Charity

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

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

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

Hackney Quest works to help young people across Hackney and Hackney Wick

Hackney Quest works to help young people across Hackney and Hackney Wick

Charity helping young people into work set to benefit as new homes sold

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

Chol Hamoed festival by Lubavitch movement

Chol Hamoed festival by Lubavitch movement

Ring of fire as Jewish festival marks giving of the Torah

Rob Rinder visited Stamford Hill ahead of Jewish New Year

Rob Rinder visited Stamford Hill ahead of Jewish New Year

Judge Rinder visits orthodox community at Jewish New Year

Hillary McManus, 30, and her husband Franco, 34, have won Omaze's Victoria Park home

Hillary McManus, 30, and her husband Franco, 34, have won Omaze's Victoria Park home

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Newlyweds win dream £5m Omaze home near picturesque park

Nick Hornby with young writers he supported at Ministry Of Stories in Hoxton

Nick Hornby with young writers he supported at Ministry Of Stories in Hoxton

Author Nick Hornby's charity seeks to reconnect with former writers

An exquisitely renovated property in Victoria Park worth over £5 million is up for grabs in Omaze’s latest house dra

An exquisitely renovated property in Victoria Park worth over £5 million is up for grabs in Omaze’s latest house dra

Omaze launch most exciting million-pound house draw yet

David Beckham has backed the partnership between Omaze and London's Air Ambulance

David Beckham has backed the partnership between Omaze and London's Air Ambulance

David Beckham launches draw for £5m Omaze house with jacuzzi and sauna

Karen Buck, the former MP for Westminster North, is one of this year's recipients

Karen Buck, the former MP for Westminster North, is one of this year's recipients

King's Birthday Honours

King's Birthday Honours - actor and politician among north London recipients

Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey ran the Hackney Half Marathon with more than 20,000 others

Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey ran the Hackney Half Marathon with more than 20,000 others

Bridgerton actor among thousands who ran Hackney Half Marathon

Lucy and best school pal Amani

Lucy and best school pal Amani

'My friend was 23 when she died of a brain tumour - nobody should go through that'

Maia Kennedy was diagnosed with cancer after surgery.. Similar to Princess Kate

Maia Kennedy was diagnosed with cancer after surgery.. Similar to Princess Kate

'Doctors found cancer during my surgery - just like Kate'

The Circle of Toys mural in Old Street, Shoreditch, was found vandalised this morning (February 27)

The Circle of Toys mural in Old Street, Shoreditch, was found vandalised this morning (February 27)

Israel Hamas War

'Peace' mural in aid of toys for Palestinian and Israeli children vandalised

Ailish Walsh was murdered by her boyfriend in December 2022

Ailish Walsh was murdered by her boyfriend in December 2022

'System failed' murdered woman left isolated in weeks before she was stabbed 40 times

Brian Hart won the Maserati a week after his old Porsche broke down

Brian Hart won the Maserati a week after his old Porsche broke down

'I've just won a 177mph Maserati worth £90K - but I'm going to sell it'

The pop group joined CPR training with pupils from Clapton Girls' Academy

The pop group joined CPR training with pupils from Clapton Girls' Academy

British Heart Foundation

S Club join CPR training at school in 'Heart Month' launch

Simone Goode's shop, London Centre for Book Arts, was badly affected by flooding

Simone Goode's shop, London Centre for Book Arts, was badly affected by flooding

Canal and River Trust

'Muddied waters' - Questions remain over cause of Storm Henk flooding

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Getting ready to sleep rough in Hackney

Getting ready to sleep rough in Hackney

‘Help the homeless and sleep rough for a night’

Cristiana is now able to walk thanks to a prosthetic leg

Cristiana is now able to walk thanks to a prosthetic leg

The London Air Ambulance

'One minute I was on my way to work, the next I was crushed under a truck'

Jay John was killed in Hackney in 2020

Jay John was killed in Hackney in 2020

London Ambulance Service

Drug dealer who fatally attacked man in Hackney found guilty of manslaughter

The River Lea near Marshgate Bridge. Inset shows mooring sites before enforcement of 'water safety zone' restrictions.

