Royal Dornoch to host inaugural charity golf tournament in aid of Red Cross
The world-famous championship golf course at Royal Dornoch will host a new tournament this April in aid of British Red Cross.
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Food bank overwhelmed by donations and free repair offer after break-in shock
Staff at a food bank have been “overwhelmed” by generous pledges of assistance after falling victim to a break-in.
Manager of Aberdeen food bank heartbroken at ‘desperate’ theft of essentials
The manager of an Aberdeen food bank has been left "heartbroken" after food parcels were stolen in a break-in.
Police condemn ‘despicable’ theft from Aberdeen foodbank
Police have condemned the "despicable" theft of donated food from a charity in Aberdeen.
22 men are richer than 325 million women in Africa – Oxfam report
The 22 richest men in the world have more wealth than 325 million women in Africa, a report by Oxfam has found.
Charity runner taking on one marathon for every Wigan win this season
An amateur runner is aiming to raise thousands of pounds for charity by tackling one marathon for every football game Wigan Athletic win this season.
Kickboxers take on 150,000 press-up challenge for charity which helps poorly children
A trio of kickboxers will perform a combined 150,000 press ups this year to help a charity which brings joy to poorly children.
Half of parents wait at least 18 months for autism diagnosis, charity warns
Around half of parents are waiting at least a year and a half for their child to be formally diagnosed with autism, a charity has warned.
Forres cancer support charity to expand services at new base
A leading cancer support charity will be able to help more people than ever before when it moves to larger premises this month.
Helicopter firm raises £15,000 for north-east charities by offering flight sim passes for silent auctions and raffles
An Aberdeen helicopter firm has put dozens of members of the public in the pilot’s seat after raising more than £15,000 for charity.
Cancer research charity race returns to Aberdeen and Inverness
People in the north and north-east are being encouraged to pound the pavement for a leading cancer research charity.
High praise for staff at Aberdeen care home
An Aberdeen care home has been praised for its committed staff and the positive relationships they have fostered with young people.
Banchory youngsters caught up in Manchester bombing raise £15,000 for mental health causes
A pair of north-east youngsters who survived the Ariana Grande concert bombing in Manchester have raised £15,000 for mental health causes.
North-east firm praised after year-long fundraising effort for cancer charity
A north-east company has been praised after raising more than £20,000 for a local cancer charity.
Could you leave your life behind to do good for charity?
Liam Thom is the first to admit that his day job isn’t particularly exciting.
Speedo Mick halfway to raising £100,000 by walking 1,000 miles in swimwear
A man famous for attending English Premier League football matches wearing Speedos is aiming to raise £100,000 by walking 1,000 miles in just his swimming gear.
Aberdeen miscarriage support charity to offer helping hand over festive period
A north-east charity is urging women who have lost a baby to seek help if they are struggling.
North-east charity Smile Scotland to host UK’s first auction of the 2020s
The UK’s first auction of the 2020s will be held in the north-east, with a one-armed bandit, gramophone and vintage model steam train among the lots on offer.
Portsoy’s Santa fire patrol returns and he will be back for good
Santa Claus returned this week for a tour of Portsoy with the town's fire crew - and raised more than £1,000.
Chef of the Year serves up hot meals for city’s homeless
Dozens of homeless people in Aberdeen enjoyed a hot meal today, served up by Scotland’s chef of the year.
Ellie Goulding says homelessness in the UK has ‘got worse’
Singer Ellie Goulding has said that problems with homelessness in the UK are getting worse as she volunteered at a centre which provides shelter over Christmas.
River Dee Trust appoints new chairman to help protect world-famous ecosystem
A campaigner for press freedom in some of the world’s most repressive regimes has been named chairman of an organisation dedicated to preserving the River Dee.
Moray community figure and heralded dance teacher awarded British Empire Medal
A renowned dance teacher and pillar of the Elgin community has been awarded a British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant.
Banffshire Dial-a-bus tyres slashed during festive shopping trip to the city
Vandals have slashed the tyres of a brand new charity Dial-a-bus which was taking a group of elderly people from Banffshire to the Aberdeen to do their Christmas shopping.
Sofa-surfing having horrific effects on mental and physical health – study
Sofa surfing is having “horrific” effects on people’s mental and physical health, a new report has revealed.
Tesco ceases production at Chinese factory over alleged ‘forced’ labour
Tesco has halted production at a factory in China alleged to have used ‘forced’ labour to make charity Christmas cards.
Share festive photos for rural charity
Farmers and crofters are being asked to show their support for rural charity RSABI by sharing their festive farming pictures in the weeks ahead.
First Cruden Bay beach run is organised to raise money for charity
People of all ages are being encouraged to take part in a festive fun run on a north-east beach for charity.
Ellon carers praised for treating people with ‘warmth, care and love’
An Aberdeenshire service that cares for adults with learning disabilities has been praised for its “warm and welcoming” approach.
Life savers: On board with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
A year after successfully campaigning for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to base its second helicopter in the Granite City, the Press and Journal is backing the charity’s fundraising campaign to get it off the ground.
PDSA charity asks for winter clothing donations to help support care for pets
An animal charity is asking north-east residents to donate their old winter clothing to help people stay warm this winter, and help poorly pets to get better at the same time.
Aberdeen church to host charity carol performance this evening
An Aberdeen church will host a Christmas concert this evening to raise money for an international charity.