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Cobalt turn digital to fundraise
We are launching a digital fundraising platform to help replace lost income from community fundraising as a result of the pandemic. Supporters can challenge their wits with a monthly quiz to hold with family and friends, choose a favourite walk … Read more
Dave “The Hair” Burley’s double marathon return leg for Cobalt
Adventurous charity supporter Dave Burley will repeat the 52 mile run he last did back in 1984 for Cobalt but on two wheels this time. Although still a keen long distance runner, aged 73, Dave will attempt the route by bike this year starting … Read more
October is breast cancer awareness month
The campaign highlights the importance of being aware of any changes and signs and symptoms of breast cancer to look out for and of the ongoing need for research. Cobalt support two breast cancer research nurses for whom there is no available … Read more
Cancer nurse gifted laptop computer by local business
Staff from the Cheltenham office of global technology company Iress have fundraised the purchase of a brand new laptop computer for Cobalt’s Teenage and Young Adults with Cancer (TYA) Specialist Nurse, Megan Wilsher. The new piece of kit enables … Read more
We are urging our supporters to pass on something wonderful
Cobalt is one of over 200 charities taking part in Remember A Charity Week around the UK. We are urging our supporters to pass on something wonderful by leaving a gift in their Will to Cobalt, after they’ve taken care of friends and family. We … Read more
Supporter turns lockdown time into £2,100
Supporter Susan Gore, her husband and daughter Ali have raised an amazing £2,100 for us through an assortment of fantastic fundraising activities. Sue’s husband who was in the tailoring profession turned his hand to transforming duvets and other … Read more
Cobalt opens gardens virtually
We are launching a virtual version of our popular open garden scheme. Visitors to our website can tour a series of gardens including Highnam Court, Stowell Park and Quenington as well as a number of supporters’ gardens. Open gardens normally … Read more
Solicitors team up with charity for Make A Will Month
Throughout April, local solicitors in Gloucestershire are donating their expertise free of charge to write or update straightforward Wills. In return clients can choose to make a donation to local medical charity Cobalt. All they need to do is … Read more
Yoga and mindfulness event to be held for Cobalt
Yoga and mindfulness classes will be taken by professional teachers as part of an event for Cobalt. The fundraising event will be held during Mental Health Awareness Week on Wednesday 20th May at Brockworth Community Centre in Gloucester from … Read more
The Big Sort is now closed. No more Christmas cards thank you.
The Big Sort is now closed but don’t forget we still accept greetings cards and stamps all year round. A massive thank you to everyone who brought in used greetings cards as part of our Big Sort. We were absolutely blown away by the … Read more