Runners during the race

PJ’s on for charity run

A hundred students from the University of Sheffield take part in a sponsored fun run for charity dressed in their pajamas. More »

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Clothes swapping for Young Women’s Housing Project

"Clothes swapping" event to raise money for women's charity brought together Sheffield girls for a fashionable afternoon of fundraising. More »

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Santas take to the streets in March

VIDEO: A charity Santa fun run finally took place 3 months later than planned, on Sunday in Weston park. It had originally been due to take place in December but had been More »

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World record attempt: charity umbrella dance

Over 140 people gathered in the March sunshine dancing with umbrellas in an attempt to break a world record whilst raising money for local charities. More »

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University boss turns shade of red for Comic Relief

A University boss helped to raise over £350 for Comic relief last week after having his hair shaved and dyed red. More »

Sophie’s Wish

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A brand new, Sheffield based charity has been set up to raise awareness of those suffering with brain tumors.

Sheffield United host charity zipwire

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Nearly 100 people took part in the first ever zip wire at Sheffield United Football Club on Sunday to raise money for Sheffield Royal Society and The Spinal Injuries Association.

Top tips for holding a charity event

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Having attended several charity events recently, both large and small, I thought it is a good idea to let you know what I have learnt from those experienced event organizers, so that if you chose to hold your own charity event in the future, you know what to do, and more importantly, what not to do!

Live Below the Line

Amy's food for her week "Living Below the line"

Thousands of people across the UK are living on just £1 a day for food and drink for 5 days in May to raise awareness of the hardships of living below the poverty line and to raise money for poverty fighting charities.

World Water Bombing Championships in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Team of male water bombers dressed as nurses parade poolside.

The World Water Bombing Championships 2011, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, was back with a splash on Wednesday 4th May at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield.

Sheffield half marathon

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Generous fundraisers pounded the streets of Sheffield yesterday as they took part in the annual Sheffield Half Marathon and fun run.

RSPCA Sheffield

RSPCA kitten

Last week I was kindly invited to visit the RSPCA animal shelter in Sheffield. The centre opened its doors in 2008 and cost in excess of £5million to build.

PJ’s on for charity run

Runners during the race

A hundred students from the University of Sheffield take part in a sponsored fun run for charity dressed in their pajamas.

Clothes swapping for Young Women’s Housing Project

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“Clothes swapping” event to raise money for women’s charity brought together Sheffield girls for a fashionable afternoon of fundraising.

RAG does “Take Me Out”

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Sheffield Raising and Giving (RAG) held their own version of ITV’s dating show hit Take Me Out, with all profits from the show going to charity.