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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.

11, November 2013·3 min read

Ventnor Rugby players victorious against Commons & Lords RFU

Congratulations to all the players who took part in the charity rugby match at the weekend.

11, November 2013·1 min read

Volunteers sought by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity has put out a fresh appeal for new volunteers.

11, November 2013·1 min read

Hadrian’s charity cycle conquered

Fraser and Dave made it. They cycled 174 miles for charity raising over £1,800 along the way.

8, November 2013·1 min read

A Lifeboat Lotto subscription makes a great present

If you're stuck for an interesting Christmas present, why not sign your loved-ones up for a year's subscription with the Lifeboat Lotto. You'll be helping a vital local service, whilst providing the chance for the recipient to receive up to £5,000.

7, November 2013·1 min read

Save the Rivoli Cinema fundraising events

A coffee morning and a day long Soul, Funk, Jazz and Blues extravaganza aim to raise awareness and much-needed cash for the Save the Rivoli Cinema Campaign.

6, November 2013·1 min read

KissyPuppy raises money for rooms at Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Gemma and Aaron Rolf on behalf of their daughter Sophie through her KissyPuppy fund, and working in partnership with the Isle of Wight NHS and other organisations as part of the 2020Vision project, two rooms have been redecorated and furnished on the inpatient ward at Earl Mountbatten Hospice (EMH).

6, November 2013·1 min read

Quarr Abbey seeks ‘partner community group’ for land usage scheme

Following the Heritage lottery fund grant recently awarded, Quarr Abbey are now looking to recruit additional 'Partner community group' organisations to participate in the land usage scheme.

6, November 2013·1 min read

Lifeboat Lotto: Find out this week’s numbers

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.

6, November 2013·2 min read

Christmas Toy Appeal returns to bring joy for deserving Island children

Help put a smile on the face of a deserving child on the Isle of Wight this Christmas by doing your bit for the Christmas Toy Appeal.

1, November 2013·1 min read

Music and poetry fundraiser for the IW Street Pastors

Sounds like it should be a good night out.

31, October 2013·1 min read

Levi Coles hopes to raise £1,000 for charity by wearing pink

Eight year old Islander, Levi Coles, has set himself the task of raising £1,000 for Cancer Research UK and is going about it in a rather novel way.

31, October 2013·1 min read

Runners defy strong winds to complete Great South Run for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

On Sunday, battling stormy weather and gusts of up to 30 knots, 49 brave runners from local charity team, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, joined 25,000 others to run ten wild miles around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as part of the Great South Run.

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