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12th November 2025

Beaumond House goes electric for Hospice at Home service

Newark-based hospice charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, has grown the sustainability and capability of its Hospice at Home service with the addition of two new electric vehicles.

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12th November 2025

Armsons Barlow reaffirms community commitment with support for DIY SOC Home Makeovers

Derby-based project managers, construction cost consultants, and building surveyors Armsons Barlow have reaffirmed their commitment to corporate social responsibility through their recent pro-bono work supporting DIY SOS on their projects.

12th November 2025

Allison Homes celebrates Mental Health First Aider Day

Allison Homes is proud to recognise the first ever national Mental Health First Aider Day (12th November), celebrating the colleagues who champion positive mental health and wellbeing across the business.

11th November 2025

Walking with confidence: Housebuilder donates hi-vis equipment to Lincolnshire School

Barratt Homes has donated hi-vis kit bags to Waltham Leas Primary Academy following Walk to School Month in October.

11th November 2025

Leicester’s Business Leaders Locked Up for a Good Cause for the Third Year Running

Leicester Hospitals Charity is excited to announce the return of one of its most challenging and entertaining corporate fundraising events, Boss Break Out 2025, taking place on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

10th November 2025

Vertu and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club earn award recognition for Super 9s partnership

The partnership between Vertu and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club’s newly-formed Super 9s disability cricket team has been nominated in the Best Sponsorship category at the upcoming Business of Cricket Awards.

10th November 2025

GLP celebrates the legacy of the Lutterworth Community Fund and latest G-Tour charity donations

GLP has marked the conclusion of its Lutterworth Community Fund with a celebratory lunch to recognise the local organisations, sponsors and partners who have helped deliver more than £1.4 million in community support.

10th November 2025

Mobility in Motion Announces New Car Purchase Plan to Empower Drivers Needing Adapted Vehicles

A new initiative aims to give people greater choice and independence through accessible vehicle ownership — and invites the public to help shape it.

8th November 2025

Belmayne picks winner in sunflower competition

A green-fingered Derbyshire pre-schooler has taken the coveted top spot in a sunflower growing competition organised by Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne.

8th November 2025

Loughborough junior football team scores new kit sponsorship

Members of a junior football team are wearing their new kit with pride after receiving sponsorship from William Davis Homes.

8th November 2025

Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL) has now cut carbon emissions by more than 60% in just seven years.

Verified calculations for MSSL’s 2024 emissions show a drop of 4.67% compared with 2023. In total, consistent progress in sustainability has reduced the company’s emissions by 60.3% since 2018.

7th November 2025

Nottingham charity reveals world-first model of shared leadership

Nottingham’s New Art Exchange (NAE) is the first cultural institution in the world to adopt a permanent citizen assembly to lead the organisation – with transformational results it is now championing nationally and internationally.

7th November 2025

Communities Connected brings people and purpose across the East Midlands and beyond

Communities in the East Midlands and beyond have been celebrating the power of connection and volunteering, as Platform Housing Group’s Communities Connected fortnight delivered meaningful impact across the East of England.

7th November 2025

Creative charity Pedestrian awarded £15,000 grant to boost creative industry careers in Leicestershire

Staff at a Leicester charity are celebrating after the organisation was awarded a £15,000 grant to expand a games design programme that helps create career opportunities in the creative industries for local people.

6th November 2025

Connected Futures in EMCCA launches campaign video to raise awareness of Supported Internships

Connected Futures in East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) – a partnership between Direct Education Business Partnership (DEBP), EMCCA, Nottinghamshire County Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Derby City Council - i

5th November 2025

Afternoon remembrance for Tree of Love

Northampton’s heartwarming Tree of Love ceremony, held annually by Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, will include an afternoon remembrance service for the first time in 2025, at a new location.

5th November 2025

The Bodie Hodges Foundation launch new bereavement support role in Leicestershire schools, following £15,000 donation

Shoezone Trust and Pukka Pies donate £15,000 to help The Bodie Hodges Foundation launch new bereavement support role in schools

5th November 2025

esbs announces latest charity beneficiaries

esbs has announced the results of its In the Community Charity Token Collector scheme for the third quarter of 2025. Through online voting, two charities shared £500 in donations from the building society.

