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How small amounts can make a big difference to local charities
We are taking part in Remember a Charity in your Will Week, from 10 to 16 September, an annual campaign designed to highlight the importance of making a Will and the value of gifts to charities. The theme for the week this year is “pass on … Read more
A volunteering role that truly counts
We met for a chat with Colin Ralph who volunteers for our fundraising team. Colin works alongside Linda who is our Database Gift Administrator in the Fundraising Team. The pair oversee the management of the collection tins for Cobalt. There are … Read more
#Volunteering Week – We grab a cuppa with Clare who works full time and still finds the hours to support us
It’s volunteering week and we catch up with Clare who works full time and still finds the hours to donate to Cobalt and has done for over 11 years. Clare Shearer What made you volunteer for Cobalt? It was shortly after my nan died. She had … Read more
Historic Mill Dene Garden opens to raise vital funds for local charity
Lovers of the outdoors are invited to visit the historic Mill Dene Garden on Sunday 3 June 2018. Admission will be £6 and the gardens are open from 2pm to 5pm. With lovely views of the Cotswolds and a church backdrop, the gardens are stunning … Read more
We’re seeking a simply brilliant volunteer!
With Volunteers’ Week fast approaching (1-8 June https://volunteersweek.org), we are seeking a multitasker to help make sure our events are ship shape. To be a successful candidate you must also be willing to step forward and offer your skills … Read more
Natty knits keep anxious hands busy
Cobalt charity worker Karen, along with her mum and friend, is keeping dementia patients in supply of some amazing knits. The knitted tubes, affectionately known as Twiddlemuffs keep the hands of dementia patients busy at the Fritchie Centre run … Read more
Clive Richards OBE new Patron of Cobalt
We are proud to announce our first ever charity patron, Clive Richards OBE KSG DL. Clive is the founder of The Clive and Sylvia Richards Charity and has been a long term supporter of Cobalt, along with many other charities. Clive brings a wealth … Read more
Alan runs Cymru
We catch up with our fantastic supporter Alan Whitby who is running the Great Welsh Marathon for Cobalt on Sunday 15 April. The race is the oldest running marathon In Wales. Alan’s race will take him along the picturesque coast of Llanelli. … Read more
Local man takes on coastal challenge for Cobalt
Alan Whitby from Tewkesbury will run the Great Welsh Marathon for Cobalt on Sunday 15 April. The race is the oldest running marathon In Wales. Alan’s race will take him along the picturesque coast of Llanelli where he will get to run along the … Read more
Innovative tech business inspired to support pioneering Cobalt
Local technology company IRESS has chosen to support Cobalt with a year-long partnership including volunteering and a variety of fundraising activities. The global company employs just under 700 people in the UK, of which over 250 are based in … Read more