Cowes based charity Little Brig Sailing Trust is to name its second tall ship CAROLINE ALLEN in a special dedication ceremony later this month in Cowes. The Trust use the world’s smallest tall ships to take young people out to share the fun of sailing…

‘Help for Heroes’ raises money to support members of the Armed Forces wounded in the service of their country. Visit Yarmouth (Isle of Wight), 2nd-4th July 2010, for ‘Sailing For Heroes’ and land based fundraising events, and show your appreciation for these extraordinary men and women…

After a two year break, the Isle of Wight Rural Community Action Awards are back with the cash. The Awards aim to highlight and reward voluntary effort that seeks to improve community life on the Isle of Wight…

The nation’s leading first aid charity St John Ambulance Isle of Wight is appealing for people to come forward with real-life stories of how first aid has helped them…

Last week 45 individuals and teams were recognised for their hard work and dedication during the January snow with an NHS Snow Heroes reception in the Full Circle Restaurant, St Mary’s Hospital…

The Isle of Wight Community Fund is encouraging local groups to apply for funding as it opens its 2010 grant programme. A total of £25,000 is available to assist projects aimed at supporting young Islanders, particularly in the 14–25 age range…

As ACRE and RCAN announce the launch of this year’s £500,000 COMMA fund, community groups on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for between £3,000 and £20,000 for community based projects…

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