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People of the Isle of Wight are incredibly charitable, perhaps it because of the strong community spirit. A week doesn’t go by without several features about Islanders trying to raise awareness or money for a charity.

They try all sorts of crazy challenges that capture the interest of others and help the cause. If you have some charitable news to share, get in touch.

L-R Delyth Horsley, Maurice Preece, Derek Williams, Veronica Hattersley, Geoff Hattersley, Pat Goodridge (all from Havenstreet Community Association) and Joe Robinson (Island Roads)

5, January 2022·5 min read

£30,000 of funding presented to five Isle of Wight good causes

Isle of Wight Foundation chairman says they are "really pleased to be able to support such worthy projects which each in their own way will have a hugely positive impact on the people they support"

24, December 2021·1 min read

Staff forgo Christmas presents so money can be donated to Isle of Wight charities

This is the second time that staff have forgone their Christmas gifts and donated the cash to Isle of Wight charities

Pan Together Dave Wallis, Samantha O’Rourke, Rachel Thomson, Mary Craven

17, December 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight Foundation spreads some pre-Christmas cheer with charity project boosts

More than £37,000 has been shared between projects that support communities, tackle social isolation, and promote access to housing and employment

4, December 2021·1 min read

Islander to run equivalent of two marathons in December for suicide prevention charity

Tash says anyone who knows her will know that she is not a runner (unless it's jogging back to KFC because they forgot her large popcorn chicken)

3, December 2021·1 min read

Spectacular Christmas lights in aid of Samaritans and Suicide Prevention Isle of Wight (photos)

As the Samaritans and Suicide Prevention Isle of Wight have done so much for so many people through Covid, the Christmas display is aiming to raise funds for them both

20, September 2021·1 min read

Get covered in every colour of the Age UK Isle of Wight rainbow at return of the Powder Run

Returning after a year of cancelled events, all are welcome to the Powder Run and Family Fun Day. Sign up now or on the day

20, July 2021·1 min read

Rainbow Runners raise more than £26,000 for Wessex Cancer Trust

Over 700 people took part in the 3km event at the weekend to help raise money for Wessex Cancer Trust

14, July 2021·1 min read

Fish and chip shop owner steps up to the plate after sailing charity theft

After the charity's memory card with all their sailing charts on was discovered stolen, Corrie's Cabin stepped in and funded a replacement

Amy MW first race by Craig Richards and We Run These Streets Vest

9, July 2021·2 min read

Ventnor runner takes on London Marathon for The Vegan Society

Amy started running last year during lockdown after downloading the Couch to 5K App to her phone. In October she'll be running in the London Marathon for The Vegan Society

Ingrid Baden-Powell Nicola Sard and Hannah Wilson

5, July 2021·2 min read

Skydiving for Isle of Wight dementia nurses

Next month nine brave Islanders will be skydiving from 10,000 feet to help raise money for Dementia UK Admiral Nurses to help Islanders with memory loss

21, June 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight businesses support fundraiser for new donkey barn

Many Isle of Wight businesses have joined in the fundraiser to help build a new barn for the French herd of donkeys

8, June 2021·1 min read

Moonshine Border Morris team fundraise for Naturezones

The money will be spent on much-needed tools for the wildlife field study centre

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