Charity

Sally Boyle, founder of the Starry Eyes Performance Foundation, with Gill Matthews and Alison Urch at the opening of their new stall in the Castle Place Market Hall.

New market hall stall comes to Trowbridge

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

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

L-R: Wes Brown and Keith Gillespie are amongh former Manchester Utd legends taking part in a family fun day for charity at the Legends Sports Bar in Trowbridge on Saturday, November 16.

L-R: Wes Brown and Keith Gillespie are amongh former Manchester Utd legends taking part in a family fun day for charity at the Legends Sports Bar in Trowbridge on Saturday, November 16.

Former Manchester Utd legends play for charity at sports bar

The Salvation Army is now seeking your donations following the launch of its 2024 Christmas Present Appeal.

The Salvation Army is now seeking your donations following the launch of its 2024 Christmas Present Appeal.

Salvation Army launches 2024 Christmas Present Appeal

The Holt Poppy Cascade on St Katherine's Church.

The Holt Poppy Cascade on St Katherine's Church.

Village knits over 7,200 poppies to honour men who died serving their country

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

Trowbridge mayor Stephen Cooper and town crier Trevor Heeks, along with the volunteer drivers for Trowbridge Area Community Link.

Trowbridge mayor Stephen Cooper and town crier Trevor Heeks, along with the volunteer drivers for Trowbridge Area Community Link.

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New minus bus to help communities get about Wiltshire town

Annali Bamber-Jones

Annali Bamber-Jones

Wiltshire volunteer encourages others to consider becoming a trustee

Michala Lancefield, of the Salvation Army in Trowbridge, launches the organisation's 2024 Christmas Present Appeal with a senior army officer from the Warminster Garrison.

Michala Lancefield, of the Salvation Army in Trowbridge, launches the organisation's 2024 Christmas Present Appeal with a senior army officer from the Warminster Garrison.

Salvation Army launches 2024 Christmas Present Appeal in Wiltshire

Wadia Boutaba with her paint pens outside the Little Earth Café in Fore Street

Wadia Boutaba with her paint pens outside the Little Earth Café in Fore Street

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Artist brings colour to town shop windows by painting beautiful designs

Roger Sewill and Scarlet are trekking through five counties for charity

Roger Sewill and Scarlet are trekking through five counties for charity

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Man walks 200 miles with pony and will travel through Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council is recruiting more foster carers including emergency foster carers

Wiltshire Council is recruiting more foster carers including emergency foster carers

Wiltshire Council is recruiting more foster carers including emergency foster carers

Trowbridge Mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper receives a remembrance poppy from Town Crier Trevor Heeks and collector Linda Dowsett to launch the annual Poppy Appeal.

Trowbridge Mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper receives a remembrance poppy from Town Crier Trevor Heeks and collector Linda Dowsett to launch the annual Poppy Appeal.

Trowbridge Town Council

County town’s annual Poppy Appeal launched - all you need to know

Dragon Fire, the Gorgons Minis entry.

Dragon Fire, the Gorgons Minis entry.

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PHOTOS: 'Thousands' line streets to enjoy town's carnival

Before and after; Trowbridge Cricket Club chairman Steve Wordley keeps a promise to an old friend by having his hair shaved off.

Before and after; Trowbridge Cricket Club chairman Steve Wordley keeps a promise to an old friend by having his hair shaved off.

Cricket club chairman’s head shave keeps a promise to an old friend

Sam Camden cuts the ribbon to open the store with store manager Sarah Leunder and chief executive officer Claire Marshal.

Sam Camden cuts the ribbon to open the store with store manager Sarah Leunder and chief executive officer Claire Marshal.

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Domestic abuse charity opens first retail store in town centre

The adorable dogs looking for ‘second chance’ homes

Shelia Smith donates her long ponytail for Young Lives vs Cancer with support from customer Adie Petts (left ) and landlord Richard Webb who had their heads shaved.

Shelia Smith donates her long ponytail for Young Lives vs Cancer with support from customer Adie Petts (left ) and landlord Richard Webb who had their heads shaved.

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Publicans brave head shave to help cancer charity make wigs

Cepen Lodge Care Home staff during their 26-mile walk

Cepen Lodge Care Home staff during their 26-mile walk

Chippenham care home staff complete 26-mile charity walk

Dominic West has been chosen as a new ambassador for Wiltshire homelessness charity Julian House

Dominic West has been chosen as a new ambassador for Wiltshire homelessness charity Julian House

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The Crown star Dominic West becomes ambassador for Wiltshire charity

Rupert Everett chatting with a Julia's House nurse and family

Rupert Everett chatting with a Julia's House nurse and family

Rupert Everett to appear at charity event in Wiltshire this weekend

The Midcounties Co-operative has launched the Doing Good Together Fund

The Midcounties Co-operative has launched the Doing Good Together Fund

New Co-op fund to support Wiltshire good causes

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Street Scene with staff members from idverde

Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Street Scene with staff members from idverde

Don't Mess with Wiltshire campaign is making a rubbish difference

Nick Johnson and his dog Louis

Nick Johnson and his dog Louis

Warminster man walks 3k miles with dog to raise £50k for charity

Can you help us help those in need

Can you help us help those in need

Letter: Can you help us help those in need?

