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Damning report into running of Captain Tom Foundation released

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Damning report into running of Captain Tom Foundation released

Waleed, middle, alongside City star Andy Cook, left, who is holding the chosen training top

Waleed, middle, alongside City star Andy Cook, left, who is holding the chosen training top

Bradford City AFC

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Bradford pupil to have specially designed shirt showcased by Bantams this weekend

Adam Clark, volunteer chair of the Nell Bank Charitable Trust

Adam Clark, volunteer chair of the Nell Bank Charitable Trust

Nell Bank Charitable Trust is honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Martin House Children's Hospice's Light up a Life event, set to take place on Tuesday, November 26, will give families the opportunity to come together and remember their children

Martin House Children's Hospice's Light up a Life event, set to take place on Tuesday, November 26, will give families the opportunity to come together and remember their children

Cottingley Community Centre to host remembrance event for loved ones

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Aldi has shared a wish list of needed foodbank items, including UHT milk and children's toys, as part of its Christmas donation drive. The supermarket 'expects' to donate more than one million meals over the festive period

Aldi has shared a wish list of needed foodbank items, including UHT milk and children's toys, as part of its Christmas donation drive. The supermarket 'expects' to donate more than one million meals over the festive period

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Aldi shares foodbank item wish list following Neighbourly research

Martin House Children's Hospice, which provides palliative care to children with life-shortening diseases in Yorkshire, has received a share of funding from Morrisons and Together for Short Lives' partnership

Martin House Children's Hospice, which provides palliative care to children with life-shortening diseases in Yorkshire, has received a share of funding from Morrisons and Together for Short Lives' partnership

Yorkshire children's charity among Morrisons partnership beneficiaries

Bullying can make young people feel lonely, afraid and impact their mental wellbeing. Image: NSPCC

Bullying can make young people feel lonely, afraid and impact their mental wellbeing. Image: NSPCC

'They set up a chat group just to talk about me': How to spot signs of bullying

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

Bothers Andrew and James West

Bothers Andrew and James West

'We lost my brother far too early - he's always on my mind'

Morrisons and Marie Curie are to embark on a three-year partnership. Fundraising and collections in Morrisons stores will take place over the Christmas period to raise money for the end-of-life charity

Morrisons and Marie Curie are to embark on a three-year partnership. Fundraising and collections in Morrisons stores will take place over the Christmas period to raise money for the end-of-life charity

Morrisons launches three-year partnership with Marie Curie charity

Children in Need 2024 helped to raise tens of millions for good causes

Children in Need 2024 helped to raise tens of millions for good causes

Children in Need

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How much did Children in Need raise this year? The 2024 total so far

Ellerie Carroll

Ellerie Carroll

Fundraiser for little girl diagnosed with rare cancer raises over £30,000

The NSPCC is inviting families to take part in Walk for Children Leeds. Pic: NSPCC

The NSPCC is inviting families to take part in Walk for Children Leeds. Pic: NSPCC

Reader letter: How to take part in NSPCC's Walk for Children Leeds

The newest application window is now open for CrossCountry's Customer and Communities Improvement Fund

The newest application window is now open for CrossCountry's Customer and Communities Improvement Fund

CrossCountry opens next application window for community project funds

Tayyab Akram and flowers left at the scene of the tragedy on Wakefield Road

Tayyab Akram and flowers left at the scene of the tragedy on Wakefield Road

Memory of much-loved schoolboy who died in crash is kept alive in poignant way

Jacqui Drake's cancer appeal is on track to raising nearly half a million pounds. Pic: Leeds Hospitals Charity

Jacqui Drake's cancer appeal is on track to raising nearly half a million pounds. Pic: Leeds Hospitals Charity

Cancer charity Rock Nativity - with baby Joni Florence in the manger!

Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has reflected on the support, to more than 200 causes so far, given as part of its Kindness Pot initiative

Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has reflected on the support, to more than 200 causes so far, given as part of its Kindness Pot initiative

Yorkshire Garden Centres shares Kindness Pot initiative success

Uniform Exchange, which provides free school uniforms to those in need throughout north Kirklees and Huddersfield, has been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Pictured is founder and project director, Kate France

Uniform Exchange, which provides free school uniforms to those in need throughout north Kirklees and Huddersfield, has been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Pictured is founder and project director, Kate France

Kirklees uniform charity receives King's Award for Voluntary Service

The Bradford Neonatal Ball, set to take place on November 23, will raise funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity's Neonatal Appeal

