Charity

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

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

A Cash For Charities coupon which are available in the Eastern Daily Press,, Norwich Evening News and their sister weekly titles until July 3.

A Cash For Charities coupon which are available in the Eastern Daily Press,, Norwich Evening News and their sister weekly titles until July 3.

Cash for Charities

Hopes for Cash For Charities money to help young homeless people and isolated parents

Kelly Lindsay, founder of Friend in Deed charity.

Kelly Lindsay, founder of Friend in Deed charity.

Cash for Charities

Cash For Charities: Time to support dozens of worthy causes after lockdown

Your chance to help your favourite charity receive a share of £20,000 as part of the new campaign Cash for Charities

Your chance to help your favourite charity receive a share of £20,000 as part of the new campaign Cash for Charities

Cash for Charities

Cash For Charities: Win a share of £20,000 for your favourite good cause

Barry Pilling from Ashill is aiming to cycle 3,000km and walk 1,500km by the end of 2021 to raise money for the British Heart Foundation

Barry Pilling from Ashill is aiming to cycle 3,000km and walk 1,500km by the end of 2021 to raise money for the British Heart Foundation

Norfolk man's year-long fitness challenge in memory of parents

Inspired by youngster Max Woosey, who camped out in his tent for a year, four Norfolk boys from Colkirk camped out for seven nights in their garden over Easter, as part of the “Max’s Big Campout” to raise money for a rare cancer charity.

Inspired by youngster Max Woosey, who camped out in his tent for a year, four Norfolk boys from Colkirk camped out for seven nights in their garden over Easter, as part of the “Max’s Big Campout” to raise money for a rare cancer charity.

Norfolk boys brave cold to raise £1,000 in memory of family member

The new Trussell Trust donation point at Tesco Extra in Dereham, means shoppers can drop off long-life food whenever they are in store, with the supermarket topping up customer donations by 20pc in the form of a cash donation.

The new Trussell Trust donation point at Tesco Extra in Dereham, means shoppers can drop off long-life food whenever they are in store, with the supermarket topping up customer donations by 20pc in the form of a cash donation.

New food bank collection point installed at supermarket

Emily Millington-Smith receiving her MBE in 2011

Emily Millington-Smith receiving her MBE in 2011

Tributes paid to champion of older people's wellbeing

Tributes paid to Dereham Cancer Care founder, Janet Money

Tributes paid to Dereham Cancer Care founder, Janet Money

Tributes paid to charity founder who helped hundreds with cancer journeys

Carly Gorton, 10, from Southburgh near Hingham, shaved her hair off to raise more than £2,500 for the Little Princess Trust.

Carly Gorton, 10, from Southburgh near Hingham, shaved her hair off to raise more than £2,500 for the Little Princess Trust.

Charity to make first ever Afro wig after donation from Carly, 10

Branch staff bought items from Dereham’s toy shops to give to some of the most vulnerable young people in the area in time for Christmas

Branch staff bought items from Dereham’s toy shops to give to some of the most vulnerable young people in the area in time for Christmas

Dereham high street favourite makes toy donation

Melanie Share has launched an appeal to get gifts to residents in care homes.

Melanie Share has launched an appeal to get gifts to residents in care homes.

Mum launches Christmas gift appeal for care home residents

Chefs ready to cook up a storm for the Dereham Salvation Army Christmas lunch. Picture: Trevor Theobald

Chefs ready to cook up a storm for the Dereham Salvation Army Christmas lunch. Picture: Trevor Theobald

Salvation Army supports hundreds of needy people and families

Elaine and Nick Loades present Steve Nicholls, play specialist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with donations raised through Ellie's Love, a charity set up in memory of their daughter. Picture: N&NUH

Elaine and Nick Loades present Steve Nicholls, play specialist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with donations raised through Ellie's Love, a charity set up in memory of their daughter. Picture: N&NUH

With love from Ellie - charity’s gifts to children in hospital for Christmas

Darren Huckerby. Picture: Ian Burt

Darren Huckerby. Picture: Ian Burt

Ex-City stars to play against soldiers in charity game

Kaiden Griffin (4) volunteered his services to cut Lauren Lawton's hair to raise money for poorly children. Picture: Ian Burt

Kaiden Griffin (4) volunteered his services to cut Lauren Lawton's hair to raise money for poorly children. Picture: Ian Burt

What’s got brave little Kaiden Griffin smiling? Poorly Norfolk youngster lops locks for charity

Landlord of the Railway Tavern in Dereham, Paul Sandford, (pictured with his 2 year-old grandson Charles Buchan) will switch on Dereham's Christmas Lights. Picture: Ian Burt

