The Bunnings sausage sizzle is a beloved ritual for peckish weekenders heading to the hardware store, and a boost for local charities — but now it too has been hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Prices last month increased at the iconic barbecues across Australia, as the community groups fundraising at the fry-ups reported plummeting profits, … Read more
Mark Knopfler has rounded up a stellar list of names for Teenage Cancer Trust’s new single (Image: Joby Sessions/Guitarist Magazine/Future via Getty Images) It’s a long journey from a 1970s cyclone to 83-year-old Ringo Starr picking up his drumsticks. But, if you want to trace the arc of the charity single, then this is its … Read more
Joe Powell-Main was a promising Royal Ballet student when a recurring knee injury and car accident at 14 seemed to end it all. For years, he was “made to feel like I don’t belong,” but fought back and built a dynamic new dance career. Tonight, Joe will take to the stage at the charity gala … Read more
Economic uncertainties and changing spending patterns may have affected giving nationally in the past year, but in the East Bay, generous Share the Spirit readers continue to show support for area nonprofits and the important work they do every day. Readers have contributed $529,294 so far to this news organization’s annual Share the Spirit campaign, … Read more
According to Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy, Americans were a little less generous last year than they were amid the height of COVID in 2020 and 2021. Total giving (individual and corporate donations, bequests and foundation giving) slid by 3.4 percent to $499.33 billion in 2022 from 2021 and the decline was a steeper 10.5%, … Read more
LONDON: Climate change poses “the single biggest threat” to Britain’s historic sites, buildings, coastlines, rivers and countryside, the country’s main conservation charity said on Monday.The National Trust said it was already experiencing first-hand the consequences of more frequent extreme weather events — such as drought, heavy rain and wildfires — on its properties.“It demands our … Read more
On the International Day of Charity, which is marked on September 5 every year, the world unites to celebrate the power of compassion and selflessness. This day, established by the United Nations, serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can create a chain of positive change. The day honours Mother Teresa, a … Read more