Make A Wish UK, which grants wishes for poorly kids across the country, is launching a new fundraising scheme called Wear What You Wish and is urging everyone to dress up as what they wanted to be when they were younger.

One man and his hearing dog are on a mission to fetch followers to raise money for life-changing disability dog training charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

The 29-year-old, who has two young sons, is hoping to raise £7500 via funding website GoFundMe that will enable her to develop and maintain a sense of independence.

Hugo Porcher, 5, from Norfolk, was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma brain tumour in October 2013 and began chemotherapy treatment when he was just three years old.

There are only a few tickets left for the Pride of Henshaws ‘black tie with a bright colourful twist’ awards night, hosted by Manchester’s oldest charity Henshaws Society for Blind People

Corrie stars shine bright at Wonderland Ball, hosted by Manchester charity Genesis, raising £80,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Manchester’s animal lovers have been delving into their pockets and have raised £4,800 for pet rehoming centres as part of a summer fundraising campaign.

A stunning online campaign has raised more than £1500 for a down-on-his-luck Stockport resident – after a stranger saw his plight on Panorama.

Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder will be joining his band mates and a host of famous pals on stage at the Manchester Palace Hotel later this month to raise funds for his sick nephew.

Oldham’s roller derby team are gearing up and rolling their way towards Sweden to compete in a international tournament – which could see them crowned champions of Europe.

A Salford student nurse who spent his childhood in care has raised almost £2,000 for the NSPCC – after taking on a series of the most gruelling obstacle courses in the country.