Charity

From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination

'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support

'Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence

Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted

Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up

Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

Henry Faure Walker CEO Newsquest Media Group Ltd and Centrepoint CEO Seyi Obakin

Henry Faure Walker CEO Newsquest Media Group Ltd and Centrepoint CEO Seyi Obakin

Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint

'The kindness of strangers who provide gifts for children battling a life-threatening illness still brings a tear to my eye. Just to see Jack smiling as he opened the gift box and rummaged around inside was priceless to me.'

'The kindness of strangers who provide gifts for children battling a life-threatening illness still brings a tear to my eye. Just to see Jack smiling as he opened the gift box and rummaged around inside was priceless to me.'

‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust

David Tennant is supporting The Multibank, a charity co-created in Fife in 2022 with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown

David Tennant is supporting The Multibank, a charity co-created in Fife in 2022 with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown

New TV advert starring David Tennant launches to support The Multibank charity

Henry Faure Walker Newsquest CEO (left) and Kate Collins Teenage Cancer Trust CEO (right)

Henry Faure Walker Newsquest CEO (left) and Kate Collins Teenage Cancer Trust CEO (right)

Teenage Cancer Trust

Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary

TV doctor highlights the importance of incoporating exercise in your daily life

TV doctor highlights the importance of incoporating exercise in your daily life

TV doctor highlights the importance of incoporating exercise in your daily life

Age UK and Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi have joined forces to talk about how reaching your 50s is the perfect time to ‘Act Now to Age Better’.

Age UK and Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi have joined forces to talk about how reaching your 50s is the perfect time to ‘Act Now to Age Better’.

Ask the Expert: Exercising in your 50s for a happier healthier later life

Team Jewish Care at the start of the London Marathon in 2019.

Team Jewish Care at the start of the London Marathon in 2019.

On This Day: Borehamwood resident runs marathon for Jewish charity

New Age UK campaign ‘Act Now Age Better’ highlights how becoming more physically active in midlife can ensure a happier, heathier more independent later life

New Age UK campaign ‘Act Now Age Better’ highlights how becoming more physically active in midlife can ensure a happier, heathier more independent later life

New Age UK campaign urges midlifers to be more active to prepare for later life

Generous Newsquest readers raise thousands to help NSPCC support children

Generous Newsquest readers raise thousands to help NSPCC support children

Generous Newsquest readers raise thousands to help NSPCC support children

Henry Faure Walker Newsquest CEO (left) and Kate Collins Teenage Cancer Trust CEO (right)

Henry Faure Walker Newsquest CEO (left) and Kate Collins Teenage Cancer Trust CEO (right)

Newsquest announces £2.5 million support for Teenage Cancer Trust

The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers in 2025 - how to help

The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers in 2025 - how to help

NSPCC calls for new volunteers in 2025 - how to help

Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas period

Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas period

Childline ready to support thousands of children this Christmas

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Kristan Payne received a British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Kristan Payne received a British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Cost of living crisis

BEM winner recalls time foodbank gave woman back 'dignity'

The mayor of Hertsmere Cllr John Graham helps launch a Warm Spaces venue in Borehamwood

The mayor of Hertsmere Cllr John Graham helps launch a Warm Spaces venue in Borehamwood

Venues open their doors to provide 'warm spaces' to help with cost of living

The community event was held at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue

The community event was held at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue

Community safety event for over 60s in Borehamwood hailed a 'success'

Some of the participants of the Shine for Shani Football Marathon including Rabbi of Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, Alex Chapper

Some of the participants of the Shine for Shani Football Marathon including Rabbi of Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, Alex Chapper

Football marathon held in memory of little girl raises £25,000 for hospital

The aftermath of the fire. Credit: Hertfordshire Constabulary

The aftermath of the fire. Credit: Hertfordshire Constabulary

Thousands donated to help families made homeless by fire as police probe cause

Councillor Brett Rosehill with volunteers from the WD6 Food Support

Councillor Brett Rosehill with volunteers from the WD6 Food Support

Borehamwood councillor to embark on 48 mile charity walk

Yvonne Brindley after her hair was shaved. Credit: Jenny Madghachian

Yvonne Brindley after her hair was shaved. Credit: Jenny Madghachian

Carer 'braves the shave' in aid of cancer charity

Krishna-Tattva pictured left with a driver helping with Food For All

Krishna-Tattva pictured left with a driver helping with Food For All

Two members of local charity killed in Ukraine missile strike

Victoria Selwyn, recipient of a Diana Award

Victoria Selwyn, recipient of a Diana Award

Mental health champion receives award in memory of Princess Diana

Jewish Care's Mihaela sings with Vanessa School of Dance. Credit: Justin Grainge

Jewish Care's Mihaela sings with Vanessa School of Dance. Credit: Justin Grainge

Jewish Care's funday back with a bang as 3,000 flock to park

Gill Simpson worked as a nurse at Theobald Medical Centre in Borehamwood

Gill Simpson worked as a nurse at Theobald Medical Centre in Borehamwood

Tributes to ‘amazing' nurse who will be 'dearly missed’