Ready for a change of career? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Ready for a change of career? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Ready for a change of career? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Plenty to cry about: Trowbridge town crier Trevor Heeks once again opened the Trowbridge Country Fair 38 years after first being appointed.

Plenty to cry about: Trowbridge town crier Trevor Heeks once again opened the Trowbridge Country Fair 38 years after first being appointed.

Fair 'a success' after other Wiltshire events cancelled over wet weekend

Bradford on Avon Boat Club has completed a £200,000 project to triple the size of one of its two boathouses.

Bradford on Avon Boat Club has completed a £200,000 project to triple the size of one of its two boathouses.

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Club completes £200k project to triple size of boathouse

Max Harries, 11, sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in the English Channel.

Max Harries, 11, sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in the English Channel.

Young cancer survivor goes on 'once in a lifetime' sailing adventure

FearFree Wiltshire is planning to open its first retail superstore at the former Argos store in Trowbridge.

FearFree Wiltshire is planning to open its first retail superstore at the former Argos store in Trowbridge.

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Charity reveals expected opening date for first shop in Wiltshire

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

FearFree is taking the former Argos store in the Gateway complex.

FearFree is taking the former Argos store in the Gateway complex.

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Domestic abuse charity calls for help to open its first retail store

Oli Clark is taking his Enigma magic show on tour to raise funds for Alzheimer's Support in honour of his grandmother.

Oli Clark is taking his Enigma magic show on tour to raise funds for Alzheimer's Support in honour of his grandmother.

Teenage magician is going on tour for a very special reason

Members of the Crossfit gym were put through their paces helping to raise money for the charity Child.org.

Members of the Crossfit gym were put through their paces helping to raise money for the charity Child.org.

Gym members complete Throw Down challenge to raise cash for charity

One of the traditional red Routemaster buses en route to Imber.

One of the traditional red Routemaster buses en route to Imber.

All the best photos as thousands of visitors explore Wiltshire ‘ghost village’

Bikers set out from Trowbridge Rugby Club on the Ben Garland Memorial event.

Bikers set out from Trowbridge Rugby Club on the Ben Garland Memorial event.

Family of missing Wiltshire man stage 'biggest ever' fundraising event

Career change ready? Have a spare room? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Career change ready? Have a spare room? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Career change ready? Have a spare room? Become a foster carer with Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge Men's Shed founder member Dave Woodley with some of the team at their workshops in Court Street.

Trowbridge Men's Shed founder member Dave Woodley with some of the team at their workshops in Court Street.

Wiltshire Men's Shed appeals for help to find bigger new home

The convoy of buses taking visitors to Imber

The convoy of buses taking visitors to Imber

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Everything to know about annual trip to Wiltshire’s famous ‘ghost’ village

Helen Gray (right) with some of the dedicated stitchers at the Courts Gardens making up the cascade of red poppies.

Helen Gray (right) with some of the dedicated stitchers at the Courts Gardens making up the cascade of red poppies.

Villagers join forces to knit massive Remembrance Day poppy cascade

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

Swifties for Southport appeal organisers (l-r); Cristina Jones and Holly Goldring.

Swifties for Southport appeal organisers (l-r); Cristina Jones and Holly Goldring.

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Taylor Swift fans raise over £200k for Southport stabbing victims

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

Sophie Ward playing the flute with the Band of the Royal Marines at Collingwood

Sophie Ward playing the flute with the Band of the Royal Marines at Collingwood

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Royal Marine musicians play for bandmate at hospice for 'last time'

Sophie and Chloe Anderson fill out their results sheet with this exhibit at the Holbrook PTA scarecrow trail.

Sophie and Chloe Anderson fill out their results sheet with this exhibit at the Holbrook PTA scarecrow trail.

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Scarecrow trail celebrates success with record fundraising total

George Hutton with his wife Jan with the rare 1927 Douglas.

George Hutton with his wife Jan with the rare 1927 Douglas.

Classic bike show raises cash for church restoration project

Four of the volunteers who help run Trowbridge Sea Cadets

Four of the volunteers who help run Trowbridge Sea Cadets

Trowbridge Sea Cadets to row miles to celebrate 65th anniversary

Nick Johnson with his English Setter Louis get a send off from staff at Specsavers' Three Horseshoes branch in Warminster

Nick Johnson with his English Setter Louis get a send off from staff at Specsavers' Three Horseshoes branch in Warminster

Nick’s epic trek around England’s coastline in memory of late wife

Trowbridge charity Ruksak 45218 moves into a new home in the former Shaws draper store at Castle Place shopping centre.

Trowbridge charity Ruksak 45218 moves into a new home in the former Shaws draper store at Castle Place shopping centre.

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Trowbridge charity relocates to Castle Place shopping centre

Some of the live music from MarshFest 2022.

Some of the live music from MarshFest 2022.

What you need to know about festival MarshFest's fifth outing

Nine-year-old enthusiast Sacha Wood-Fontay tends to the 1917 Mann patching roller.

Nine-year-old enthusiast Sacha Wood-Fontay tends to the 1917 Mann patching roller.

Steam and showers greet visitors to Wessex Midsummer Vintage Show

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason's car collection

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason's car collection

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Rock star opens garden to public including £50m car collection