Charity

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

This is Christine's 13th year involved with the toy appeal

This is Christine's 13th year involved with the toy appeal

Christmas Toy Appeal

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Kind-hearted woman collecting toy donations to help families in Ayrshire

The larder will operate from the Boswell Centre

The larder will operate from the Boswell Centre

Funding secured to run vital food larder in Auchinleck

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

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness (left) is taking part in a five-day ultra-endurance challenge and Ayrshire businessman Tom Hunter is matching public donations

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness (left) is taking part in a five-day ultra-endurance challenge and Ayrshire businessman Tom Hunter is matching public donations

Tom Hunter: The nostalgic reason why I'm matching donations for Paddy McGuinness

Pupils and staff took part in the run.

Pupils and staff took part in the run.

Robert Burns Academy

Cumnock pupils and staff raise thousands for charity in honour of colleague

The school is looking for Christmas donations

The school is looking for Christmas donations

Robert Burns Academy looking for Christmas donations to support campaign

Volunteers work tirelessly to reunite lost pets.

Volunteers work tirelessly to reunite lost pets.

Ayrshire dog rescue charity raising funds to support expert equipment

The campaign was launched at Netherthird Community Centre

The campaign was launched at Netherthird Community Centre

East Ayrshire begins campaign to combat gender-based violence

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

The group completed the walk in September.

The group completed the walk in September.

Auchinleck guys complete 96-mile trek for kids cancer charity

A number of dogs are looking for their forever homes.

A number of dogs are looking for their forever homes.

Dogs on the lookout for forever home from Ayrshire rescue centre

TomFest24 was another successful evening.

TomFest24 was another successful evening.

IN PICTURES: Crowds gather for successful TomFest24 event

An excellent amount raised for charity.

An excellent amount raised for charity.

Mauchline music event raises thousands of pounds for disadvantaged children

The will support Release's cause.

The will support Release's cause.

Charity day raises funds for local mental health support service

Charles and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet staff and primary school students at Dumfries House (Jane Barlow/PA)

Charles and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner meet staff and primary school students at Dumfries House (Jane Barlow/PA)

Dumfries House rebirth inspires new Australian version of King's Foundation charity

Lochlan has been rewarded for all his charity efforts.

Lochlan has been rewarded for all his charity efforts.

Cumnock charity hero starting educational roadshow this weekend

The charity is looking for support for Prince and Bear.

The charity is looking for support for Prince and Bear.

Ayrshire dog rescue charity make plea to support orphaned dogs

The King's Foundation is celebrating 10 years of the prgramme

The King's Foundation is celebrating 10 years of the prgramme

King's charity celebrates 10 years of programme founded at Dumfries House

Release is looking for generous donations

Release is looking for generous donations

Local mental health charity searching for kind Christmas raffle donations

The cub is known for its support in the community

The cub is known for its support in the community

Motorcycle club to host Mauchline race night for tot with life-limiting illness

The decorated home in New Cumnock

The decorated home in New Cumnock

New Cumnock home dresses up for Hallowe'en to support local school

Pupils and staff were raising money in memory of a former colleague.

Pupils and staff were raising money in memory of a former colleague.

Great Scottish Run

Cumnock school pupils and staff complete Glasgow race for beloved colleague

The Cumnock Chronicle understands the shop is due to close.

The Cumnock Chronicle understands the shop is due to close.

Ayrshire Hospice

Mauchline charity shop set to close following retail review

Sarah and Robert are doing everything they can to give Rudi to the life he deserves.

Sarah and Robert are doing everything they can to give Rudi to the life he deserves.

Mauchline parents fighting to give 'precious' son a better life

Pupils and staff will be taking on the run once again.

Pupils and staff will be taking on the run once again.

Cumnock pupils and staff gearing up for Scottish run for school 'favourite'

Provost Jim Todd held over the cheque.

Provost Jim Todd held over the cheque.

East Ayrshire Council

Provost hands over cheque to council charity after two years of support

The event will return this year

The event will return this year

Mauchline music event to return in support of disadvantaged children

They're collecting donations in honour of Duke

They're collecting donations in honour of Duke

Car company supporting Cumnock dog charity in memory of 'beloved family member'

The events will be held next month.

The events will be held next month.

