Charity

A man from St Helens has become the first European, and only the second person in the world with sight loss, to complete the Major Six Marathons. Mark Rogerson completed the feat last week after he ran the Boston Marathon....

A new disability history trail is to be launched at the Museum of Liverpool, exploring the fascinating stories of Liverpool’s history. The trail has been developed in partnership with Curating for Change, a development programme that challenges under-representation of disabled...

The comedian surprised young people being supported on the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital as part of his headline UK comedy tour Hustle. Romesh, who has been a vocal supporter of the Teenage Cancer Trust for...

Schoolchildren from Garston were able to enjoy a two week programme of sporting activities, days out and tournaments over the Easter half term thanks to funds seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Everton in the Community (EitC)...

Merseyside dog lovers are being urged to adopt a fun-loving dog called Alvin, who has spent 740 days in a rescue centre in Warrington. Alvin has unfortunately earned the title of longest-staying RSPCA dog in England, and now hopes to...

A funding scheme aimed at young people is working to reduce violence on Merseyside. The Violence Reduction Partnership aims to equip young people with the skills and qualifications that will help them for the future. A team of experts are working...

Liverpool's Community Grocery is a non-profit organisation which aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets. It is run by national award-winning charity The Message Trust in partnership with local churches including the Hillsong Church on Merseyside. In recent...

A Birkenhead-based charity has won a major award for its creative and accessible mental health and wellbeing support for young people across Wirral and Merseyside. Open Door Charity will receive £40,000 in unrestricted funding. They will also receive expert support...

  Calday Grange grammar school welcomed UK Testicular Cancer charity The Oddballs Foundation this month. James Hirst, one of the charity's student ambassadors, went into the school to talk to the students about the basics of testicular cancer. Walking them through how...

Scousers of the world unite as today is global scouse day! The celebration is held annually on February 28. Cafes and restaurants across the city are serving up the meal to commemorate the Liverpudlian tradition. Big Life community hub opened its doors ...