Charity

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches

Refugees and immigration

'Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we use it for poorly babies here'

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

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

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

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

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express

Sujan Katuwal began his walking challenge in January (Sujan Katuwal/PA)

Sujan Katuwal began his walking challenge in January (Sujan Katuwal/PA)

Restaurant owner ‘so happy’ after completing 3,000-mile charity walk

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted its annual 10K Charity Challenge as part of its ongoing community outreach initiatives.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted its annual 10K Charity Challenge as part of its ongoing community outreach initiatives.

Hindu temple volunteers brave rain to complete 10k walk

Pictured are Abdul Aziz Patel, Dan Hill, of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charities, Ibrahim Vali Bux, Mohammed Bux, Hamida Bux, Hamida Goga, Hasan Bux, Zahida Bux, Fatima Bux and Hasina Patel

Pictured are Abdul Aziz Patel, Dan Hill, of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charities, Ibrahim Vali Bux, Mohammed Bux, Hamida Bux, Hamida Goga, Hasan Bux, Zahida Bux, Fatima Bux and Hasina Patel

North of England

'Wonderful' charities team up to donate £4,300 to cancer unit

Salma Altaweel, from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) shared this harrowing account of life inside Gaza

Salma Altaweel, from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) shared this harrowing account of life inside Gaza

Relief worker shares harrowing account of life inside Gaza

MATW (Muslims Around The World) Charity said it is inspired by the journey Ali Banat.

MATW (Muslims Around The World) Charity said it is inspired by the journey Ali Banat.

Charity says it is inspired to help less fortunate by founder Ali Banat

A trio of motorbike enthusiasts are embarking on a 4,500 journey to support a Palestine appeal.

A trio of motorbike enthusiasts are embarking on a 4,500 journey to support a Palestine appeal.

North of England

Bikers to take on mammoth 4,500 mile journey to Makkah

A group of women from Blackburn have climbed North Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for an orphanage.

A group of women from Blackburn have climbed North Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for an orphanage.

North of England

'I am so proud of them': Women make history with gruelling mountain trek

Amrita travelled to Dubai with her cousins Pooja Athwal, who also skydived to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Amrita travelled to Dubai with her cousins Pooja Athwal, who also skydived to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Amrita keeps promise to dad and raises thousands for charity

Afruz Miah BEM, embarked on the gruelling challenge with Monwar Hussain earlier this year.

Afruz Miah BEM, embarked on the gruelling challenge with Monwar Hussain earlier this year.

North of England

'We didn't think it would be so difficult': Fundraisers running 10km every day

The Muslim Society of Preston New Road is based in Blackburn and hosts Islamic classes for children of all ages.

The Muslim Society of Preston New Road is based in Blackburn and hosts Islamic classes for children of all ages.

North of England

Madrasah classes get boost from broadband firm

Bradford nurse Zeb Un-Nisa Ali with Traitors star Mollie Pearce. Pics: David Parry/PA Assignments

Bradford nurse Zeb Un-Nisa Ali with Traitors star Mollie Pearce. Pics: David Parry/PA Assignments

Traitors star Mollie joins nurse in TikTok inspired video

North of England

Oldham's Akke Rahman hoping to conquer Mount Everest

Huma Rahman, wants to become the first British Muslim woman to conquer the extreme endurance challenge.

Huma Rahman, wants to become the first British Muslim woman to conquer the extreme endurance challenge.

North of England

Huma aiming to make history by completing North Pole Marathon

A group of Oldham men have climbed the UK’s highest mountain in aid of poor people in Bangladesh while fasting during Ramadan.

A group of Oldham men have climbed the UK’s highest mountain in aid of poor people in Bangladesh while fasting during Ramadan.

'It was so tiring and draining': Friends complete charity trek whilst fasting

The first ‘Grand Iftar’ at the Madina Mosque in Blackburn

The first ‘Grand Iftar’ at the Madina Mosque in Blackburn

Hundreds turn out at Madina Mosque for 'Grand Iftar'

Safina Islam, head of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust

Safina Islam, head of Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust

Exhibition celebrates contribution of Asian communities

The theme of Ramadan Festival 2024 is 'Heritage: Past, Present, and Future,'

The theme of Ramadan Festival 2024 is 'Heritage: Past, Present, and Future,'

Full list of Open Iftar events taking place at iconic UK venues

Akke Rahman at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro

Akke Rahman at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro

Fundraiser takes on grueling challenge to scale 14 mountains for charity

Staff and customers at the Preston Heavenly Dessert store have raised £5,600 for charity

Staff and customers at the Preston Heavenly Dessert store have raised £5,600 for charity

Restaurant staff collect £5,600 for Palestine in just one day

Faizal will be running 15km each and every day during Ramadan

Faizal will be running 15km each and every day during Ramadan

‘Ramadan runner’ is back with 'gruelling' 15k challenge

Sir Stephen Timms criticised the Government (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA)

Sir Stephen Timms criticised the Government (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA)

Funding withdrawal for faith charity happening at ‘extraordinarily stupid’ time

All the winners from the 1V Awards 2024 at King George's Hall

All the winners from the 1V Awards 2024 at King George's Hall

1980s-themed awards celebrate community champions

Nasar Ali transformed the lives of homeless people in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead

Nasar Ali transformed the lives of homeless people in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead

Heartfelt tributes pour in for 'kind and compassionate' volunteer who died

Group ambassadors Tez and Dilan Markanday with members of the South Asian Supporters (SAS) at Ewood Park

Group ambassadors Tez and Dilan Markanday with members of the South Asian Supporters (SAS) at Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers FC

Tez Ilyas joins Rudy Gestede at launch of fans group

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

The former Barony St John church was targeted

The former Barony St John church was targeted

Sick attack sees flag full of excrement dumped at mosque site

Najma Patel, (left) is helping grieving Muslim parents with loss

Najma Patel, (left) is helping grieving Muslim parents with loss

Meet the mum helping Muslim parents after baby died in her arms

Volunteers headed out to Rafah border with Gaza. Pictured is Musabhai Haldarvi.

