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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, November 2014·1 min read

St. Alban’s Church holds Songs of Praise Service on Saturday

All are welcome to the 'Songs of Praise Service' dedicated in memory of the former mayor of Ventnor, the late Joan Evelyn Philpott, this Saturday.

19, November 2014·1 min read

Have you won the Lifeboat Lotto this week?

This week’s numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

17, November 2014·1 min read

Are you getting involved in the 1,000 Plus Project?

Joy hopes that the initiative will bring together and celebrate third sector groups that come together on the Isle of Wight.

14, November 2014·1 min read

Will you be doing the Christmas Charity Shop Challenge?

Spend or donate a little and make a BIG difference to The Salvation Army this Christmas.

Christmas Toy Appeal - Deborah and Daniel Rooke and Barnadoes

14, November 2014·2 min read

The Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal returns

You can help make Christmas special for a huge number of underprivileged kids by donating a toy or gift (or cash) to the Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal. Donations accepted between now and 12th December.

12, November 2014·1 min read

Santas get ready to dash on Ryde Esplanade

Now is the time to register for what has become one of the biggest festive spectacles on the Island – the annual Santa Dash in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

12, November 2014·1 min read

Find out how you can help the Island’s inshore rescue teams

You could win up to £5,000 by taking part in the the Independent Lifeboat Lotto and for less than a tenner a month, you'll be helping the Island's inshore rescue teams too.

11, November 2014·1 min read

St. Olave’s Church appeal ‘closing in on its target’

The appeal, which was launched just over four months ago, is ‘closing in on its target of £25,000’.

11, November 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss Christmas shopping fundraiser for two Island charities

All proceeds from this Christmas shopping event on 16th November will be split between two local independent charities, Age UK Isle of Wight and Challenge & Adventure Isle of Wight.

Lisa Rowles, Michelle Salsbury Jemma Holbrook

7, November 2014·1 min read

Island trio raise over £1,500 for Wessex Cancer Trust

The women had hoped to raise £200, but smashed through that target and today presented Wessex Cancer Trust with a cheque for over £1,500.

5, November 2014·1 min read

Firefighters to take on second ‘100 Here 100 There’ challenge

A team from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is aiming to raise tens of thousands of pounds for charity by organising a gruelling cycling challenge.

5, November 2014·1 min read

How you can help save lives as well as have a chance to win £5,000

This week’s numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

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