Charity Archives - Welsh Business News

This time last year, when the world locked down, lots of us picked up new hobbies or skills. Some decided to take up walking – others used furlough to (try) and learn that language we’ve always wanted to pick up. However, naturally and understandably, we didn’t all stick to our newfound habits as the world […]

Charity

News

North Wales

Property

Kind-hearted property developers support local food bank with van maintenance donation

November 25, 2018

Welsh property developer Elan Homes has delivered much needed support to Flintshire Foodbank to help keep its van on the road. Elan has two Flintshire developments Argoed Gardens, Argoed and Kinnerton Meadows, Higher Kinnerton and as a good neighbour, the homebuilder has stepped in to offer support with a donation of £500. Project manager Sue […]

Charity

Neath

South Wales

Neath firm uses Beaujolais Day to raise money for charity

November 20, 2018

It is known as a day of hedonism for the business community of South Wales – but one law firm turned this year’s Beaujolais Day into a force for good by raising money for charity. Willis Legal Services, a Neath-based team of Costs Lawyers, raised £500 for the charity MS Society during a celebration they […]

Charity

Newport

News

South Wales

Welsh housing developer teams up with homelessness charity

October 25, 2018

A new foundation supporting community projects has been launched by Edenstone Homes with its first grant of £5,000 awarded to homelessness charity, The Wallich. The Edenstone Foundation has been formed by Magor-based Edenstone Homes to support communities and causes that help change lives. The foundation will receive a proportion of the proceeds of every Edenstone home […]

Charity

Deeside

Education

News

North Wales

Sport

Welsh Rugby teammates reunite for children's charity

October 22, 2018

NSPCC ambassador Sam Warburton was joined by past teammates George North and Ryan Jones at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre last night (Wednesday). And former Wales scrum half Rupert Moon was auctioneer on an incredible evening hosted by BBC broadcaster Jason Mohammad, where more than £25,000 was raised. Over 200 guests enjoyed a Q&A […]

Bridgend

Charity

News

Sport

Tech

Welsh sport stars tee off for Sony UK TEC’s 25th anniversary golf day

October 17, 2018

Welsh sports stars Ieuan Evans and John Devereux are among the famous faces who have tee’d off for a charity golf tournament celebrating Sony UK Technology Centre’s 25th anniversary. Former Welsh rugby captain and International Rugby Hall of Famer Evans and former dual-code rugby league and Welsh international union player Devereux, were joined by Golf […]

Banking

Charity

Finance

Newport

Accountants get in gear for cycling challenge

October 16, 2018

Newport-based accountancy and tax experts Kilsby Williams, has entered its first all-women corporate team for one of the toughest cycling challenges in the UK – Cyclone 24. Cyclone 24 is a high-profile cycling event, known to be the only 24-hour velodrome challenge in the UK. During the event teams of six get their wheels rolling, […]

Charity

Deeside

Education

North Wales

Sport

Sam Warburton returns to Coleg Cambria on Wednesday for epic fundraising evening

October 16, 2018

Rugby legend Sam Warburton is set to return to Coleg Cambria this Wednesday for an epic fundraising evening. The former Wales and British Lions captain will headline a special event at the college’s Deeside Sixth Form Centre to raise money for the NSPCC. BBC Radio and TV presenter Jason Mohammad will host proceedings, and there […]

Charity

News

Cancer Research Wales unites with Welsh businesses for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 4, 2018

One of Wales’s leading cancer charities is teaming up with local businesses to raise vital funds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Breast cancer is now the most common cancer across Wales and the UK, and accounts for around 30% of all cancer cases in women. To fight these statistics and support women with […]

Cardiff

Charity

Leisure

On the run: Police team secures victory in Cardiff 10K Corporate Challenge

October 1, 2018

A team of South Wales Police officers took no prisoners at this year’s Cardiff 10K as they stormed to victory in the Corporate Challenge. A record 48 teams participated in this year’s Eurobond Corporate Challenge, which saw teams of four to six runners complete the 10K in a bid to secure the competition’s winners’ trophy. […]