The grants will support some of the most marginalised people in society and help the grassroots groups running these vital services. Two Isle of Wight groups have benefited from the Tampon Tax Fund.

If you have some time to spare and would like to be involved with something exciting and worthwhile this year, get in touch with the Isle of Wight team to see how you can help.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

David Rogers from All About Catering in Cowes has been dressing up as Father Christmas and raising money for two great charities since 2015, after his best friend's life was saved by firefighters and air ambulance crew. Have you spotted him yet?

With the roll-out of Universal Credit, Black Friday approaching and the negative financial pressures of Christmas, Waste Not Want Not say they've noticed a huge spike in requests for assistance.

Volunteers are sought as part of an outreach programme from Carisbrooke Castle Museum to take boxes of 20th century museum objects to care homes and other groups. to help spark memories and stimulate conversation.

The current exhibition at Ryde Library is a fitting tribute to those from the town who lost their lives during the First World War. Watch the video to find out more and do pop along before it finishes next week.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

Over 40 Red Funnel staff and their families braved the wet weather at Ventnor and Steephill Cove to take part in the biggest-ever organised clean-up of the Island’s coastline.