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		<title>Pizza named Greater London&#8217;s favourite moving night takeaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When it comes to the first night in a new home, people in Greater London are most likely to reach for a pizza, according to a new survey by family-run removals firm, Tripps Removals. The survey, which asked 2,000 UK adults what they would most likely order on their first night in a new home, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Call to strengthen future of London&#8217;s 6,924 small charities</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While small charities are the backbone of local communities, many can be vulnerable to economic shocks, threatening their long-term impact, services and the people they support. Ansvar Insurance is highlighting a critical and often overlooked challenge among small charitable organisations: financial resilience. In Greater London alone, 6,924 registered charities fall under the NCVO’s definition of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Local charity earns national recognition for inclusive family programmes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolutely Together, a local charity dedicated to providing free, inclusive leisure opportunities for families of children and young adults with additional needs, has been named a finalist in the Charity Times Awards 2025, the Charity of the Year category. Operating across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, Absolutely Together is the parent charity of a not-for-profit group [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Berkshire heroes to be celebrated with ‘Moving Stories’ awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tripps Removals is delighted to announce the launch of its new &#8216;Moving Stories&#8217; campaign, which will recognise and celebrate individuals across Berkshire who make a difference in their communities. Moving Stories kicks off with its &#8216;Charity Champion&#8217; award, specifically designed to honour individuals who go above and beyond to support charitable causes. Whether it’s fundraising, volunteering [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Survey shows 54% volunteer rate in Greater London amid changing trends</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 08:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As Volunteers’ Week approaches (2nd to 8th June), Ansvar Insurance is calling attention to the changing face of volunteering and what it means for charities and not-for-profit organisations. With digital opportunities rising and the volunteer demographic shifting, understanding these trends is key to supporting and protecting the vital work of volunteers across Greater London. According to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Marathon effort helps charity bring smiles to children with additional needs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 17:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolutely Together is set to support even more families across Berkshire and Hertfordshire thanks to £2,680 raised by Ian Painter, who completed the 2025 London Marathon in support of the charity. Absolutely Together works to put smiles on the faces of children and young people with additional needs. The charity’s aim is to enable families [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Breakspear Park commemorates 80th anniversary of VE Day with immersive exhibition</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In tribute to the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Breakspear Park business park in Hemel Hempstead will transport its staff back in time with a unique and immersive exhibition. From Tuesday 6th to Friday 16th May, the business park&#8217;s modern atrium will house a meticulously recreated WWII air-raid shelter, offering a powerful glimpse into the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>London care providers urged to strengthen risk management amid mounting pressures</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 18:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ansvar Insurance, a leading specialist insurer for the care sector, is urging London providers to take proactive steps to safeguard their services against key risks that threaten their operations. The local care industry is facing increasing challenges, with rising demand and evolving risks putting pressure on providers. According to the latest data from the Department [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Maidenhead’s Absolutely Laser adds new child-friendly features</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Absolutely Laser in Maidenhead is making laser tag even more accessible for children with the introduction of an improved game system and new Meno-Quasar Q2000 laser guns, specifically designed with younger children in mind. The laser guns are lighter, making them easier to hold, and now feature a strap to prevent accidental drops. The firing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from London donors</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from London donors But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges More than half (56%) of Greater London residents donated to charitable causes in 2023, according to the latest UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation. [1] Donations in the capital were more evenly distributed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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