More than 18,000 calls were answered last year by the Bournemouth and District branch of the Samaritans.
Best foot forward as MSP Capital backs Forest Holme’s Strictly Extravaganza
A property finance lender stepped up to support the culmination of a Strictly-style ballroom dance competition that has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice welcomed MSP Capital as reception drinks sponsor for its glittering Strictly Extravaganza at the Lighthouse Poole arts centre.
HWB charity champions boost Mountbatten Hampshire
Hampshire business and tax advisers HWB Chartered Accountants has raised more than £8,500 for its chosen charity, Mountbatten Hampshire, through a calendar of activities.
Accountant skydives for charity – despite fear of heights
Accountant Matt Cooper has overcome his fear of heights by undertaking a skydive to raise £2,300 for charity.
Douch family roll with it for charity
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors have raised well over £1,100 so far in memory of its former chairman Peter Douch who died a year ago.
Charity hero Franny’s boost for Mountbatten Hampshire
SOUTHAMPTON football legend and outstanding fundraiser Francis ‘Franny’ Benali is the star name at a charity event being staged by Hampshire firm HWB Chartered Accountants.
Challenges facing the charity sector – the experts’ views
Charitable organisations from a range of sectors across the central south region have been outlining the difficulties facing the charity sector in today’s challenging world.
Bowl over to Pelhams for a fun fundraiser
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors are hosting a fundraising afternoon at Pelhams Bowls Club in memory of their late chairman Peter Douch.
Famous painting rescued by sharp-eyed dealer
A dramatic painting showing a famous RNLI rescue attempt has been re-discovered after research showed the setting was north Yorkshire. In the 200th anniversary of the RNLI’s founding, renowned antique dealer Charles Wallrock spotted the Turner-esque artwork for sale.
Cheeky fan gets his favourite band to play in Bournemouth
Acid jazz and funk pioneers The Brand New Heavies are to play in Bournemouth – after a fan asked them to perform in memory of his mum. Steve Heald, from Ferndown, who is being assisted by AE Jolliffe & Son of Douch Family Funeral Directors, will donate all profits of the concert to UK Dementia Research Institute.