Tag #Community Initiative

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Belfast Funeral Director's Walking Initiative Nominated for Award

Brian Elwood, a Belfast funeral director, created "The Big Dander," a mental health initiative using walks, talks, online support, and day trips for disadvantaged children, nominated for a BBC Make a Difference Award for its positive community impact.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Scarborough Sea Pool Campaign Gains Momentum

A campaign is underway in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, to build a free, public, three-sided seawater pool at South Bay's Children's Corner, aiming to revitalize sea swimming in the town and boost tourism, with a community group leading the effort and facing fundraising challenges.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Teen Boxer's England Debut Showcases Peterborough Boxing Club's Success

Fifteen-year-old Jerry-Mike, a traveller from Wisbech, will represent England in a tri-nations boxing championship starting May 28th in Cardiff, showcasing the success of Peterborough's Top Yard School of Boxing in providing opportunities for at-risk youth.

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Quality Education
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Citizen-Led Initiative Alleviates Halle's Campsite Shortage

Due to a shortage of official campsites in Halle, Germany, a citizen-led initiative called "Camping in Halle" has added about 30 private campsites for the 2025 season, complementing the existing two official sites and reflecting a broader trend of increased camping tourism in Saxony-Anhalt.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Russian Village Attempts Five-Year Alcohol Ban"

The director of Kinzekeevo's community center is leading a five-year alcohol ban in the village's only store starting September 2025, aiming to combat high alcohol consumption and its impact on families and community, despite potential legal challenges and resistance from some villagers.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Hornsea Uniform Swap: A Community Solution to Cost and Waste

The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap, held on Saturday at East Riding Leisure Hornsea due to high demand, provided free school uniforms to parents and carers, saving families hundreds of pounds and diverting clothing from landfills.

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Reduced Inequality
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Chelyabinsk Clothing Line Supports Children Battling Cancer

In Chelyabinsk, Russia, a clothing line featuring artwork by children with cancer was created by volunteers, with proceeds going to the Iskra charity fund; inspired by a founder's sister's cancer battle, the project also provides creative expression and self-esteem boosts for the children, and the f...

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Student-Led Anti-Knife Crime Scheme Nominated for Award

Sheffield Park Academy students launched "Ask for Nik," an anti-knife crime initiative operating in eight Asda stores and other local businesses, allowing young people to discreetly seek help by asking if "Nik" is working; the scheme, used several times since its launch, is nominated for a NextGenLe...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Restored Steam Locomotive Honors Boy, Raises Funds for Children's Hospice

The restored steam locomotive "Lord Oliver Brown", painted in its namesake's favorite color, made its maiden voyage on what would have been Oliver's 17th birthday, raising awareness and funds for Children's Hospice South West, which cared for Oliver before he died aged 11 from Myelodysplastic Syndro...

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West Yorkshire Town Cuts Crime by a Third Through Community Initiative

Baildon, West Yorkshire's Neighbourhood Watch program, boosted by a 2018 membership surge and strong community-police collaboration, reduced crime by over a third; this success is attributed to increased surveillance, improved communication, and support for vulnerable residents.

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