The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) are appealing for support to aid the victims of the catastrophic monsoon floods in Kerala, southern India. Volunteers across the UK have been raising funds to distribute to members in Kerala, so millions of people affected by the floods can receive life-saving support. They are asking for donations to…
In May and June, schoolchildren from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham joined staff and volunteers from Father Hudson’s Care to present the money they raised for the charity’s Good Shepherd Appeal. The annual appeal sees children in around 200 Catholic schools raise funds to support the charity’s work. They hold sponsored events, bake sales, odd…
On 1 October, over 200 cyclists and walkers gathered at Cannock Chase for Chase the Cake, an event raising money for Birmingham’s new homeless shelter, Tabor House. Despite the drizzly, grey weather and the early start, there was a sunny atmosphere throughout the event at the Staffordshire beauty spot. Men, women and children of all…