Bridge-to-bridge bikers gearing up to establish annual charity challenge

The organisers of a bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge are bidding to make it an annual event reinforcing the Sailors’ Children’s Society’s nationwide reach with the backing of growing numbers of businesses. Adam Walsh, CEO of John Good Group, completed the inaugural event in 2023 as the sole cyclist covering 212 miles from the Severn to the Humber in one day. For this year’s event he will be...

Hull KR’s Community Round to honour volunteers and raise funds for trauma support

Super League fans will be recognising community volunteers who are ‘the heartbeat of the game’ – and raising funds to help support those who suffer serious injuries – at this Friday’s clash between Hull KR and Salford. As part of Rovers’ annual Community Round, supported by Hudgell Solicitors, four award winners will be crowned from dozens of volunteers, coaches, community club administrators,...

Charity plugs into historic connection with MS3 to tackle digital poverty among disadvantaged families

Disadvantaged families of seafarers will receive expert help to overcome the impact of digital poverty as a result of a new charity partnership. The Sailors’ Children’s Society will also upgrade its own tech capabilities after being appointed as charity of the year by tech business MS3, which in addition will generate cash to support member families nationwide. At the heart of the collaboration...

Rollits ramps up support for charities with a full house at annual golf day

Businesses from across the region joined forces to again support the work of two popular charities at a golf day which has raised thousands of pounds over nearly four decades. Fundraisers from Dove House Hospice and Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) told of the difference made by the event over the past 37 years. Corporate competitors, who produced one of the closest contests in the event’s history,...

Arco Peak District challenge raises more than £8,000 for mental health

A dozen hardy hikers from Arco have completed a 25km trek through the Peak District to raise funds for the UK’s leading mental health charity. Six members of the Hull-based safety company’s executive team, along with six internal sales managers, took part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge on Saturday, July 6, in support of the Mental Health Foundation. The two teams set off from Bakewell...