Call for open conversation about the impact of arthritis on young people
New research from the charity Versus Arthritis has revealed the true affect of the condition on patients' relationships.
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Banff boy runs race to help fundraise for stroke survivors
An inspiring youngster from Banff whose dad had a stroke at the age of 25 is on a mission to raise money to help other survivors.
Inverurie man to tackle mammoth cycle for charity
A fundraiser is preparing to cycle the length of the UK - for the second time - for a charity close to his heart.
New scheme launched to ease loneliness among elderly in Moray
A new initiative has been launched to reduce loneliness among the elderly in Buckie.
Donations appeal to save dog who suffers possible brain damage
A north-east dog rescue centre is appealing for donations to help save a dog who suffered possible brain damage after temporarily dying during routine surgery.
Friends of Anchor urges applicants not to miss deadline for 2019 Courage on the Catwalk and Brave events
The catwalk is looking pretty full already.
Elgin-based business to fundraise for charity
An Elgin-based business will take on a series of fundraising challenges in support of two employees.
Charity started in memory of north-east woman killed in car accident
The family of a woman who secretly supported an African cause for years has started a charity in her memory - and want to help a group in the north-east.
Migration minister Ben Macpherson’s concern over Brexit’s impact on Aberdeen charity
Migration minister Ben Macpherson yesterday said Brexit was making it more difficult for an Aberdeen-based charity to recruit volunteers to support adults with additional needs.
Elgin Rotary Club spread Christmas cheer by handing out more than £6,000 to local charities
Six Moray charities have been given a boost from a festive campaign.
Ex-para grandfathers become oldest pair to row Atlantic
Two grandfathers with a combined age of more than 120 have become the oldest pair to row across an ocean.
Moray couple ask for charity donations instead of gifts at wedding – and raise over £2,000
A Moray couple used their special day in a very unselfish way- by asking their guests to give money to charities very close to their hearts.
‘Cruel’ vandals who cut lifebelt rope prevented early rescue of five teenage girls
“Stupid, irresponsible and cruel” vandals who cut the rope of a lifebelt and prevented the early rescue of a group of five teenage girls “clearly never thought it could be used to save the life of their own family”, a rowing team coach has said.
Children’s cardiac care in NHS Grampian ‘left in the dark ages’ says heart charity founder
Children's cardiac care across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray has been left “in the Dark Ages” and urgently requires more support before mums and dads are plunged into poverty, according to the founder of a life-changing heart charity.
New Aberdeen beer ‘Fit Likey’ will raise cash for mental health causes
A group of three friends in Aberdeen are preparing to raise a glass for improved mental health awareness with a special not-for-profit beer designed to generate cash for good causes.
Why make-up can help women in the fight against cancer
Perfectly groomed brows, just the right shade of foundation and a dazzling smudge of bright lipstick; this is Helen Mulgrew’s “war paint” for the day ahead.
Good causes to be rewarded with opening of £30,000 fund
A trio of good causes could benefit from as much as £30,000 as part of a north-east harbour’s latest initiative.
VIDEO: Student shines a light on creatures great and small looked after at Aberdeenshire rescue centre
A "tame" gull named Popeye, a beloved fox and dozens of other creatures feature in a new video produced about an Aberdeenshire animal sanctuary.
Mary’s Meals aids almost 200,000 extra children in the last year
Argyll-based charity Mary’s Meals has helped almost 200,000 extra hungry children across the globe in the last year – and has begun working in Zimbabwe for the first time.
Kintore runners to take part in 100-hour relay for charity
A group of Aberdeenshire runners are taking part in a 100-hour relay for charity.
Adventurers prepare for Arctic trek for Maggie’s
Five intrepid explorers from law firm Brodies will be taking on the Arctic to raise funds for cancer charity Maggie’s.
Huntly woman with stoma to take on fashion show to break the stigma
An Aberdeenshire woman with a stoma is preparing to strut her stuff for a special charity calendar to help break the stigma surrounding bowel conditions.
Weekend computer classes launch for older generation in north-east
The Silver City Surfers are trialling a special Saturday class to teach the older generation how to get to grips with new technology.
Aberdeen pub deputy manager Maria braves a shave for charity
The deputy manager of an Aberdeen pub is hoping to raise £1,600 for charity after she shaved her head.
Buckie fire crews raise £50,000 in aid of charity that helped injured colleague
Buckie fire crews have raised £50,000 for the charity that helped nurse an injured colleague back to health.
North-east law firm smashes fundraising target
A cancer support charity and a north-east law firm have enjoyed a day of celebration following a fundraising initiative.
Comic book artist adds some colour to north-east charity campaign
A comic book artist has added a splash of colour to a north-east charity's £2 million fundraising campaign.
Cycling record-breaker seeks members of the public to join him on gruelling 265-mile charity challenge
Members of the public are being given the chance to cycle beside a world-leading athlete for a leading children’s charity.
SPONSORED: In at the deep end for businessman Mike
Mike Moir, NorDan UK Consultant, is taking on an exceptional challenge for the charity, The Blue Eyes Sports Foundation.
North-east oil tycoon son’s charity expands to four West African countries
The son of north-east oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood has expanded his children’s surgery charity in four West African countries.
Inverness charity cafe to provide training for vulnerable members of community
An Inverness charity is opening its doors to give vulnerable people training to work in the food and hospitality sector.
Gamer raises £250,000 for transgender charity by playing Donkey Kong
A British gamer has raised more than £250,000 for transgender youth charity Mermaids by playing Nintendo 64 game Donkey Kong live for more than two days.