Published on Thursday 2 November 2023 at 10:38 am
With the harrowing scenes from the Middle East continuing to be shared across international media, many people’s first thought is ‘how can I help?’.
Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | Derian House | Mayors Charity | shop
Published on Thursday 1 April 2021 at 5:44 pm
Virtual pub quiz host Jay Flynn MBE is looking forward to visiting the charities his online quizzes have raised almost £1million for during the pandemic.
Filed under: charity | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Picture This
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 4:37 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Whitehall Hotel, Darwen are hosting a charity fashion show to help raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
Published on Thursday 10 May 2018 at 12:19 pm
Guidance has been issued to help people during the Ramadhan period.
This starts on May 16th/17th, with the celebration of Eid-Ul-Fitr on June 14th/15th.
Filed under: charity | Ramadhan | Safe giving advice
Published on Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 8:28 am
The best way to help people street begging in Blackburn is to donate to charity, rather than putting money in their hands – a new campaign is urging.
Filed under: begforchange | begging | Bid | charity | Phil Riley | THOMAS
Published on Wednesday 22 March 2017 at 2:46 pm
A waste company has generously donated £1,000 to the borough’s Mayors charities.
The team at Biffa, which collects household recycling for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has worked nearly 47,840 hours without incurring lost time because of an accident.
Filed under: Biffa | charity | Cllr Jim Smith | mayor
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have welcomed the news that charity Re:Source will bring the historic Cotton Exchange centre back to life.
Filed under: charity | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 10:03 am
1,389 people from across Lancashire have once again put the region on the cycling map over the past three weeks, collectively cycling 109,832 miles in the Love to Ride Lancashire Cycle Challenge (www.lovetoride.net/lancashire) – the equivalent of cycling over 4 times around the world including 179 people who took to a bike for the first time in over a year to help their workplace ride to victory.
Filed under: Bike | charity | CONNECT | Councillor | Cycle | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 11:26 am
Tickets are now available for the 2015 Mayor’s Ball at King George’s Hall in April.
Hosted by the Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor Alan Cottam, the event features a delicious three-course dinner and fantastic music from the Greater Manchester Police Band.
Filed under: charity | fundraising | mayor | Mayors Ball
Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 10:20 am
Volunteers are needed to help renovate Blackburn Foodbank’s new premises.
The new premises are based on Oakenhurst Road, and it is hoped the foodbank will move into the building within the next month.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | Foodbank | fundraising
Published on Friday 9 January 2015 at 12:29 pm
The THOMAS Vintage Charity Shop in Blackburn Town Centre is now open six days a week and is looking for volunteers to help run the shop.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | volunteering | Volunteers
Published on Monday 15 December 2014 at 1:52 pm
Generous Council staff have got into the Christmas spirit, donating toys to Children’s Storehouse, as part of their Christmas Toy Store which helps families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Filed under: charity | Children's Storehouse | collection | Councillor | Kate Hollern | Leader
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 5:12 pm
The Children’s Storehouse is again opening its Toy Store this month, helping families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Filed under: charity | Children's Storehouse | community
Published on Tuesday 15 July 2014 at 1:52 pm
Get ready to defend and attack – teams are needed for a netball tournament to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charities.
Filed under: Alan Cottam | charity | mayor | Netball | Witton | Witton Park
Published on Friday 6 June 2014 at 1:45 pm
A special golf day is being held to raise funds for the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen’s charity.
Filed under: Alan Cottam | Blackburn Chamber of Trade | charity | Councillor | East Lancashire Hospice | golf | mayor | SSAFA
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:48 pm
Witton Park High School helped to raise just under £500 for the British Heart Foundation recently.
Filed under: British Heart Foundation | charity | Witton Park | Witton Park school
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:40 pm
Hundreds of people helped to raise funds for a vital cause at a Bangor Street Community Centre fun day.
Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:35 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed bid by a local drug and alcohol charity for funding to improve its facilities in the borough has been granted.
Filed under: alcohol | charity | Councillor | drugs | employment | Housing | Mohammed Khan | THOMAS | Witton
Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 6:13 pm
Mayor of Blackburn Cllr Salim Mulla has launched a charity walk to help his target of buying vital hospital equipment.Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:05 pm
The annual Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball is being held next month and there are still spaces available for the glittering event.
Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2014 at 2:59 pm
A local second-hand bookshop has relocated to Blackburn Town Centre with help from the Blackburn is Open scheme. Rebound has moved from its former base at Eanam to a new town centre location on Town Hall Street.Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | Bootstrap | charity
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2014 at 2:00 pm
In aid of the Mayor’s Charity Bangor St Community Centre will be holding a family fun day.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | community centre | Councillor | fundraising | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 8:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is getting set to ‘Ramp Up The Red’ later this week.
The Council and other local groups from the borough are getting involved in the British Heart Foundation’s national fundraising day, taking place this Friday February 7, to raise awareness of all heart conditions with a host of events planned.
Filed under: charity | fundraising | health | heart disease
