Charity Business News - A businesswoman who won a national award last month, for helping her community during the Covid-19 pandemic, has increased her charity s free meal deliveries by nearly a third following a recent surge in demand.

Charity Business News - Creative agency Fluid Ideas has swelled the coffers of three good causes to the tune of 7,000. The charities to benefit are Alzheimer s Society, a children s hospice and YMCA Derbyshire. Fluid Ideas usually spends a total of 5,000 on Christmas gifts to clients and taking its staff on a city break in Europe at the end of each year as a thank you for their efforts.

Charity Business News - A business leader has warned that the Chancellor s latest financial package to help firms through lockdown will not be enough to save many small firms from going to the wall.

Charity Business News - The winter months can be a particularly difficult time for older people, especially those living on their own. What might seem small incidents can threaten the independence of people wanting to stay in their own home e.g. a common cold, or a run-of-the-mill DIY job. There are though many adaptations that can be made to help older people remain independent.

Charity Business News - Northumberland Freemasons have donated 8,000 to help restore the sound of church bells to an Alnwick church. St. Michael s Church, Alnwick is a Grade One listed building described as an architectural gem and apart from being a living centre of worship, it is in constant use for those marking important milestones in their lives.

Charity Business News - Landau, which has its headquarters based in Wellington, Shropshire, is a leading provider of supported employment and training. Since becoming a registered charity in 1995, it has helped young people and adults across the UK to create meaningful and fulfilling futures for themselves by supporting them into long-term employment.

Charity Business News - The Eat BMX Repeat initiative saw Liverpool-based social enterprise Food For Thought join forces with Peloton Liverpool s BMX Box L5, Transport Amateur Boxing Club and West Everton Community Council.

Charity Business News - Staff at Kinaxia Logistics have brought festive cheer to hundreds of youngsters by supporting the Hits Radio Cash for Kids Mission Christmas Appeal. Kinaxia employees donated more than 600 toys and gifts and over 700 to the appeal.

Charity Business News - Ninety-nine children across Merseyside who would have woken up to no presents under the Christmas tree will have gifts to unwrap, thanks to a new initiative for Liverpool.

Charity Business News - An app-based ride hailing business is spreading some much-needed Christmas cheer for those who need it most after donating 250 worth of toys and goodies ahead of the festive season to Little Village.

Charity Business News - Today, the charity has vowed to continue to provide this essential support for as long as it is needed The official charity of Everton Football Club launched its Blue Family campaign in March to provide vital aid and assistance to struggling families in the wake of lockdown restrictions and increases in social isolation.

Charity Business News - Bridgnorth-based website design agency Clickingmad will split the significant sum of money between Music Therapy Works, a West Midlands charity providing music therapy to children and adults with special needs the Stroke Association, which supports people s recovery following a stroke UK-leading vet charity, the PDSA and Cancer Research.

Charity Business News - Salford-based Empowered Conversations has joined forces with Age UK Salford s Dementia Support Services. The organisations had previously worked in partnership to deliver Empowered Carers, an innovative pilot offering one to one support for family carers of people living with dementia over the last two years.

Charity Business News - Francis House Children s Hospice is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to put their best foot forward in 2021 and take part in the first ever Francis House New Year Winter Wander.

Charity Business News - Freemasons Donate 20,000 for Square Meals - Major donation will help feed those in need. Northumberland Freemasons have donated 20,000 to The People s Kitchen in Newcastle thanks to financial support from the national Masonic Charitable Foundation MCF .

Charity Business News - Dedicated to supporting local communities, The Hubb Foundation helps disadvantaged families across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. They work to provide nutritious meals and fun, educational activities for children and young people during school holidays.

Charity Business News - Theatre group Made by Mortals has been awarded 15,000 from Arts Council England to carry on creating its interactive lockdown podcast Armchair Adventures. The funding has enabled them to commission three playwrights, as well as four professional musicians.

Charity Business News - The charity, which is on a mission to normalise mental health and aims to make getting help as easy as possible, has undertaken an overhaul of its brand, including refining its mission, unveiling a new logo and launching a new website.

Charity Business News - A grant of 3000 from Northumberland Freemasons has enabled a community pantomime to go ahead and reach children in socially disadvantaged areas bringing a strong social message to help vulnerable people.

Charity Business News - A North East charity has launched a new service to help disabled people struggling to find the consistent support they need, especially during COVID. Disability North s new Personal Assistant Register makes it easier than ever for people to manage their own care and support staff direct, rather than rely on traditional council-funded or private care agencies.