A street party in Cardinal Avenue in Borehamwood. Photo via Sheara Abrahams

A street party in Cardinal Avenue in Borehamwood. Photo via Sheara Abrahams

Borehamwood celebrates Queen's Jubilee with street parties and beacon lighting

left to right: Sarah Laster (chief executive of Comfort Cases UK), Katie Icklow (chief operations officer), Rob Scheer (founder Comfort Cases), Richard Adler (Head of Trustees), Reece Scheer (founder), Jackie Commissar (founding trustee) at the event on

left to right: Sarah Laster (chief executive of Comfort Cases UK), Katie Icklow (chief operations officer), Rob Scheer (founder Comfort Cases), Richard Adler (Head of Trustees), Reece Scheer (founder), Jackie Commissar (founding trustee) at the event on

Charity dinner supporting children in care with rucksacks raises £20,000

Slimming World local branch members Hannah Harman, right, and Marie Angus outside the Cancer Research UK shop in Borehamwood

Slimming World local branch members Hannah Harman, right, and Marie Angus outside the Cancer Research UK shop in Borehamwood

Slimming World members show support for Cancer Research campaign

Double Tree by Hilton Elstree hotel by the A1 in Borehamwood. Credit: Google Maps

Double Tree by Hilton Elstree hotel by the A1 in Borehamwood. Credit: Google Maps

Borehamwood hotel opens to Ukrainian refugees

Oliver Dowden speaks with Bianca Sakol, from Sebby's Corner in Borehamwood. Credit: Oliver Dowden MP

Oliver Dowden speaks with Bianca Sakol, from Sebby's Corner in Borehamwood. Credit: Oliver Dowden MP

Clothes and food bank for children receives visit by MP

Alison Lloyd pictured with her friend Michele Charles and Right at Home caregiver Jordan Lewis. Credit: Karwai Tang

Alison Lloyd pictured with her friend Michele Charles and Right at Home caregiver Jordan Lewis. Credit: Karwai Tang

Stroke survivor fulfils lifelong dream at the opening night of Dancing on Ice

Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Anne Swerling

Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Anne Swerling

Who is your Hertsmere Hero?

Taylor Wimpey donated 1.2 tonnes of food to Borehamwood Foodbank in the run-up to Christmas

Taylor Wimpey donated 1.2 tonnes of food to Borehamwood Foodbank in the run-up to Christmas

Housebuilder donates food and supplies to foodbank

Anu Joshi at Gratitude

Anu Joshi at Gratitude

Charity looking for elderly people living alone to donate Christmas gift boxes

Mitzvah Day volunteers outside Gratitude's food hub in Borehamwood

Mitzvah Day volunteers outside Gratitude's food hub in Borehamwood

Climate action and food distribution at the heart of Mitzvah Day in Borehamwood

Cecil's Horse Sanctuary in Elstree is fundraising to help care for its animals over the winter. Credit: Cecil's Facebook page

Cecil's Horse Sanctuary in Elstree is fundraising to help care for its animals over the winter. Credit: Cecil's Facebook page

Horse rescue sanctuary looking for 'guardian angels' over winter months

Hertsmere Borough Council has officially launched the Hertsmere Community Lottery

Hertsmere Borough Council has officially launched the Hertsmere Community Lottery

Hertsmere Community Lottery officially launches to good causes

Pictured are the WD6 Food Support volunteers at Parkside Community Primary School in Borehamwood, along with two of the school's governors. WD6 Food Group received £1,850 to support its work

Pictured are the WD6 Food Support volunteers at Parkside Community Primary School in Borehamwood, along with two of the school's governors. WD6 Food Group received £1,850 to support its work

Grants support 'valuable' community projects making a difference in Hertsmere

Emergency services in Allerton Road on Monday. Credit: Jake Samples

Emergency services in Allerton Road on Monday. Credit: Jake Samples

Family inundated with support after house fire which left man critically injured

Abi Jacobs, who has been receiving treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia last year

Abi Jacobs, who has been receiving treatment after being diagnosed with leukaemia last year

Teenage singer raises thousands for charities after cancer diagnosis

A collection of photos from fundraising walks held across the country on September 5

A collection of photos from fundraising walks held across the country on September 5

£10,000 raised for new charity supporting young adults who have lost parents

The collection point at Aberford Park in Borehamwood

The collection point at Aberford Park in Borehamwood

Legendary soap actor supports Afghan refugee donation drive