The Bradford Neonatal Ball, set to take place on November 23, will raise funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity's Neonatal Appeal

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Hollywood-themed charity ball to raise funds for neonatal unit

Marie Curie's Bradford Hospice, on Maudsley Street, will host a Christmas Fundraising Fayre on Saturday, November 30 and is appealing for donations

Marie Curie's Bradford Hospice, on Maudsley Street, will host a Christmas Fundraising Fayre on Saturday, November 30 and is appealing for donations

Marie Curie Bradford Hospice to host Christmas Fundraising Fayre

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike presented a cheque for £480 to Westwood 2015, to go towards a Christmas lunch to be laid on by the latter charity for individuals at risk of social isolation

Spen Court care home in Heckmondwike presented a cheque for £480 to Westwood 2015, to go towards a Christmas lunch to be laid on by the latter charity for individuals at risk of social isolation

Christmas lunch

Cheque towards Christmas lunch presented by Heckmondwike care home

Children in Need has been around since the 1980s

Children in Need has been around since the 1980s

Children in Need

How to donate to Children in Need - everything you need to know

Young fans meet City mascot Billy Bantam in the TL Dallas Stand

Young fans meet City mascot Billy Bantam in the TL Dallas Stand

Bradford City AFC

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City's Community Foundation to 'take over' Valley Parade for next home game

Staff from Ilkley Grammar School dressed up as the Spice Girls, 2007. L-R: Joan Baker, Gill Cavaliere, Sue Pawson, Wendy Het and Jo Crossley

Staff from Ilkley Grammar School dressed up as the Spice Girls, 2007. L-R: Joan Baker, Gill Cavaliere, Sue Pawson, Wendy Het and Jo Crossley

Looking back: the fun we had for Children in Need

Members of Fitness First in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, took part in a Zumba marathon to raise cash for Children in Need in 2011.
The event was organised by ND Dance Academy and Total Dance UK

Members of Fitness First in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, took part in a Zumba marathon to raise cash for Children in Need in 2011.
The event was organised by ND Dance Academy and Total Dance UK

Looking back: dancers raise funds for Children in Need

Children in Need will be airing on Friday, November 15 for its 2024 event

Children in Need will be airing on Friday, November 15 for its 2024 event

How to watch Children in Need 2024 and what to expect on the night

Online grooming crimes are reaching record levels across the UK, says the NSPCC

Online grooming crimes are reaching record levels across the UK, says the NSPCC

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Five-year-olds are online abuse victims: NSPCC demands stronger social media rules

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

Repairs to a window in St Stephen's church, in West Bowling, are to be carried out thanks to funding from Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust

Repairs to a window in St Stephen's church, in West Bowling, are to be carried out thanks to funding from Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust

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St Stephen's storm-damaged church window receives repair funds

Idle Baptist Church will play host to The Memory Tree's special Christmas fundraiser café on December 2. Funds raised will go towards The Memory Tree's dementia support groups, which are held throughout the Bradford District

Idle Baptist Church will play host to The Memory Tree's special Christmas fundraiser café on December 2. Funds raised will go towards The Memory Tree's dementia support groups, which are held throughout the Bradford District

Idle Baptist Church to host The Memory Tree's fundraiser café

The Big Bradford Bulls Sleep Out will see participants sleep under the stars at the Bulls' grounds, to raise funds for Focus4Hope, Homeless Not Hopeless, and the Bradford Bulls Foundation

The Big Bradford Bulls Sleep Out will see participants sleep under the stars at the Bulls' grounds, to raise funds for Focus4Hope, Homeless Not Hopeless, and the Bradford Bulls Foundation

Big Bradford Bulls Sleep Out to raise funds for three charities

A new Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space in Baildon will open its doors on Thursday, November 14

A new Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space in Baildon will open its doors on Thursday, November 14

New bereavement support space in Baildon to open next Thursday

Paul Garnett (second from left), Specsavers administrator, has become a regular Bradford Street Angel. A call for donations of warm clothes to the homeless, to be distributed by the Angels, has been issued by Specsavers Girlington

Paul Garnett (second from left), Specsavers administrator, has become a regular Bradford Street Angel. A call for donations of warm clothes to the homeless, to be distributed by the Angels, has been issued by Specsavers Girlington

Girlington optician joins Bradford Street Angels permanently

From left: Robert Wellock, Derek Mathewson and Beverley Wellock

From left: Robert Wellock, Derek Mathewson and Beverley Wellock

Bangers & Cash star is auctioneer at War of Roses wagon run

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Bev Mullaney, has received the first Remembrance poppy from the Royal British Legion

