Stories

Use the blank canvas of the New Year to start putting others first. It's never been easier to give back to those who need it most.
We are sharing Elis' story and the incredible support he had received from our partner Newlife.
Make a smile lottery share how you can give something back for Giving Tuesday.
To honour Remembrance Day, we are sharing Hari Budha Magar's inspirational journey to be the first double above knee amputee to summit Mount Everest.
Maggie was only 25 when she had a stroke. For #WorldStrokeDay make a smile lottery are sharing her incredible story.
For World Heart Day we are sharing Alex's story on how with the support of The Wessex Cardiac Centre he can live life to its fullest.
For World Mental Health Day 2023 we are sharing Charlotte's* story who was supported through her depression by Mid & North East Essex Mind.
Veteran Colin shares his incredible story on how Blesma helped him and his family through the life changing event of losing his leg.