The River Lea near Marshgate Bridge. Inset shows mooring sites before enforcement of 'water safety zone' restrictions.

Canal and River Trust

Waterways charity slammed for 'unfairly' prioritising some river users over others

Pat Fitzsimons Hackney Foodbank CEO (left) and Omaze's James Oakes

Pat Fitzsimons Hackney Foodbank CEO (left) and Omaze's James Oakes

East London foodbank receives £25K from latest Omaze house prize draw

20-month Dutch shepherd Willow is looking for a new home after she was found abandoned outside The Virgin Queen pub in Hackney

20-month Dutch shepherd Willow is looking for a new home after she was found abandoned outside The Virgin Queen pub in Hackney

'Playful, goofy' dog found abandoned and covered in scars outside pub seeks new home

Krisztian Egyed meeting a doctor while he travelled to a city in southern Turkey during half term

Krisztian Egyed meeting a doctor while he travelled to a city in southern Turkey during half term

Support for Turkey and Syria

"They badly need your support": Hackney teacher travels to Turkey

Ngozi Fulani has stepped down as CEO of Sistah Space (Image: PA)

Ngozi Fulani has stepped down as CEO of Sistah Space (Image: PA)

Royal race row charity boss steps down after backlash

Simon Cole and David Vannen raised over £3000 doing a range of fitness challenges over the winter months

Simon Cole and David Vannen raised over £3000 doing a range of fitness challenges over the winter months

"Life continues in the face of horror": fundraisers describe what they saw in Ukraine

DJ Spoony during the after party during the 2019 PFA Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel

DJ Spoony during the after party during the 2019 PFA Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel

King Charles III

Hackney DJ 'conflicted' about receiving British Empire Medal

DJ Spoony is a DJ from Hackney whose real name is Johnathan Joseph

DJ Spoony is a DJ from Hackney whose real name is Johnathan Joseph

King Charles III

Hackney DJ dedicates British Empire Medal to community and mum who 'gave me rhythm'

The Everyday Luxuries Calendar

The Everyday Luxuries Calendar

'Everyday luxuries': Advent calendar highlights cost-of-living crisis

Ngozi Fulani, CEO of Sistah Space

Ngozi Fulani, CEO of Sistah Space

It was 'like an interrogation': Hackney charity chief on Lady Susan Hussey comments

The winners of the Mayor's Civic Awards 2022 alongside Mayor Philip Glanville

The winners of the Mayor's Civic Awards 2022 alongside Mayor Philip Glanville

Children & Young People

'Unsung heroes' celebrated at Hackney's 2022 civic awards

Volunteers for the East London Waterworks Park

Volunteers for the East London Waterworks Park

Hackney Marshes

Bid to create wild swimming ponds at former waterworks site close to target

One of the selected photographers, Angela, said she took this photograph after her phone had been stolen:

One of the selected photographers, Angela, said she took this photograph after her phone had been stolen:

Photography exhibition shows life through foodbank visitors' eyes

The school teaches children to grow, cook and eat food while also serving as a community hub

The school teaches children to grow, cook and eat food while also serving as a community hub

Children's cookery school receives architectural award

Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton.

Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton.

