Ripon care home certified “Veteran Friendly” by armed forces charities
ROYAL Air Force veteran Gerry Cassidy, 91, is among those living at a recently certified “Veteran Friendly” care home in North Yorkshire. Gerry is one of several residents at Sycamore…
Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors
But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges The most recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation found that 54% of Yorkshire residents generously donated to…
12-year-old’s fundraising applauded by Yorkshire’s children’s cancer charity Candlelighters.
A youngster’s extraordinary fundraising efforts are being celebrated by Candlelighters, Yorkshire’s children’s cancer charity. Recovering cancer patient Josh Faulkner, aged 12, formed the ‘Team Josh’ fundraising group in April 2024 and…
Veteran Friendly status for two Huddersfield care homes
TWO Huddersfield care homes have been declared “Veteran Friendly” after receiving accreditation by an armed forces charity backed scheme. Aden Mount Care Home and Aden View Care Home, both on…
Elderly receive gift bags from generous Huddersfield shoppers
DOZENS of Christmas gifts were delivered to elderly Huddersfield care home residents thanks to the town’s generous shoppers. Residents at Thornhill Care Home, in Edgerton, received gift bags containing a…