Charity News & Updates
- 21st September 2021
Ford Park is a wonderful green open space that's safe and accessible to the whole community. Play your part in securing the future of this local gem by nominating them for The Mail's Reader's Choice Cash for Charities fund
- 20th August 2021
Fudstock is one of the year’s most hotly anticipated events and will be taking place on Saturday 28th August. It’s a day full of fantastic music, great food and good vibes.
- 29th March 2021
World Autism Week takes place between 29th March till 4th April and aims to improve people’s awareness of autism.
Children seeking support at a local charity will soon be able to combat COVID isolation by exploring a virtual Kendal Castle and building their own submarine at Barrow Docks thanks to an innovative new digital project.
- 7th December 2020
Help to ensure that no-one has to face cancer alone this Christmas by taking part in CancerCare’s Winter Draw.
- 25th June 2020
This year CancerCare's Summer Draw matters more than ever
Last month, our very own sporting heroes at Askam United FC and Askam Rugby Club pledged to run 1,500 miles and cycle 2,500 miles in 30 days in support of NHS workers at Furness General Hospital.
Volunteers from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) Community First Responders and the British Red Cross have delivered 108,000 meal packs to staff across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) and NWAS who are working tirelessly through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- 20th May 2020
Walk, Jog, Run, Cycle 10 Day Challenge for Cancer Research UK
- 29th March 2020
St. Mary’s Hospice and Age UK have teamed up to open a new support hub, dedicated to offering support and advice to those who are self -isolating in our community.