5th November 2025

Housebuilder hosts wellbeing talk for construction team in honour of Stress Awareness Day

To mark Stress Awareness Day (Wednesday 5th November), regional housebuilder Allison Homes Central invited the Lighthouse Charity and its #MakeItVisible On Site team to deliver a wellbeing talk for employees and subcontractors at its Beaufort Gardens deve

5th November 2025

Local charity looking to “Switch On Hope” for young people this Christmas

Base 51, a charity that has been supporting young people in Nottingham for over 30 years, has launched their Christmas campaign, including the “Switch On Hope” virtual Christmas Tree – all to raise crucial funds for Base 51’s life-changing work with 11-24

4th November 2025

Safe and Sound's First Murder Mystery Night a 'Killer' Success

Derbyshire-based child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, successfully hosted its inaugural Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday evening at the picturesque Horsley Lodge Golf Club, raising an impressive total of over £3,500.

4th November 2025

Stamford AFC Women scores big with fourth sponsorship from Allison Homes Central

Allison Homes Central has proudly sponsored Stamford AFC Women for the fourth consecutive season, continuing its successful partnership with the team.

3rd November 2025

ALB Giving Helps Bring Back the Magic of Disney

ALB Giving Helps Bring Back the Magic of Disney: Match Funding 10 Disney Wishes to Support the Return of When You Wish Upon a Star’s Disney Wish Programme in 2026.

1st November 2025

Leicestershire homebuilder pledges £1,500 to Multiple Sclerosis charity

Coalville-based housebuilder, David Wilson Homes East Midlands, has donated £1,500 to MS-UK, a national charity which empowers individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) to take control of managing their condition and live happier, healthier lives.

30th October 2025

Derbyshire business owner shortlisted for national Net Zero 50 List

Derbyshire business owner shortlisted for national Net Zero 50 List – public vote now open

30th October 2025

Digital Poverty Alliance partners with De Montfort University to provide free laptops to students, helping bridge the digital divide

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) partners with De Montfort University in Leicester as part of its Barratt funded Tech4Youth initiative, aimed at getting students online and addressing the digital exclusion crisis among young people in the UK.

29th October 2025

Long-running Derby social care enterprises join forces to create powerful ‘One Stop Shop’ for people with disabilities and their carers

Long-standing Derby social care providers have joined forces to create a comprehensive ‘One Stop Shop’ helping thousands of people with disabilities to live independently.

28th October 2025

Diwali celebration receives £5,000 donation from Leicestershire builder

Barratt Homes recently helped the Leicestershire community celebrate Diwali with a £5,000 sponsorship of the annual city centre event.

28th October 2025

Allison Homes Central sponsors charity ball in Lincolnshire supporting breast cancer awareness

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes Central is proud to be sponsoring a table at an upcoming charity ball in support of two remarkable causes – Breast Cancer Now and Little Lifts.

28th October 2025

Leicestershire housebuilder invests in community wellbeing through local event

Barratt Homes has donated £300 to Lubbesthorpe Alive’s Wellbeing Event, funding the meditation sessions that support its mission to foster a healthy, connected, and vibrant community.

28th October 2025

Gary goes the extra mile for charity

Gary Norton, General Manager at Amazon in Kegworth, has completed a 100-mile walk for charity Miles for Smiles.

28th October 2025

Platform partnership brings fresh colour to Leicester retirement scheme

Residents at Church Court in Leicester are enjoying a freshly decorated communal lounge, thanks to a partnership between Platform Housing Group and Hankinson Whittle.

28th October 2025

QTS Group achieves Investors in Diversity Silver Award

27th October 2025

Pink Power: Homebuilder wears it pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer

A David Wilson Homes site team in Northamptonshire dressed to impress as part of Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink event on Friday 24th October.

27th October 2025

Derby’s Cathedral Quarter Hotel opens its doors this Christmas to help tackle loneliness in the city

A Derby hotel is staying open this Christmas so people feeling lonely over the festive season can book a break – and find new friends.

27th October 2025

Ross Kemp calls on Nottinghamshire punters to donate to the Poppy Appeal by visiting their local

Marston’s and the Royal British Legion (RBL) are launching brand new, limited-edition commemorative glasses for this year’s Poppy Appeal

27th October 2025

Removals firm backs community sport with Doncaster Knights partnership

Ballards is making rugby more accessible to children and families by becoming the new sponsor of the family stand at Castle Park

27th October 2025

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24th October 2025

‘Well-loved and cherished’ Newark hospice nominated in national ‘giveback’ competition

A Newark hospice that provides a home from home for end-of-life care has been nominated in a national competition that aims to shine a light on the positive work happening in local communities.

