North Sea firm donates £10,000 to north-east biker charity to help them deliver vital medical supplies
A North Sea oil firm has set the wheels in motion to ensure a group of big-hearted bikers can continue to provide a life-saving service.
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Organisation tricks far right demonstrators into wearing diversity T-shirts
An anti-hate organisation used heat-reactive T-shirts to educate far right demonstrators about the heritage of England’s patron saint on St George’s Day.
Daredevils’ towering achievement hailed
Dozens of daredevils have scaled one of the tallest buildings in Aberdeen to raise money for a specialist charity.
Aberdeen fans set off on challenge of 32 grounds in 32 hours
Two Aberdeen aficionados have organised a fundraising pilgrimage which will see them visit 32 football grounds in just 32 hours.
Former cancer patient on course to become the first person to run the North Coast 500
A former cancer patient from Orkney was on course last night to become the first person to run the 500-plus miles of Scotland's answer to America's Route 66.
SPONSORED: Multiple sclerosis charity launches exercise campaign for MS Awareness Week
This MS Awareness Week (22-28 April), the MS Trust is calling on people with MS to pop on their pumps and introduce a little activity – big or small – into their daily routine. Staying active doesn’t need to mean running marathons or going to the gym, it’s about doing it at your own level, at your own pace. Doing it YOUR way.
Charity creates ‘ultimate formula’ for London Marathon success
Sleeping for no more than 10 hours per night, avoiding crowded areas and drinking half a litre of water before running are key to performing as well as possible in the London Marathon, sport scientists have said.
Local charity group appeal for Elgin residents to help them with fundraising event
A UK charity is calling on the people of Moray to help beat heartbreak forever by supporting their new fundraising group.
Natalie Cassidy ‘honoured’ to run London Marathon for Dame Barbara Windsor
Natalie Cassidy has said thinking of Dame Barbara Windsor’s smile will spur her on to finish the London Marathon.
New £3.2m centre to ‘revolutionise’ mental health care in Aberdeen
A major appeal is under way to fund a £3.2million centre which will “revolutionise” mental health care in Aberdeen.
Postcard art festival fundraising for Highland charity
A picture-postcard fundraiser for a charity founded in the Highlands hopes to raise cash to keep people across the globe connected with art.
North Sea firm pledges vital support for neurological care in Aberdeen
An Aberdeen neurological care home’s bid to almost double the number of people it can care for has been given a major boost from a North Sea oil firm.
Work needed to prevent beloved coastal path from disappearing into sea
Tourism chiefs are rallying together to protect a neglected but beloved coastal path from being lost completely.
Moray charity aim to expand car and bike share scheme into Elgin and Aberlour
A Moray charity working to cut carbon emissions by running a car and bike share scheme have revealed plans to expand.
Moray Foodbank expanding and re-branding to offer varied support for those in need
A vital charity is branching out and re-branding as part of an effort to offer a more varied service to local people.
North-east community hopes to revive village hall
A north-east community has banded together to ensure a village hall continues to be at its heart for generations to come.
Aberdeenshire motor-head raising funds for charity
An Aberdeen racer is supporting a local charity by offering businesses the chance to sponsor a panel of his car.
Community rallies to buy 20-year-old raising her five siblings a new car
A 20-year-old woman who is raising her five younger siblings after they lost their parents to cancer has been gifted a new car.
Highland Park and SCRAPbook collaboration set to help clean up Orkney coastline
Orkney will be photographed from the air in a project to tackle coastal litter.
North-east author to donate profits from debut novel to food bank
A north-east author will donate the profits from his debut novel to a food bank.
Caber carriers reach Munro summit in charity challenge
A hardy team has completed the difficult challenge of carrying a hefty caber up a munro to raise money and improve the life of a young woman.
Knitters urged to knit for the homeless
A group of north-east charities have teamed up in a unique effort to help the homeless.
‘Friends of Anchor treated me like a queen the entire time – they made me feel human’
Gaie Tough, from Aboyne, will be accompanying Mhairi Annendale down the catwalk in May.
Charities fear impact of Brexit – report
Almost two-thirds (63%) of UK charities believe that Brexit will have a negative impact on their work, according to a new report.
Charities fear impact of Brexit – report
Almost two-thirds (63%) of UK charities believe that Brexit will have a negative impact on their work, according to a new report.
Aberdeen man to tackle catwalk fundraiser – after having leg amputated during cancer fight
Few people would say they feel "lucky" after being diagnosed with two types of cancer and having a leg amputated.
Use of charity cash by health boards to be reviewed in wake of scandal
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has announced a review into how health boards use cash donated to NHS endowment funds following a scandal at NHS Tayside.
Soup giant serves up over £100,000 for charity
One of Moray's biggest food suppliers has raised more than £100,000 for a UK-wide cancer charity.
Domestic abuse worker used charity’s credit card to pay for hotels and a mobile phone
A woman working for a domestic abuse charity used its credit card to pay for hotel stays, train tickets and a mobile phone.
Moray man hopes to overcome his fear of heights and abseil down iconic Scottish bridge
A group of Moray locals will brave huge heights to take part in a charity abseil down one of Scotland’s most iconic bridges.
Race night raises £1,000 for miscarriage awareness
More than £1,000 has been raised to help north-east women who have lost a child.
Fraserburgh friends boost charity campaign
A group of friends from Fraserburgh have celebrated achieving a major fundraising milestone.