Charities Collection (page 9)

The naming ceremony of the New Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris was performed at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Members of the crew pose in from of the lifeboat Caroline Oates Aver and William Maine as the Ferryside station prepares to be closed down at the end of the month. In the background is the Hon

The Lifeboat William Maynard leaves her shed for a practice launch at Ferryside launch station, Carmarthenshire. 20th September 1947

Coxswain Bob Davies prepares to fire the last maroon as the Ferryside station prepares to be closed down at the end of the month. In the background is the Hon. Secretary Lt. Col. Charles Neville

Ferryside lifeboat Richard Ashley in a practice launch in the Estuary, Carmarthenshire, Wales. 8th July 1969

Ferryside Lifeboat Richard Ashley with coxswain David Arthur. July 1969

Ferryside lifeboat Caroline Oates Aver and William Maine plunges away from her launching carriage for her last cruise in the Towy estuary before the station is closed at the end of the month

The motor lifeboat William Maynard leaves the boathouse for a practice launch at Ferryside station, Carmarthenshire. 8th July 1969

Charity Walk Completed, these young participants enjoy a rest and pint of beer, the West Bromwich Charity Walk is in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project

Postmaster General John Stonehouse, on the eve of the introduction of his two tier postal system, the MP for West Bromwich, unsuccessfully attempts to by a stamp from the machine at Westbury

West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds, 200 people took part

West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds, 200 people took part

The Mayor flanked by Pc Colin Horne (left) and Pc Simon Cross dish out some Christmas cheer at the Salvation Army lunch, Cambridge Citadel, Tenison Road, Cambridge, Christmas Day 25th December 1975

Gotcha... Sgt John Langford and Pc David Christie apprehend convicts at Parkside, from left, Paul Brazir, Steve Rawlins and Steve Woolford, Sponsored Criminals for the day, Cambridge

Cher, American singer and actress, at the Look Ahead hostel project in Dock Street, London, where she had been invited to unveil a mural created and designed by the hostel

Cher, American singer and actress at London Gatwick Airport, where a specially chartered DC8 is being loaded with humanitarian aid for Armenia

Cher, American singer, presents cheque for 15, 000 pounds to representatives of the Cranial Facial Foundation, on behalf of the Sunday People newspaper, backstage, ahead of her Heart of Stone Tour

Santa arrives at Huyton Fire Station, for a special Christmas party for 20 lucky boys and girls, the crew on Green Watch raised the money for the event ny running 10km around Birkenhead Park

Life in 1960s Colonial Hong Kong, with a rapidly growing population of more than 4 million people, many are forced to live in squatter shacks and shanty towns, Pictured January 1968

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret attend a gala charity matinee of ballet in aid of the Royal Academy of Dancing, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

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Middlesbrough based Phantom Squadron CB Radio Group members, who recently raised nearly 1000 pounds for the South Cleveland Hospital Kidney Transplant Fund after a 132 hour chat in

Bracknell Half Marathon, Sunday 7th June 1992

Reading Football Club Players Charity Walk, Nationwide Football Against MS, Oxford Road, Reading, Monday 27th April 1992

Students promote Fancy Dress Charity Dance, Disco, Teesside University, Circa 1975

Lady Spencer Churchill celebrates her 89th birthday with a reception at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London. The occasion also marked the launching of the Churchill Centenary Trust campaign to

Grangetown pensioners have donated a number of presents and food stuffs which they will be donating to under privileged youngsters in North Yorkshire, England, December 1972

Army Cadets selling Poppies ahead of Remembrance Day, Teesside, November 1976

Princess Diana visits Wales, October 1991. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana talking with Fred Smith of South Wales Talking Magazine, during a visit to the Cardiff Institute for the Blind

Princess Diana, arrives to officially open Acorns Childrens Hospice, only the 3rd Childrens hospice in the world. Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands. 14th December 1988

Piano Pushing Competition at Young Mens Christian Association, Teesside, North East, England, 1972

The staff of Ormesby Secondary School in Stockwith Close decided to Go Ape in aid of guide dogs for the blind, 9th December 1982

With film and stage star Simone Silva at his side, Petty Officer Albert Lewis had to keep shouting, " Eyes down, look in"

London Marathon 1981, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 29th March 1981

London Marathon 1982, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 9th May 1982

Running for young lives! Colin Gregg, head of Kings School, the Chronicles Alison Blair, Tyne Tees TVs Bill Steel and Wincey Willis and Alan Craft, the RVI consultant who treats children with cancer

A cheque for more than £150, 000 raised by 10, 000 entrants in the Child Cancer Run
A cheque for more than £ 150, 000 raised by 10, 000 entrants in the Child Cancer Run, sponsored by Greggs the bakers, was presented to the childrens cancer unit at Newcastle RVI

Charity fun runners were the toast of the hospital as they handed over a cheque for more than £ 130, 000. The cash was generated at the annual childrens cancer run, which attracted 7

Match That, trainees at Middlesbroughs Erimus Centre are set to send their latest shipbuilding project sliding down the slipway

Children enjoy Bonfire Night at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 5th November 1960. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Children in rehearsals for Christmas Play at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, December 1960. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Schoolchildren in Language Class at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 22nd May 1967. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 24th August 1959. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist, Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 17th December 1962. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

A tall story, Green-fingered Beaumont Park youngsters Paul and Lisa Askham did blooming well for the half a million pound Examiner Bodyscanner Appeal

Billy Connolly, Charity Walk, Scotstoun, Glasgow, Scotland, 9th June 1982

Paul Daniels, magician, opens the charity race day at Redcar, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, England, 27th August 1995

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"Charities: Uniting Communities and Changing Lives" From the historic Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon to the courageous crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry, they have always been at the forefront of making a difference. Whether it's rescuing lives or entertaining crowds like Francis Rossi, lead singer with Pop Group Status Quo, who sang on stage at Live Aid concert, their impact is undeniable. In 1908, the Sheffield Association in aid of the Adult Deaf and Dumb showcased sign language as a powerful tool for communication with their heartfelt rendition of "I am thine, O Lord". This display highlighted how charities not only provide support but also foster inclusivity within society. The Royal Air Force Display Posters at Hendon serve as a reminder that charities extend beyond borders. They bring people together from all walks of life to carve a wake in even the harshest conditions. Just like the brave crewmen of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat - Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman - who fearlessly navigate through treacherous waters and can more than just organizations; they are beacons of hope that shine brightly amidst adversity. Their unwavering dedication to serving others has transformed countless lives across generations. From providing aid during times of crisis to championing causes close to our hearts, these selfless acts embody compassion in its purest form. So let us celebrate these remarkable charities that continue to inspire change every day. Together, we can create a world where kindness knows no boundaries and everyone has an equal chance for happiness.