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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.

19, September 2016·1 min read

Three Ton success for Isle of Wight man, against the odds

Against the odds, Islander Ian Gregory, completed the Three Ton Challenge at the weekend, cycling his third 100 mile mountain climb, raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.

6, September 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight mum to cycle to Paris for MS Research

Liz Sims-O’Brien will be cycling from London to Paris to help raise vital funds for the MS Society Tissue Bank, a charity that is close to her heart.

21, June 2016·1 min read

Local charity takes creative writing projects to school and care home in Ryde

An unwanted teddy bear for sale in a charity shop has been used to help bridge the between young and old in this inter-generational creative writing project.

27, May 2016·1 min read

Don’t miss LudFest this weekend: 12 hours of live music

Bands and musicians are coming together to support the Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen this weekend at the fourth LudFest event in Ryde.

23, May 2016·2 min read

‘Geek Club’ fundraise for mental health charity, MIND

There are around 30 pupils in the Ryde Academy Geek Club, and they recently raised almost £200 for mental health charity MIND.

19, May 2016·1 min read

Vital donations raised for Roll Out The Barrel charity

Money was raised earlier this year by pupils at Ryde Academy on World Water Day. The donations will help the women and children in Kasozi, Uganda who often have to carry 20kg of water over long distances.

18, May 2016·2 min read

Funding boost for dementia care at Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Around 120 hospice staff and volunteers directly involved with patients will receive specialist training in dementia and end of life care, thanks to funding from Health Education Wessex.

9, May 2016·1 min read

Air Ambulance charity seeks volunteers

Join the loyal team of 16 volunteers on the Isle of Wight and get stuck in helping to raise much needed money for this vital charity.

30, April 2016·1 min read

106km £4,000 fundraising Ultra Challenge for Dee starts today

Dee Becker is just one of many setting off on the 106km Ultra Challenge morning. Dee is hoping to raise at least £4,000 to share with three charities.

5, April 2016·1 min read

Only two weeks left to register online for Walk the Wight

Online registrations for Walk the Wight close two weeks. More than 3,000 people have already signed up for the event, along with over 1,500 primary school children. Don't miss your chance to take part.

11, March 2016·1 min read

Tea Party for inspiring women will help save lives

The afternoon tea party takes place next week in Newport and aims to raise funds for the Eve Appeal, the only national gynaecological cancer research charity in the UK.

29, February 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight charities invited to apply for Festival tickets

Charities on the Isle of Wight can apply for a share of 20 pairs of tickets worth £10,000. You have until 22nd April to apply, so don't miss out.

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