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Community spirit can be found in the rural and urban areas on the Isle of Wight. We’ve gathered together stories that explicitly focus on the Island’s community to share with you.

They might be about a new volunteering scheme, charitable event or grants for local groups. If you have some community information you’d like to share with our readers, get in touch.

27, May 2022·2 min read

Foodbank and Fareshare volunteers needed during Tesco Food Collection event

Trussell Trust and Fareshare are calling for volunteers to help out during the Tesco Food Collection, which takes place from 30th June to 2nd July

26, May 2022·1 min read

‘We only made a bit of soup!’ declares founder of Pop Up Soup Kitchen at Buckingham Palace

Trevor and Kay from the Pop Up Soup Kitchen were recognised for their great work supporting those in the community who have fallen on hard times

25, May 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto supports Isle of Wight independent inshore rescue crews: Here’s how to join

Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations

18, May 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto supports Isle of Wight independent inshore rescue crews: Here’s how to join

Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations

Freshwater lifeboat and four crew setting out on the water

11, May 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto supports Isle of Wight independent inshore rescue crews: Here’s how to join

Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations

Gurnard Football Club members jumping for joy

10, May 2022·2 min read

Almost £5,000 invested in sports and physical activities across the Isle of Wight

This funding allows groups to achieve a better and more sustainable future at the same time as increasing participation by people from a wide range of backgrounds

9, May 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight Girlguiding to light Beacon to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Girlguides on the Isle of Wight will join others across the UK and light a Beacon for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on 2nd June

6, May 2022·2 min read

More than £6,000 raised for humanitarian aid for those displaced from Ukraine

Three cheers to the organisers who worked hard to make this event a success, and to all those who donated to this fantastic cause

Volunteers with Truck 13 of MAD-Aid donations for Ukraine - May 2022

4, May 2022·2 min read

Aid for Ukraine and Moldova ‘still very much needed’ says MAD-Aid founder

A whopping 13 lorries have shipped donated items from the Isle of Wight to Moldova and Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion, but more aid continues to be needed