Charity hero holding events in Cumnock and Sanquhar next month

The charity fundraiser will be held in Galston

The charity fundraiser will be held in Galston

Exciting assault course fundraiser for charity coming to Ayrshire

Pupils and staff completed the run last year.

Pupils and staff completed the run last year.

Robert Burns Academy

Academy staff and pupils to honour school favourite in annual charity run

The evening is being held in support of Rudi Parker.

The evening is being held in support of Rudi Parker.

Mauchline charity quiz night taking place to support youngster's walking dream

The lunch will take place this month.

The lunch will take place this month.

Marie Curie charity lunch taking place at Dumfries House this month

The day was held for a special cause.

The day was held for a special cause.

Cumnock-based housing firm host charity games day in honour of colleague

A number of dogs are available for adoption.

A number of dogs are available for adoption.

Ayrshire pets looking for adoption from Islay Dog Rescue

Andrew Jenkins is taking on the challenge for charity.

Andrew Jenkins is taking on the challenge for charity.

Star of The Traitors to travel through Sanquhar as part of charity effort

The group operates from the Boswell Centre in Auchinleck.

The group operates from the Boswell Centre in Auchinleck.

Auchinleck support group say baby clothes donations targeted by vandals

Mitch and Martin with their mum, Marion and family.

Mitch and Martin with their mum, Marion and family.

Cumnock brothers to scale Mount Kilimanjaro in honour of loving mum

The charity needs help organising the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal

The charity needs help organising the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal

Poppyscotland seeks volunteers across East Ayrshire

Gracie sitting proudly with her brothers.

Gracie sitting proudly with her brothers.

Catrine youngsters chops off her hair and raises more than £1k for charity

Tomi will take on the challenge in October.

Tomi will take on the challenge in October.

Sanquhar fire fighter to take on sky dive for life-changing charity

Gracie is set to start P2 with a new look.

Gracie is set to start P2 with a new look.

Catrine youngster gearing up for hair shave as she smashes target amount

Hillbillies Motorcycle Club has been fundraising for Ayrshire’s children in hospital.

Hillbillies Motorcycle Club has been fundraising for Ayrshire’s children in hospital.

University Hospital Crosshouse

Thousands raised for Ayrshire's sick kids thanks to brilliant bikers

Brothers Stephen and Kenny will take on the walk.

Brothers Stephen and Kenny will take on the walk.

Cumnock brothers ready to battle 100-mile walk for Crosshouse charity

Ms Whitham, right, presented Lochlan, left, with the motion.

Ms Whitham, right, presented Lochlan, left, with the motion.

MSP presents charity hero with Parliament motion following award win

Callum completed the gruelling challenge earlier this year.

Callum completed the gruelling challenge earlier this year.

Sanuqhar charity hero hands over cheque following challenge for mum

A huge team completed the incredible challenge.

A huge team completed the incredible challenge.

Ayrshire Hopsice

River Ayr walkers raise more than £20,000 for Ayrshire charity

Gracie will shave off her locks for charity.

Gracie will shave off her locks for charity.

Kind-hearted youngster to shave off hair in support of children's charity

All roads lead to the Scout Hall in Dalmellington for the Acts of Kindness group's table top salee on July 20.

All roads lead to the Scout Hall in Dalmellington for the Acts of Kindness group's table top salee on July 20.

Snap up a bargain at table top sale in Dalmellington this weekend

The community are sporting sisters, Riley and Georgie.

The community are sporting sisters, Riley and Georgie.

Fundraising target smashed to support Mauchline sisters battling cancer diagnosis

The Glaisnock Valley Bowling Club in Netherthird is to host next month's event in memory of Cumnock teen Murray Harkness, who died in 2018.

The Glaisnock Valley Bowling Club in Netherthird is to host next month's event in memory of Cumnock teen Murray Harkness, who died in 2018.

Charity event to return in memory of Cumnock teenager - here's the details

The Patna Extravaganza is planned for July 27.

The Patna Extravaganza is planned for July 27.

Summer fun day planned in Doon Valley - but organisers need your help!

The New Cumnock Development Trust is running a 'Wee Kids Club' this summer

The New Cumnock Development Trust is running a 'Wee Kids Club' this summer

Details revealed of 'Wee Kids Club' taking place in New Cumnock this summer