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Bev Mullaney, has received the first Remembrance poppy from the Royal British Legion

Lord Mayor receives Bradford's first Remembrance poppy of the year

Wishesjust4you provides unforgettable experiences to children with life-limiting illnesses - from boat trips to bowling. The charity is inviting people to get involved at an individual or business level

Wishesjust4you provides unforgettable experiences to children with life-limiting illnesses - from boat trips to bowling. The charity is inviting people to get involved at an individual or business level

Children's charity wishesjust4you invites people to participate

Izak Lewis took on a 273-mile unicycle ride from Sussex to Yorkshire

Izak Lewis took on a 273-mile unicycle ride from Sussex to Yorkshire

Man completes 273-mile unicycle ride in memory of his father from Bradford

Marieke Haigh, whose 50th birthday celebrations transformed into a fundraiser for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, was recognised at the charity's Recognition Awards in Bradford

Marieke Haigh, whose 50th birthday celebrations transformed into a fundraiser for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, was recognised at the charity's Recognition Awards in Bradford

Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Woman who swapped birthday presents for donations receives YAA award

Cathy with Cllr Davies' children

Cathy with Cllr Davies' children

Councillor organises fundraising concert in memory of her sister

Schoolchildren are to receive essential winter items as part of Yorkshire Children's Charity's Winter Support Campaign. The second intake for the campaign will open in January 2025

Schoolchildren are to receive essential winter items as part of Yorkshire Children's Charity's Winter Support Campaign. The second intake for the campaign will open in January 2025

Yorkshire Children's Charity

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Schoolchildren in poverty to be offered winter essentials by charity

The Residential Real Estate Awards 2024, also known as The Yorkshires, took place at Leeds' Royal Armouries on October 17 and raised more than £130,000 in a single night for Yorkshire Children's Charity. York's Cocoa Works won Best Large Development

The Residential Real Estate Awards 2024, also known as The Yorkshires, took place at Leeds' Royal Armouries on October 17 and raised more than £130,000 in a single night for Yorkshire Children's Charity. York's Cocoa Works won Best Large Development

Yorkshire Children's Charity

Cocoa Works development wins Best Large Development at Yorkshires

Childline counsellors speak to children and young people struggling with their mental health. Image: NSPCC

Childline counsellors speak to children and young people struggling with their mental health. Image: NSPCC

How the NSPCC is providing network of mental health support for children

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Bev Mullaney

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Bev Mullaney

Lord Mayor of Bradford set to receive £500 donation for appeal fund

Third sector care workers in Bradford and beyond are invited to nominate for the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Those shortlisted will be gifted tickets to an awards ceremony at Birmingham's Grand Hotel

Third sector care workers in Bradford and beyond are invited to nominate for the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards. Those shortlisted will be gifted tickets to an awards ceremony at Birmingham's Grand Hotel

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Third sector workers encouraged to nominate for Markel Awards

Ilkley Beer Festival

Ilkley Beer Festival

Tickets on sale now for the 17th Ilkley Beer Festival

Meet kitties looking for their forever home at cat cafe this weekend

Meet kitties looking for their forever home at cat cafe this weekend

Meet kitties looking for their forever home at cat cafe this weekend

The Marie Curie charity shop in Shipley

The Marie Curie charity shop in Shipley

Bradford charity shop to hold pyjama party to raise funds for Marie Curie

Dave Memery, founder and chief executive of Bradford-based Create Strength Group

Dave Memery, founder and chief executive of Bradford-based Create Strength Group

Bradford charity founder delighted at National Lottery funding boost

Anna Dixon MP speaks to her constituents

Anna Dixon MP speaks to her constituents

mp opinion piece

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'Important we do all we can to help our most vulnerable pensioners' - MP

Many children experience racial discrimination - it’s important that they feel they can speak out. Image: NSPCC

Many children experience racial discrimination - it’s important that they feel they can speak out. Image: NSPCC

'I feel so lost': Children suffering racial abuse turn to Childline

Participants in the Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley

Participants in the Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley

Over 1,000 people take part in Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Worth Valley

The tea party took place at the Midland Hotel on Tuesday, October 8

The tea party took place at the Midland Hotel on Tuesday, October 8

Kinship carers celebrated at Midland Hotel in Bradford

Celebrating the launch of the new hub

Celebrating the launch of the new hub

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'It's now as impressive as it was originally built to be': Hub open after £3m project