Volunteers headed out to Rafah border with Gaza. Pictured is Musabhai Haldarvi.

Volunteers deliver £300,000 of aid to Palestinians in Gaza

Mastermind host Clive Myrie wit the famous black chair and, right, Bradford doctor Amir Khan

Mastermind host Clive Myrie wit the famous black chair and, right, Bradford doctor Amir Khan

Dr Amir Khan overjoyed after winning Celebrity Mastermind

KORT is an international Islamic charity based in Pakistan, Kashmir and the UK

KORT is an international Islamic charity based in Pakistan, Kashmir and the UK

Hundreds donate £79k for Palestine at fundraiser

Natasha Shah, founded Purple Souls in November last year and also runs the Sultan Trust charity

Natasha Shah, founded Purple Souls in November last year and also runs the Sultan Trust charity

'Don't let hate stop you': Woman launches charity for LGBTQ+ community

The bereavement team at a Blackburn mosque have been honoured for their volunteering efforts

The bereavement team at a Blackburn mosque have been honoured for their volunteering efforts

Bereavement team at mosque win Best Volunteer award

The launch of the ‘Unstoppable Ladies Group’ in Blackburn

The launch of the ‘Unstoppable Ladies Group’ in Blackburn

New ladies group aims to be 'unstoppable'

Z’s Defence Academy (ZDA) work within Blackburn with Darwen to support empower women of all ages.

Z’s Defence Academy (ZDA) work within Blackburn with Darwen to support empower women of all ages.

Inspirational women's group named charity of the year

Beauty and the Balaah will embark on a nationwide tour starting in early December,

Beauty and the Balaah will embark on a nationwide tour starting in early December,

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Everything you need to about the Muslim panto 'Beauty and the Balaah'

Following a request and financial support from Fawziyah Javed’s family, a scheme has been set up to support orphans

Following a request and financial support from Fawziyah Javed’s family, a scheme has been set up to support orphans

Charity which launched new project in memory of student to host dinner event

Palestinians look at destruction after an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip in Khan Younis,

Palestinians look at destruction after an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip in Khan Younis,

Family fundraiser for Gaza planned at community centre

Hundreds of guests turned out to enjoy an evening of fireworks, dance and music as Blackburn’s annual Diwali celebration

Hundreds of guests turned out to enjoy an evening of fireworks, dance and music as Blackburn’s annual Diwali celebration

Dazzling Diwali celebration brings communities together

Charities’ bank accounts suddenly closed, regulators warn

Bolton Council of Mosques has been given the King's Award

Bolton Council of Mosques has been given the King's Award

Bolton Council of Mosques honoured with King's Award for work in the community

DKMS is a non-profit organisations dedicated to the fight against blood cancer.

DKMS is a non-profit organisations dedicated to the fight against blood cancer.

'We can't wait until it hits close to home to take action'

The HOPING team with project co-chair, Mebs Surve and Mosque volunteers

The HOPING team with project co-chair, Mebs Surve and Mosque volunteers

'It's a fantastic idea' - street kitchen backs Mosque's community event in York

Syeda at her graduation with her dad Mukarram Ali of Blackburn who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in June.

Syeda at her graduation with her dad Mukarram Ali of Blackburn who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in June.

'Don't put off seeing a doctor': Family urge others to seek help

Smile Aid works to support communities across the world and the UK.

Smile Aid works to support communities across the world and the UK.

Manchester businessman donates £100,000 to international charity

Raja Aslam is running the Berlin Marathon today and is hoping to raise £2,500 for his efforts

Raja Aslam is running the Berlin Marathon today and is hoping to raise £2,500 for his efforts

'Marathon man‘ flying out to victims after earthquake killed thousands

Members of the 11 mosques with staff at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Members of the 11 mosques with staff at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Mosques make generous donation of £18k to NHS charity

Two volunteers have been helping to distribute aid to those affected by the major earthquake in Morocco.

Two volunteers have been helping to distribute aid to those affected by the major earthquake in Morocco.

Duo cancel holiday plans to help after Morocco earthquake

Rovers’ star Tyrhys Dolan joined the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Parvaiz Akhtar to hand out the winners cup.

Rovers’ star Tyrhys Dolan joined the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Parvaiz Akhtar to hand out the winners cup.

Classy AFC Preston win £750 cash prize at super sixes

Mohammed Zahid Miah and William Cawley, The host at the Empowering Our Youth event in Oldham

Mohammed Zahid Miah and William Cawley, The host at the Empowering Our Youth event in Oldham

North of England

Awards honour 'remarkable' young people in Oldham