Landlord of the Railway Tavern in Dereham, Paul Sandford, (pictured with his 2 year-old grandson Charles Buchan) will switch on Dereham's Christmas Lights. Picture: Ian Burt

Meet the community champion who will switch on Dereham’s Christmas lights

Skydiver Jaz Sampson with Janet Money from Dereham Cancer Care. Picture supplied by Janet Money

Skydiver Jaz Sampson with Janet Money from Dereham Cancer Care. Picture supplied by Janet Money

Jumping Jaz skydives in a flash for charity

Last year's Dereham Pub Walk

Last year's Dereham Pub Walk

Dereham pubs set to raise funds for bereavement charity

Christine Preston, who died in August, wearing the coat her granddaughter Amber wants to track down. Picture: Amber Preston

Christine Preston, who died in August, wearing the coat her granddaughter Amber wants to track down. Picture: Amber Preston

Granddaughter appeals for help to find coat given to Dereham charity shop

Swaffham Rotary charity fundraising golf day at Swaffham Golf Club. Pictured representing SSAFA are (from left) Neil Broughton, Ian Buttle, John Ebbage, George Bell and The High Sheriff of Norfolk, James Bagge. Picture: Ian Burt

Swaffham Rotary charity fundraising golf day at Swaffham Golf Club. Pictured representing SSAFA are (from left) Neil Broughton, Ian Buttle, John Ebbage, George Bell and The High Sheriff of Norfolk, James Bagge. Picture: Ian Burt

High Sheriff James Bagge tees off for Swaffham charity golf day

Robert Dalzell is taking part in the 100 mile Chase the Rising Sun Sportive this weekend in memory of Ellie Loades. Picture supplied by Robert

Robert Dalzell is taking part in the 100 mile Chase the Rising Sun Sportive this weekend in memory of Ellie Loades. Picture supplied by Robert

‘A beautiful angel’ - slimline Robert Dalzell is on a cycling mission to support charity set up in memory of Ellie Loades

Richard Tidy from Dunston Hall, Dr Tony Page from Norfolk Heart Trust and organisers Angie and Jack Parker prepare for the 2015 charity golf day. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

Richard Tidy from Dunston Hall, Dr Tony Page from Norfolk Heart Trust and organisers Angie and Jack Parker prepare for the 2015 charity golf day. Picture by SIMON FINLAY.

Charity heroes Jack and Angie Parker from Scarning set for Buckingham Palace date

Colin Bunnett, daughter Caroline Armes, and grandaughters Carrie-Anne Armes and Laura-Mae Armes who ran the London Marathon with number one supporter Elaine Bunnett. Picture: Bunnett family

Colin Bunnett, daughter Caroline Armes, and grandaughters Carrie-Anne Armes and Laura-Mae Armes who ran the London Marathon with number one supporter Elaine Bunnett. Picture: Bunnett family

Marathon runners Colin Bunnett, Angela Hook, Sam Bristow, Shannen Greaves, Jason Loates and Brad Bedingfield pound the London streets to raise thousands for charity

Dereham's Co-operative supermarket presents a cheque to Caring Friends for Cancer charity. Picture: Margaret Barrett

Dereham's Co-operative supermarket presents a cheque to Caring Friends for Cancer charity. Picture: Margaret Barrett

Dereham’s Co-op supermarket gives boost to Caring Friends for Cancer charity

Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch charity raffle, pictured fundraiser Vanessa Burrell and Dereham deputy mayor Hilary Bushell. Picture: Terry Burrell

Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch charity raffle, pictured fundraiser Vanessa Burrell and Dereham deputy mayor Hilary Bushell. Picture: Terry Burrell

Charity raffle supports Norfolk Neighbourhood Watch scheme

Family and friends will dance in memory of Toftwood’s Lee Parker to thank doctors and charity who supported them

Alfie Oswick with dad Dan at Carrow Road. Alfie was the community hero who carried out the match ball for the Norwich City game against Ipswich Town. Pictures: Oswick family

Alfie Oswick with dad Dan at Carrow Road. Alfie was the community hero who carried out the match ball for the Norwich City game against Ipswich Town. Pictures: Oswick family

A great result for fundraiser Alfie as he takes out match ball at Norwich City derby game vs Ipswich Town

Jacquie Aldous presenting the cheque to Tracey Allan from Keeping Abreast. Picture: Keeping Abreast

Jacquie Aldous presenting the cheque to Tracey Allan from Keeping Abreast. Picture: Keeping Abreast