24th October 2025

Bedfordshire housebuilder donates £3,000 to local foodbank

Bedford Foodbank has received a £3,000 donation from David Wilson Homes South Midlands to support its vital work.

21st October 2025

Applications open to children with health challenges to experience the magic and mischief of camp at charity’s new Derbyshire home

UK children’s charity, Over The Wall Camp, is inviting families with children living with a long-term health challenge, as well as their siblings, to apply now to attend one of their free residential camps in 2026.

21st October 2025

Northamptonshire housebuilder brings community together for Charity Golf Day

A charity golf day arranged by Barratt Homes Northampton has raised over £60,000 for its charity partner, KidsAid.

21st October 2025

Dressed for Discovery - Leicestershire developer equips pupils for outdoor learning

Pupils at Newcroft Primary School in Shepshed will be better equipped to enjoy their new Forest School thanks to a donation from leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes.

20th October 2025

Corby community shows it cares with generous donations for local foodbank

The people of Corby have donated more than 547kgs of much-needed donations for Corby Foodbank as part of a town-wide community event.

20th October 2025

Local hospice to open new charity shop in Balderton

The new Beaumond House Hospice Care charity shop will open on 24 October

20th October 2025

Leicestershire to host new £35m Centrica Net Zero Training Academy

Centrica today announces the development of a new £35m state of the art training academy and energy transition research laboratory in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, which will open in May 2026.

19th October 2025

Boots filled with kindness as NK Motors launches YMCA Harvest appeal

A Derby car dealership is calling on local people to help “fill the boot” of a Kia Sportage this month, all in the name of helping families in need.

18th October 2025

National Triumph: Derby Child Exploitation Charity's Partnership Named Best of the Year!

Derby-based child exploitation charity Safe and Sound is celebrating national recognition after being presented with the Partnership of the Year Award at the National Charity Today Awards 2025.

18th October 2025

Clarke Willmott recognised in annual social mobility ranking

National law firm Clarke Willmott has been recognised for its work in championing social mobility in an annual ranking of employers.

17th October 2025

Bellway sponsors places for local youngsters at YMCA summer camp in Newark

Bellway has enabled four local youngsters to take part in a host of activities at a week-long YMCA summer camp in Newark.

17th October 2025

Law firm Nelsons backs Leicester brain injury charity with a year of fundraising support

Leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons has pledged a year of fundraising support for Headway Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland, a charity providing vital services to people affected by brain injuries.

17th October 2025

Prickly patients receive cash boost from global packaging firm

A Nottinghamshire charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs has received a welcome boost thanks to a £1,000 donation from global packaging firm, The Wilkins Group.

16th October 2025

Leicester’s role in creating a better future for Earth to be highlighted during COP30 climate conference

An evening of science, creativity and community action will reveal how Leicester is helping to shape a better future for our planet during COP30.

16th October 2025

Northampton hospital makes Speak Up pledge as part of national campaign

A national mental health charity, which supports some of the most vulnerable people in society, is reinforcing its commitment to creating a workplace culture for its nurses where speaking up is “safe, valued, and leads to meaningful change”.

15th October 2025

Nottingham law firm Nelsons supports baby loss charity with fundraising

Leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons has announced its support for Forever Stars as its nominated charity of the year in Nottingham.

14th October 2025

Every Pud Counts: Longbow Venues Donates £1 From Desserts to Local & National Charities

Longbow Venues is highlighting the impact of its £1 dessert donation initiative, which turns every pudding served across its Peak District venues into vital support for local and national charities.

14th October 2025

Developer’s heartfelt thanks as £151K fundraiser sends scores of children to Lapland

A Nottingham developer has smashed its fund-raising target to send dozens of sick children and their families to visit Santa Claus in Lapland.

14th October 2025

Worthy Leicestershire winners celebrated at 2025 VAL Awards in landmark 60th year

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 VAL Awards, revealed at a glittering ceremony recently at the Grand Hotel, Leicester.

13th October 2025

Nearly £40,000 raised or breast cancer charity at Northamptonshire homebuilder's gala

Leading housebuilder, Barratt Homes recently hosted an evening filled with fun and excitement for its staff, all in support of raising funds for Prevent Breast Cancer.

