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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.

14, October 2010·1 min read

@DiaryOfALedger Tweetathon Success Breaks Through £5,000

First and second fund raising targets are broken. You're still able to donate.

30, September 2008·1 min read

Big Day Out 2008 Cancelled

Due to the weather, this has now been cancelled. This year, the Big Day Out will be held at Stroud...

12, June 2008·1 min read

Earl Mountbatten Hospice Gig: International Soprano Minjou sings Puccini to Gershwin

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be cancelled. If you’re planning to celebrate Round the Island...

15, June 2009·1 min read

Lifeboat Supper and Charity Auction

Help raise cash for Ryde Inshore Rescue and celebrate their recent Queen's Award.

9, April 2009·1 min read

Ryde Carnival Fundraiser This Saturday Night

Hep raise cash for the Ryde Carnival and have fun in the process.

30, April 2012·1 min read

£1,400 Raised At Bill West Absent Friends Sandcastle Competition

All manner of sandcastles created yesterday for the Bill West Absent Friends Sandcastle Competition where a whopping £1,400 was raised. Well done to all involved. Money raised goes to the Hospice.

28, May 2012·2 min read

£10,000 Boost For Ecotherapy Project Helping Young People

Funding boost for charity that helps young people.

10, December 2013·1 min read

£10,000 funding boost for Save the Rivoli Cinema appeal

There's still time to buy your stake in the Rivoli Cinema, whether it's tickets to future events, a seat in your name or shares in the Rivoli Picture House Limited.

14, April 2011·1 min read

£1000 Available For Climate Change Awareness

£100 each for community groups putting on activities which illustrate Climate Change

28, April 2009·1 min read

£155k Surprise Bequest For Air Ambulance

Good boost for the Air Ambulance's funding.

11, June 2014·1 min read

£174,000 raised in last weekend’s Toy Trust Isle of Wight Big Challenge

The generous donation of boxes full of toys and crafting supplies is already having a 'magical effect' on young patients on the Children’s Ward at St Mary’s Hospital, thanks to the Toy Trust Charity Big Challenge.

27, May 2014·2 min read

£20,000 charity donation in memory of Ryde naval architect, Nigel Warren

Portsmouth and SE Hants group celebrate £20,000 donation in memory of leading Naval architect and Ryde resident, Nigel Warren.

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