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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.

Illustration of superman flying with wording about when the event is on

6, April 2023·2 min read

IW Heroes Con 2023: A one-of-a-kind charity event featuring exclusive comic launches and celeb panels

IW Heroes Con 2023 returns to Newport, offering pop culture fans charity-driven fun at Quay Arts

5, April 2023·1 min read

Water heroes: Isle of Wight’s Roll Out the Barrel recognised by Rotary International for innovative water solution

Isle of Wight-based Charity, Roll Out The Barrel, have been lauded for their innovative water transportation, transforming lives in Africa and Asia

21, February 2023·2 min read

Southern Coop members thanked for supporting Isle of Wight foodbanks

Southern Coop members have supported Isle of Wight foodbanks by donating items, as well as swiping their memberships cards

Mountbatten director of operations and nurse

14, February 2023·1 min read

Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s charity film nominated for prestigious Smiley Awards

Mountbatten a finalist in world’s biggest charity film campaign. Find out how to cast your vote to help them win

Older man sitting on chair next to an empty chair as part of the Age UK Isle of Wight no-one should have no-one campaign

1, February 2023·1 min read

Don’t let loneliness win – Support Age UK Isle of Wight’s Good Neighbour Scheme

Donations and volunteers needed for Good Neighbour Scheme to provide companionship to older residents

John Jenkins and Peter May on bench, Peter standing with stiletto boots on

31, January 2023·1 min read

24 hour treadmill in heels challenge: Location secured

The challenge will raise money for Wight DASH, a charity supporting victims of domestic abuse. Peter is seeking businesses to sponsor hours on the treadmill ... in heels

30, January 2023·1 min read

Annual Shanklin Rotary Sale raises £17,000 within two weeks

Shanklin Rotary Club thanks public for donating goods to their annual sale, raising £17k despite Covid, smaller venue and bad weather. Unusual items were sold, excess donations passed on to local charities

16, January 2023·2 min read

Bobby I Can Fly and Chalkpit Cassette Club team up to raise funds for dementia services

Bobby I Can Fly and Chalkpit Cassette Club collaborate to produce a ten-track cassette of studio, demo, live and radio recordings, with all profits going towards dementia services on the Island

Air Ambulance on roof of Mainland hospital

10, January 2023·2 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responds to record number of missions in 2022

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responds to a record 1,814 missions in 2022, busiest year since pre-Covid

9, January 2023·2 min read

People Matter IW and The Independent Living Centre: Constantly reviewing and improving quality

People Matter IW and The Independent Living Centre retain ISO 9001 certification for their dedication to quality assurance and management

6, January 2023·1 min read

Get involved in the fundraising battle against breast cancer

Sarah Tyrrell-Jones, Breast Cancer Now's community fundraiser on the Isle of Wight, offers support in hosting coffee mornings and instore collections to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research, nurses, and information

4, January 2023·1 min read

Access support and have informal chats at ‘Our Place’ in Ventnor this month (updated)

Meet with local and Island-wide agencies, access support and have informal chats at 'Our Place' in Ventnor on 19th January, with free tea, coffee, and cake

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