13th October 2025

Mobility in Motion Partners with Aspire to Support People with Spinal Cord Injury

New collaboration to raise awareness of accessible driving options and celebrate the achievements of fundraisers like Channel swimmer Paul Parrish.

11th October 2025

Vicky McClure MBE and over 1,200 walkers go the extra mile at Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk

A wave of blue washed over Wollaton Park in Nottingham as more than 1,200 walkers came together to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society to help to fund vital dementia support and groundbreaking research.

11th October 2025

CAPS golf day raises £10,500 for Motor Neurone Disease Association

Members of the Midlands construction and property business community teed off for charity on Thursday 18th September at the annual CAPS charity golf day, organised by Blueprint Interiors and Gleeds.

11th October 2025

Homebuilder kicks off fundraising for Nottinghamshire children's charity

A five-a-side charity football tournament has been organised by Nottingham-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands following the announcement of its brand-new charity of the year.

11th October 2025

Derby Law firm pledges support for eating disorder recovery charity

Leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons has announced its support for a Derby-based charity.

11th October 2025

Hilton East Midlands Airport and Hilton Nottingham lead the way in transforming outdoor space at The Carpenter’s Arms

Generous donations of time, equipment and muscle were in abundance when Hilton East Midlands Airport, Hilton Nottingham and local legal firm Johnson Astills lent their support to the renovation of outdoor space at addiction recovery charity The Carpenter’

10th October 2025

Setting the Gold Standard for Sustainability

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Burton-headquartered manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has recently achieved a major award for its ongoing support for Net Zero.

10th October 2025

Packaging firm plants seeds of support with donation to St Ann’s Allotments

One of Nottingham’s most historic green spaces has received a cash boost thanks to local packaging giant The Wilkins Group.

10th October 2025

“An Away Day with a difference”

A team of paediatric registrars from hospitals across the East Midlands have enjoyed a day of volunteering at UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp.

9th October 2025

Grassroots team on course to become most purpose-led football club in Britain

Newark & Sherwood United FC announces its intentions to become the UK’s first purpose-driven football club dedicated to mission-led organisations and using football as a force for good rather than relying on funding from industries deemed unethical.

9th October 2025

Appeal Launched For New Homes For Rough Sleepers in Nottingham

A charity is launching a fundraising appeal on World Homeless Day (10 October) to complete the transformation of a former Nottingham lace factory into high quality homes for some of the city’s most vulnerable rough sleepers.

8th October 2025

Clegg Construction sponsors Coventry football team

Coventry football team Coundon Nugget FC has a brand new strip sponsored by contractor Clegg Construction.

8th October 2025

Treetops Hospice announce new CEO

Treetops Hospice, a leading provider of hospice care and bereavement support in central and southern Derbyshire, is delighted to announce the appointment of John Knight as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

8th October 2025

Bellway golf day raises over £42,000 for Cancer Research UK

A charity golf day organised and hosted by Bellway East Midlands has raised more than £42,000 for Cancer Research UK.

7th October 2025

Help the Homeless Leicester and Muslim Aid to Launch New Building on World Homeless Day

This Friday, on World Homeless Day, Help the Homeless Leicester (HTH) will officially open its new premises at 2 Eldon Street, marking a major milestone in the charity’s mission to tackle homelessness and support Leicester’s most vulnerable people.

7th October 2025

Leicestershire homebuilder donates £1,500 to Anaphylaxis charity

Coalville-based housebuilder David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to Anaphylaxis UK to support individuals at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

6th October 2025

Chesterfield team go walkies with animal rescue charity

Employees from Amazon’s Chesterfield fulfilment centre have volunteered at Sheffield’s Thornberry Animal Sanctuary.

2nd October 2025

Dance fundraiser returns support to the hospice

Annual competitive dance extravaganza, Strictly Northampton 2025, has renewed its partnership with Cynthia Spencer Hospice, pledging half of its fundraising this year to the much-loved charity.

2nd October 2025

Small and medium sized firms take the lead in East Midlands green growth says new report

More East Midlands businesses are getting sales from Green Goods and Services, while small and medium sized firms have increased their green growth engagement in the last year – headline findings from joint research published by East Midlands Chamber and

2nd October 2025

One Step at a Time marathon charity walk to be 'a powerful day of community and remembrance'

A 26-mile fundraising walk that will connect Nottingham landmarks including Trent Bridge and Meadow Lane, will be ‘a powerful day of community, remembrance and support for the city’s baby loss communities’, say the event’s organisers Forever Stars.

