charity

9 Oct 2020

Black History Month and the work of Descendants

Its Black History Month and charity Descendants have had their work recognised with the Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2019. This year they celebrate …

17 Jun 2020

Charity starts at home – for more than five centuries

A local 500-year-old charity has been playing a crucial role in helping the most vulnerable people in Hanwell during the coronavirus crisis, as part …

12 May 2020

More than £200,000 in grants paid out so far to support local groups with COVID-19 work

Ealing Council has awarded more than £200,000 in fixed grants to local charities and groups since late March as part of its work to …

25 Feb 2020

How bargain hunt releases happy hormones

Did you know that the buzz of bagging a bargain could help put a spring back in your step? Not only does it make …

9 Aug 2019

Meet Mayor Gulaid – a man of science and medicine

In May, Councillor Dr Abdullah Gulaid was formally elected as the new mayor of Ealing and has been enjoying the ‘very rewarding and challenging’ …

25 Jul 2018

An APPLE a day

A local charity is working hard to help change the eating habits of children across the borough. APPLE, based in Acton, works with children …

2 May 2018

Help yourself, by helping others

As part of national Volunteer Week, an Ealing Volunteers Fair is being held on Saturday, 9 June. It could be a great way for …

6 Feb 2018

Swimathon going great lengths for charity

Ealing Council and local leisure provider Everyone Active are encouraging local people to make a splash in the annual, national Swimathon challenge for Cancer …

24 Jan 2018

Double honours for duo’s community work

Two of Ealing Council’s leading lights were recognised in the Queen’s 2018 New Year Honours list. Councillor Ranjit Dheer, the council’s deputy leader, has …