'Staffing crisis' impacts hospice's end of life care service

Founder of Bookbike London celebrating the social enterprise's 7,000 book milestone with former Holby City actress Jaye Jacobs

Founder of Bookbike London celebrating the social enterprise's 7,000 book milestone with former Holby City actress Jaye Jacobs

Bookbike celebrates delivering 7,000 books in east London

Hackney seven-year-old Maija was excited to try out her Race-Runner as soon as it arrived

Hackney seven-year-old Maija was excited to try out her Race-Runner as soon as it arrived

Charity Fundraiser

Community gifts Hackney girl 'freedom' to run with Race-Runner gift

Mayor of Hackney Philip Glanville meets residents at Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation (HCEO)

Mayor of Hackney Philip Glanville meets residents at Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation (HCEO)

Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation celebrates £250,000 refurbishment

Home improvers and tradespeople in Hackney have helped raise thousands for cancer support, via a campaign by business Leyland SDM

Home improvers and tradespeople in Hackney have helped raise thousands for cancer support, via a campaign by business Leyland SDM

Charity Fundraiser

Hackney home improvers and tradespeople raise thousands for cancer support

Subira Cameron-Goppy, Windrush co-ordinator at Claudia Jones Organisation

Subira Cameron-Goppy, Windrush co-ordinator at Claudia Jones Organisation

Hackney charity offers help for those suffering Windrush trauma in silence

Hackney Stand Up to Racism (HSUTR) raised over £500 at a fundraiser to help support refugees

Hackney Stand Up to Racism (HSUTR) raised over £500 at a fundraiser to help support refugees

Charity Fundraiser

Hackney anti-racism group holds fundraiser for refugees

The character of the pub front has been preserved during the Ivy Street renovation, but the whole site has been redeveloped to provide a much larger community centre on two floors with Sam Jacob's own home on the upper floors

The character of the pub front has been preserved during the Ivy Street renovation, but the whole site has been redeveloped to provide a much larger community centre on two floors with Sam Jacob's own home on the upper floors

Cash for Charities

Hoxton charity appeals for donations so it can reopen and support Hackney families

Hackney and Islington community groups will be getting funding for transformational projects in the Old Street area

Hackney and Islington community groups will be getting funding for transformational projects in the Old Street area

Cash for Charities

Old Street charities to share £20,000 community pot

Hackney poet, playwright and author Lemn Sissay OBE.

Hackney poet, playwright and author Lemn Sissay OBE.

Hackney History

'Reach for the stars,' says poet Lemn Sissay on success and Christmas Dinners

Hackney's Professor Green sings Christmas carols with a choir at London's Charing Cross station for the Just Eat Christmas Meal Appeal

Hackney's Professor Green sings Christmas carols with a choir at London's Charing Cross station for the Just Eat Christmas Meal Appeal

Charity Fundraiser

Lower Clapton rapper Professor Green leads festive choir performance for charity

Two Driving for Change buses will hit the roads in Hackney to support rough sleepers in the borough and across the capital

Two Driving for Change buses will hit the roads in Hackney to support rough sleepers in the borough and across the capital

London buses transformed to support rough sleepers with essential services

Ken Olisa OBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, during his opening speech at the London Faith & Belief Community Awards

Ken Olisa OBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, during his opening speech at the London Faith & Belief Community Awards

Hackney charities receive awards for community work

Raheem Sterling unveiled his foundation at his former school, Wembley's Ark Elvin Academy, this afternoon (November 16)

Raheem Sterling unveiled his foundation at his former school, Wembley's Ark Elvin Academy, this afternoon (November 16)

Raheem Sterling launches foundation at former school in Wembley

A community barbecue was held in aid of City Harvest, an organisation which has distributed thousands of meals to people in need in Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

A community barbecue was held in aid of City Harvest, an organisation which has distributed thousands of meals to people in need in Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

City Harvest helps feed thousands in Hackney and Tower Hamlets

LCF helps small grassroots organisations grow by supporting them with crucial funding as well as advice.

LCF helps small grassroots organisations grow by supporting them with crucial funding as well as advice.

There With You This Winter

How Community Foundations fund 'under the radar but vital' groups

Upper Clapton rapper Professor Green dished out porridge to Hackney pupils last month.

Upper Clapton rapper Professor Green dished out porridge to Hackney pupils last month.

Rapper Professor Green serves porridge to Hackney pupils