International Day of Disabled Persons
The International Day of Disabled Persons is today, 3 December, with a 2020 theme of hidden disabilities. We don’t necessarily notice those with chronic pain, hearing impairment, brain injuries, autism, learning disabilities or mental illness, so this year, the aim is to raise awareness of the impact for sufferers, many of whom remain silent in […]
Opera North’s Light up Lives
Opera North is asking for help to light up lives in schools, communities and homes by connecting people through music this Christmas. Music can have such a positive impact on wellbeing, which is why Opera North continues to provide this form of entertainment and escapism at this particularly challenging time. In order to extend its […]
Yorkshire Dance #GiveBack2020 on Giving Tuesday
Local charity Yorkshire Dance is helping people to dance their way through lockdown, all from the comfort of their own homes. The charity is getting people of all ages, learning (surprisingly!) Bollywood, voguing and breakdancing in a growing movement which asks people to get involved in #GiveBack2020 on 1 December, Giving Tuesday. Rachel Kingdom, Development […]
Awesome Merchandise’s Campaign for Simon on The Streets
Leeds company Awesome Merchandise is supporting local charity for the homeless, Simon on the Streets, to raise £50k through its new ‘Keep Leeds Warm’ designs in partnership with local artist Drew Millward. The Leeds-based printing company, Awesome Merchandise, is launching Keep Leeds Warm, a campaign to raise £50k to support local homeless charity, Simon on the Streets, […]
#theatrefor1pound Launched to Raise Money for The Arts
Victoria Smith has launched #theatrefor1pound to help artists and arts companies in Yorkshire, in particular Northern Ballet and Leeds Playhouse, at a time when our culture is being threatened like never before. #theatrefor1pound encourages everyone to donate just £1 to help preserve live theatre performances. This modest sum recognises the struggle so many people are […]
