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12 September 2024 – 31 October 2024
Join the Board of Trustees at Blaze
We’re looking for volunteers to join our Board of Trustees! Be at the forefront of supporting the next generation of creative leaders and youth-led practice.
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20 August 2024
Cycling across Yorkshire on a child's bike? No problem for this fundraiser
Ben Reid cycled 148 miles from Manchester to Newcastle on a child's bike. And it was all about supporting his favourite independent arts venue.
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4 July 2023
Meet Holly Howe: Chair of Upstart Projects
Introducing Holly, the new chair of Upstart Projects! With a diverse background in art journalism and business communications, Holly brings a unique perspective and a passion for arts and media. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the charity, as we navigate funding opportunities and seek to expand our team.
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21 October 2022
Tutor for Ukraine
A volunteering project offering Ukrainian refugees key communication skills
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17 January 2022
The evolution of buying second-hand
Wearing or even being seen to go into a charity shop has changed. At present, we are working towards a more sustainable way of living. As a child, it was something that provoked embarrassment, but it was a necessity.
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10 December 2021
Interview with Homeless Network Scotland's improvement lead, Martin Gavin
We spoke to Martin Gavin, the improvement lead of Homeless Network Scotland, about how his organisation tackles homelessness and the misconceptions surrounding the issue.
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8 December 2021
Wolverhampton Samaritans release charity single ‘At Christmas’
The charity aims to give isolated and struggling individuals someone to talk to about their issues, and last week released their first ever Christmas single.
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8 December 2021
How to help out this Christmas
Amid all the Christmas chaos, take the time out and help those less fortunate.
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18 October 2021
Interview: Frances Duncan, CEO of the Clock Tower Sanctuary
Voice speaks to Frances Duncan, CEO of Brighton’s Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS) about homelessness in the city, and what they do to help those in need, specifically younger people who have become insecurely housed or live on the streets.
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11 October 2021
The Weeknd is named the United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador
The pop star has been rewarded for his charitable donations to hunger organisations and has expressed that he feels “passionately about addressing world hunger and helping people in need.”
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9 September 2021
Ed Sheeran donates £10,000 to charity, after friend calls for fundraising contribution
The pop star has given a staggering amount of cash to The Myton Hospices, who looked after fellow musician John Parker’s mother before her death
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11 August 2021
Artwork produced by rescue dogs goes up for auction
Artworks created by dogs are going up for auction to support an animal rescue charity in Redcar.
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23 September 2021 – 2 December 2021
AYM Online Courses for 11-16s
Get creative in a fantastic range of online music courses for 11-16s. We’re using Zoom to help you explore your creativity in safe, affordable weekly sessions. Book today!
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9 April 2021
Benefits of volunteering for young people
I took up a volunteer position at my local charity bookshop seven months into the pandemic. Here’s why I think other young people should volunteer if they can.
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19 March 2021
Alfreton Voice Choir online busk for Red Nose Day
Alfreton Male Voice Choir, ‘busk’ to raise funds for the annual Comic Relief ‘Red Nose Day’, defying age and technology to do their bit for the cause.
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9 March 2021
From glam camping to housing the homeless: How the Macari Foundation is improving lives
A legend who has used his footballing fame to house the homeless
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9 December 2020
LGBTQ+ charity Just Like Us launches new campaign #YoungerMe
Just Like Us, the charity for LGBT+ young people, is launching a new campaign this December called #YoungerMe to raise awareness that growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough.
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7 January 2020
5 Ways To Make A Difference
What can you do to reclaim your power and use it for good?