Charity

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Jack Moore, aged 23

Jack Moore, aged 23

Christmas cards wanted to bring festive cheer to disabled Jack from Colley Gate

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Tough Enough To Care will host its Santa Fun Run at Sandwell Valley Park

Tough Enough To Care will host its Santa Fun Run at Sandwell Valley Park

Charity invites people to don Santa suits for festive fun run

King's Award winners - Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve, top, Access in Dudley, bottom left, We Love Carers, right, Halesowen in Bloom, bottom right.

King's Award winners - Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve, top, Access in Dudley, bottom left, We Love Carers, right, Halesowen in Bloom, bottom right.

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Joy as community organisations across Dudley borough honoured by the King

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

The Elton Centre

The Elton Centre

Charity working to help older people to host its annual general meeting

The Christmas fair will help support the animals at Blue Cross

The Christmas fair will help support the animals at Blue Cross

Animal rehoming centre set to host Christmas fair in Romsley

Ghostbusters fans raise charity cash on walk taking in spooky pubs

Ghostbusters fans raise charity cash on walk taking in spooky pubs

Ghostbusters fans raise charity cash on walk taking in spooky pubs

£10,000 raised in memory of popular teacher killed in Hagley Causeway crash

£10,000 raised in memory of popular teacher killed in Hagley Causeway crash

£10,000 raised in memory of popular teacher killed in Hagley Causeway crash

The West Midlands Ghostbusters

The West Midlands Ghostbusters

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Ghostbusters fans set to call into spooky Black Country pubs on charity walk

Councillor Stuart Henley with Armritpal Singh Kang at the Nisa shop

Councillor Stuart Henley with Armritpal Singh Kang at the Nisa shop

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Kindhearted Halesowen shopkeepers give £5k to youth club

Manny Singh Kang and his wife attended the ceremony on Monday

Manny Singh Kang and his wife attended the ceremony on Monday

Pride of Britain winner left speechless as Harry Potter star hands over award

The organisation behind Routes have been helping people across Dudley for over 50 years

The organisation behind Routes have been helping people across Dudley for over 50 years

'Every young person deserves to feel safe' - New youth advice hub opens in Dudley

L-R: Alisha Chaudry, Emily Legg, Madeleine Field, Felicity Field

L-R: Alisha Chaudry, Emily Legg, Madeleine Field, Felicity Field

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Scout group raises record amount at summer fayre

L-r - Philip Curds, head of ESG and sustainability at enfinium, with Stourbridge Glass Museum director Alexander Goodger

L-r - Philip Curds, head of ESG and sustainability at enfinium, with Stourbridge Glass Museum director Alexander Goodger

Glass museum to offer free sustainable glass workshops thanks to funds boost

The beheaded soldier statue outside St Peter's Church, Cradley

The beheaded soldier statue outside St Peter's Church, Cradley

Vandalism of soldier sculpture outside Cradley church sparks outrage

Commercial Director Danny Butler with the new AFC Pale Ale

Commercial Director Danny Butler with the new AFC Pale Ale

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Football club scores new beer collaboration with Stourbridge brewery

Andrea Childs with her West Midlands Lieutenancy 50forWM50 award, left, right with her border garden Beth's Sunflowers at BBC Gardeners' World, and the award-winning 2024 garden, bottom right

Andrea Childs with her West Midlands Lieutenancy 50forWM50 award, left, right with her border garden Beth's Sunflowers at BBC Gardeners' World, and the award-winning 2024 garden, bottom right

Charity fundraiser behind Beth's Sunflowers nominated for Dudley Community Award

The intrepid trekkers from Dudley at the summit of Ben Nevis

The intrepid trekkers from Dudley at the summit of Ben Nevis

Dudley peace campaign group completes another successful Ben Nevis hike

From front left – Lord Combustion Services director, Emma Tibbetts, blood transfer team volunteer, Peter McCree, Kal Plaha and Matthew Smith from Lord, with Jon Cottrell, senior partnerships executive for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

From front left – Lord Combustion Services director, Emma Tibbetts, blood transfer team volunteer, Peter McCree, Kal Plaha and Matthew Smith from Lord, with Jon Cottrell, senior partnerships executive for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Vital blood delivery car surpasses 10,000 miles thanks to firm

Back l-r - Daniel Willis, head of youth cricket and club development officer, treasurer Andy Holland, pub landlord Mark Tyler; front - Lauren Houlder-Jarvis, club development officer and discipline officer, and Bellway sales advisor Lauren Hill (seated)

Back l-r - Daniel Willis, head of youth cricket and club development officer, treasurer Andy Holland, pub landlord Mark Tyler; front - Lauren Houlder-Jarvis, club development officer and discipline officer, and Bellway sales advisor Lauren Hill (seated)

Donation helps fund memorial for village cricket club vice captain

Motorcyclists on the 2023 Ride for Justice, and Ryan Passey, right.

Motorcyclists on the 2023 Ride for Justice, and Ryan Passey, right.

