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Historical Almshouse Charity Celebrates Guildford in Bloom Victory

By Jessica Greenhall manager & clerk to the trustees of Caleb Lovejoy’s Almshouse Charity A charity whose Guildford-born founder lived in the 17th century celebrated a 21st century floral victory…

Firework Fiesta: Guildford Lions Club Announces Extra Attractions

Guildford Lions Club has announced extra attractions for this year’s Firework Fiesta at Stoke Park on Saturday, November 2. The Lions say: “We have improved both the catering and children’s…

Volunteer Mentors Needed for Schools in Guildford and Ash

MCR Pathways, a UK-based charity, is seeking volunteer mentors over the age of 21, to work in schools to make a life-changing difference to a disadvantaged young person. It supports…

Residents at Hedger’s Almshouses Now Have a Garden Room to Enjoy

Hedger’s Almshouses in Merrow has installed a garden room where residents can relax and where friends and family can join them. It has been funded with grants from Your Fund…

Voluntary Action Giving Even More Support to Organisations, Charities and Communities

By David Rose Volunteers are vital for charities and similar organisations to operate. Think of food banks, charity shops, heritage attractions, youth work, good neighbour schemes – without volunteers they…

Challengers’ Five-Year Strategy Is Aimed At Helping Many More Disabled Children

By David Reading Challengers, the Guildford-based charity that supports disabled youngsters, has launched a five-year strategy that aims to increase significantly the number of children it is able to help.…

Financial Crisis May Force Rural Life Living Museum to Close

Tilford’s long-established Rural Life Living Museum says it is facing closure unless it raises £150,000 before the end of October. It is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum…

Guildford Institute’s Crowdfunding Project for Accessible Toilet in its New Community and Wellbeing Centre

The Guildford Institute in Ward Street has launched a crowdfunding project to provide an accessible toilet in its new community and wellbeing centre on the ground floor.  The new centre will…

Community Lottery Brings Big Wins for Local Charities

The communications team at Guildford Borough Council says: “We’re celebrating a successful quarter in our Guildford Community Lottery. Through our lottery, we provide support to local charities while giving our…

Official Opening of Food Redistribution Charity’s New Depot

Food redistribution charity FareShare Sussex & Surrey has officially opened its depot in Guildford, at the Midleton Enterprise Park. It will enable the charity to receive more surplus food, which…