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Guardian's 2025 Charity Appeal Fights Division

The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal supports grassroots organisations countering far-right extremism and mending community divisions. Discover the five partner charities and how to donate.

Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.

Girl's final Christmas made special by hospice tech

Ann-Louise Owens, 15, has a rare life-limiting condition. As her family prepares for her last Christmas, a hospice and charity Lifelites use assistive technology to bring her joy through music. Support the Mirror's appeal.

Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.

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