Bikers to ride for justice to mark seventh anniversary of Ryan Passey's death

Former Dudley mayor raised more than £35,000 for charity during year in office

Former Dudley mayor raised more than £35,000 for charity during year in office

Former Dudley mayor raised more than £35,000 for charity during year in office

Dr Roy Richardson presents a cheque from The Richardson Brothers Foundation to Mayor of Dudley Councillor Hilary Bills for her charities

Dr Roy Richardson presents a cheque from The Richardson Brothers Foundation to Mayor of Dudley Councillor Hilary Bills for her charities

Boost to mayor’s charities from The Richardson Brothers Foundation

Black Country Duck Race and Family Festival returns this weekend

Black Country Duck Race and Family Festival returns this weekend

Black Country Duck Race and Family Festival returns this weekend

Amy Dowden Image: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Amy Dowden Image: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Amy Dowden congratulated by fellow Strictly stars on 'deserved' MBE

BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen in tears after MBE message from his son

BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen in tears after MBE message from his son

BBC Midlands Today star chokes back tears on air after son's MBE message

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust marked 40 years of National Volunteers Week by celebrating its volunteers

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust marked 40 years of National Volunteers Week by celebrating its volunteers

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Black Country NHS charity hails volunteers at special celebration event

People in Sandwell invited to take part in Volunteers’ Week and Big Help Out

People in Sandwell invited to take part in Volunteers’ Week and Big Help Out

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People in Sandwell invited to take part in Volunteers’ Week and Big Help Out

Volunteers making drinks at Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley

Volunteers making drinks at Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley

Dudley hospital is seeking new volunteers to help patients and visitors

Mayor meets fundraiser after mountainous challenge

Mayor meets fundraiser after mountainous challenge

Mayor meets fundraiser after mountainous challenge

The Beacon Centre for the Blind are looking for avid cyclists to support its visually impaired members in tandem cycling sessions

The Beacon Centre for the Blind are looking for avid cyclists to support its visually impaired members in tandem cycling sessions

Blind charity looking for volunteer tandem pilots

Pensioner Donald Jones with his Mayor's award certificate, left, Lloyd Stacey. top right, and Karen Fielder, bottom right.

Pensioner Donald Jones with his Mayor's award certificate, left, Lloyd Stacey. top right, and Karen Fielder, bottom right.

Unsung heroes across Dudley borough celebrated at Mayor’s Ball and Civic Awards

The 50forWM50 campaign wants to hear about local volunteers across the region

The 50forWM50 campaign wants to hear about local volunteers across the region

Days left to nominate your favourite community volunteer

The Emily Jordan Foundation Project Building In Stevens Park. Picture: Google

The Emily Jordan Foundation Project Building In Stevens Park. Picture: Google

Dudley Council to quiz officers after charity’s frustration over referrals

The Clent Connect hub at Clent Parish Hall

The Clent Connect hub at Clent Parish Hall

Community hub bringing Clent villagers together celebrates first anniversary

Lisa Sharman's son, Fred, was diagnosed with the same rare cancer as Molly Ollerenshaw, whom charity Molly Ollys is named after

Lisa Sharman's son, Fred, was diagnosed with the same rare cancer as Molly Ollerenshaw, whom charity Molly Ollys is named after

Halesowen mum leads Easter charity event after son's cancer ordeal

1st Halesowen Scout Group members with Beaver leader Cathy Field (left) being presented with the vests by Lorraine Chew (right) of the Specsavers’ store.

1st Halesowen Scout Group members with Beaver leader Cathy Field (left) being presented with the vests by Lorraine Chew (right) of the Specsavers’ store.

Opticians focus on children’s safety by donating high vis vests to Scouts

New scheme invites residents to try out volunteering for various good causes

New scheme invites residents to try out volunteering for various good causes

New scheme invites residents to try out volunteering for various good causes

Spotter Otter trail at Dudley Zoo and Castle

Spotter Otter trail at Dudley Zoo and Castle

Dudley Zoo's community art trail shines a spotlight on otters

Dudley disability charity issues plea for new members

Dudley disability charity issues plea for new members

Dudley disability charity issues plea for new members

Charity swim relay organised in memory of Dudley firefighter in wake of tragedy

Trevor and Eileen Fielding at the launch of Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal

Trevor and Eileen Fielding at the launch of Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal

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Santa's Black Country Toy Appeal couple cautioned after allegation of fraud made

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

JD Outdoors have donated over 220 deluxe waterproof and down jackets to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

JD Outdoors have donated over 220 deluxe waterproof and down jackets to the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

50th Rolex Fastnet Race

JD Outdoor donates hundreds of jackets to air ambulance charity

Hamper winner Amanda Davis (centre) with Specsavers supervisors Claire Dalrymple and Tracy Farrier

Hamper winner Amanda Davis (centre) with Specsavers supervisors Claire Dalrymple and Tracy Farrier

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Halesowen opticians raises cash for good cause

The 'letters to Heaven' postbox and plaque in Lye and Wollescote Cemetery

The 'letters to Heaven' postbox and plaque in Lye and Wollescote Cemetery

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Postbox gifted to cemetery in Lye so visitors can send 'letters to Heaven'

Midlands Air Ambulance

Midlands Air Ambulance

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Law firm supports Air Ambulance Charity's will writing scheme

Debbie Davis collected funds for Pepper's Pet Rescue

Debbie Davis collected funds for Pepper's Pet Rescue

Collections for "desperate" Halesowen pet rescue pull in funds

Members of the Wolfruna Chapter outside Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley

Members of the Wolfruna Chapter outside Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley

Harley Davidson riders bring Christmas joy to hospitals

Elizabeth Aldridge from the BCWA fundraising team with the wellbeing bags

Elizabeth Aldridge from the BCWA fundraising team with the wellbeing bags

Business donates dozens of wellbeing bags to Black Country refuge

The community-spirited scouts group

The community-spirited scouts group

Kind Halesowen scouts treat for elderly and lonely at Christmas

Staff at Bhandal Dental Practice - Corrine Hodgetts, Clare Clewes, Rachel Griffiths, Anne Perry and Ionela Daniela Gheorghe - with their donations for Black Country Foodbank

Staff at Bhandal Dental Practice - Corrine Hodgetts, Clare Clewes, Rachel Griffiths, Anne Perry and Ionela Daniela Gheorghe - with their donations for Black Country Foodbank

Success of festive Foodbank appeal results in pledge to help all year