Over 2,660 RRT Care Kits and Comfort Snack Packs have been donated to families with hospitalised children, including Ronald McDonald House at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, as a show of love and compassion by the Rapid Relief Team UK (RRT). The donation from the charity has been made in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, who provide free ‘home away from home’ accommodation for families with children in hospital. The RRT, a charity comprised of volunteers from the Plymouth…

Charities and good causes across Wales are being encouraged to apply for a funding boost via grants provided by Postcode Community Trust. The trust is now accepting applications to support local causes in their activities with funding. Organisations can apply for a grant of up to £20,000 for activities from the trust which is funded by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Since the beginning of the year, the trust has given grants to 36 organisations in Wales, with almost…

A group of family and friends from across Britain have formed a formidable running team to raise money for deaf children. Miskin-based Elen Naughton, whose daughter Nel, 2, was born profoundly deaf, and her cousin Jenny Weare are leading the charge, with 18 family members and friends also deciding to join in. ‘The 1705 Alliance’ will run more than 150 kilometres altogether, with all proceeds going to the National Deaf Children’s Society. The team, which includes Nel’s dad Martin and…