1st October 2025

DIY SOS is back and features Derby Construction hero as Project Manager

DIY SOS is back and the team together with an army of volunteers, trades and suppliers led by a local legend, are in Leicester for an emotional transformation.

1st October 2025

Charity shoot at historic estate funds life-changing learning for local children

A charity clay shoot, held at Courteenhall Estate in Northamptonshire, has raised funds for Milton Keynes-based charity, Ride High.

1st October 2025

Accountancy ascends into the Peaks for taxing marathon fundraiser

Accountants at UHY have swapped the city streets for the hilly peaks to take on a national challenge in support of Dementia UK.

29th September 2025

Derbyshire businesses swing into action to raise £5,480 for Miles for Smiles

South Normanton-based strategic marketing agency Purpose Media and Derby-headquartered S. O’Brien Heating Solutions are celebrating the success of their recent charity golf day, which raised a total of £5,480 in support of Miles for Smiles.

25th September 2025

Running trio raise almost £3,000 for Northamptonshire Mind

A trio of friends who donned their trainers to complete the Great North Run have raised an incredible £2,825 for Northamptonshire Mind.

25th September 2025

Allison Homes golf day raises over £37,000 for Marie Curie

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes has raised an incredible £37,848.76 for Marie Curie through its first charity golf day, held at Belton Woods Golf Resort and Spa in Grantham.

24th September 2025

Bodycote Delivers Zero-Emissions Milestone in Drive for Sustainable Leadership

Bodycote has today announced a significant milestone in its ambitious sustainability agenda

24th September 2025

CEO Sleepout Nottingham returns as charity warns homelessness problem is ‘at your doorstep’

A homelessness crisis is unfolding in plain sight – and Nottingham’s business leaders are being urged to step up to tackle it.

23rd September 2025

Small business conference with a difference to be held at Nottingham café

Small businesses owners can do their bit for charity and boost their brains at the same time at a conference with a difference next month.

22nd September 2025

Leicestershire homebuilder raises over £24,000 to support children's charity

Coalville-based developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands has announced the successful completion of its year-long fundraising campaign for its Charity of the Year.

22nd September 2025

Older people support charity receives £1,500 donation from Milton Keynes builder

Age UK Milton Keynes, the foremost local charity that supports older people across the city, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes to assist with its vital work.

19th September 2025

FHP donates to Footprints’ new Clifton centre – enabling the charity to install a community coffee bar and to complete its sensory room

Chartered surveyors Fisher Hargreaves Proctor (FHP) has donated to Nottingham charity Footprints Conductive Education Centre, enabling it to progress with the next phase of works at its new centre in Clifton.

18th September 2025

Barclays launches new transition finance facility for farmers

Barclays launches new Farm Transition Finance (FTF) proposition, designed to support UK farmers making tangible, nature-friendly changes to their agricultural practices.

16th September 2025

Denby Pottery achieves 900 carbon-free hours through summer

Derbyshire-based Denby Pottery has today announced it has achieved 900 carbon-free hours between April and August this year

16th September 2025

Two Nottingham-based companies working in construction stage event to raise money for men’s mental health charity

Recruitment agency Atkins Search and contractor Clegg Construction teamed up to raise thousands of pounds for Tough To Talk by completing a challenge in the Lake District.

15th September 2025

Platform colleagues raise more than £5000 for NSPCC with charity skydive

A group of fearless colleagues from a Leicestershire social landlord have raised £5,110 for the NSPCC.

12th September 2025

Freight Specialist Driving Greener Supply Chains

Baxter Freight, a leading UK logistics provider, has launched the Sustainable Freight Network (SFN), a strategic consultancy designed to help UK businesses drive greener supply chains.

11th September 2025

BSP Consulting helps bring Lancaster Bomber tribute to life

Structural engineers at BSP Consulting have been describing how they worked on the impressive life-sized sculpture of a Lancaster Bomber.

10th September 2025

Gateley announces Go Beyond as Nottingham charity partner

Professional services group Gateley has announced Go Beyond as the chosen charity partner for its Nottingham office, following an internal nomination and voting process.