Flower club arranges support for charity

Janet Clark in The Gambia with charity co-worker Jane Moore. (Picture: Gambian Aid Through Education)

Janet Clark in The Gambia with charity co-worker Jane Moore. (Picture: Gambian Aid Through Education)

Charity appeal for storage space

ZSEA charity trekkers reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

ZSEA charity trekkers reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Charity trekkers raise thousands for worldwide conservation projects

Eight year old Alfie Oswick learns about cancer cells with research scientist Dr Stephen Robinson. Picture: John Money

Eight year old Alfie Oswick learns about cancer cells with research scientist Dr Stephen Robinson. Picture: John Money

‘The best day of my life’ - pictures of science-mad Alfie getting insight into cancer research

Janet Clark and Jane Moore in The Gambia on a previous trip

Janet Clark and Jane Moore in The Gambia on a previous trip

7.30pm LATEST: Anxious wait over night for Norfolk charity workers trying to leave The Gambia

Alfie Oswick, 8, is raising money for Dereham Cancer Care. Pictured with his mum, Jennifer, grandmother Amanda Owen and younger brother Charlie, 4.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Alfie Oswick, 8, is raising money for Dereham Cancer Care. Pictured with his mum, Jennifer, grandmother Amanda Owen and younger brother Charlie, 4.
Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Awesome Alfie launches fundraising appeal

Paul Sandford, (L) landlord of the Railway Tavern in Dereham is organising a pub walk to raise money for military PTSD. Also pictured are (from left) Biscuit the Dereham Carnival mascot, Elaine Winterbone and Bruno Hipolito. Picture: Ian Burt

Paul Sandford, (L) landlord of the Railway Tavern in Dereham is organising a pub walk to raise money for military PTSD. Also pictured are (from left) Biscuit the Dereham Carnival mascot, Elaine Winterbone and Bruno Hipolito. Picture: Ian Burt

Dereham pubs set to go the extra mile for charity

Students at Reepham High School are doing a sponsored walk along part of the Norfolk Coast Path raising money for Cancer Research - From left, Emily Baker, Harry Southgate, Callum Pell, Alannah Young and Emily Gilbert. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Students at Reepham High School are doing a sponsored walk along part of the Norfolk Coast Path raising money for Cancer Research - From left, Emily Baker, Harry Southgate, Callum Pell, Alannah Young and Emily Gilbert. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Reepham friends set up walking challenge for charity

Vet Sacha Rukuber is promoting her charity head shave in aid of Support Dogs. Picture: Ian Burt

Vet Sacha Rukuber is promoting her charity head shave in aid of Support Dogs. Picture: Ian Burt

Dereham vet to go ahead with alternative headshave in aid of animal charity

Edward Lloyd Owen who is walking 2800 miles from Cyprus to London for charity

Edward Lloyd Owen who is walking 2800 miles from Cyprus to London for charity

End is in sight for Edward Lloyd Owen’s epic journey

Former Light Dragoon Simon Taylor will be taking part in a cycle ride raising funds for the Never Forgotten. Picture: Ian Burt

Former Light Dragoon Simon Taylor will be taking part in a cycle ride raising funds for the Never Forgotten. Picture: Ian Burt

Wounded Dereham veteran set for mountain bike challenge

Gressenhall Soap Box Derby. Picture: Ian Burt

Gressenhall Soap Box Derby. Picture: Ian Burt

Thrills and spills at Gressenhall’s soapbox derby

Jessica Day (8) sold toys raise money for the charity Meeting Point after it was burgled. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Jessica Day (8) sold toys raise money for the charity Meeting Point after it was burgled. Picture: Matthew Usher.

Jessica, 8, helps Dereham charity after burglary

The EDP Stars of Norfolk awards. Winners of the Team of the Year Award from BEAT, presented by Tom Fitzpatrick, left, and a special gift presented by Sheila Oxtoby, right. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

The EDP Stars of Norfolk awards. Winners of the Team of the Year Award from BEAT, presented by Tom Fitzpatrick, left, and a special gift presented by Sheila Oxtoby, right. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Your chance to nominate community champions as we launch the Stars of Norfolk and Waveney Awards 2015

Macaulay Burden had his hair cut for the first time, raising money for Clic Sargent. Also pictured is stylist Sarah Hunter. Picture: Ian Burt

Macaulay Burden had his hair cut for the first time, raising money for Clic Sargent. Also pictured is stylist Sarah Hunter. Picture: Ian Burt

Dereham two-year-old Macaulay gets his hair chopped for charity