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Spot the Easter Bunny
We are launching a Virtual Easter Hunt to replace the Great Easter Egg Trail usually held in Sandford Park. The hunt can be played at home, giving families a chance to be active and creative, seeking items, solving puzzles, and designing their … Read more
Cobalt’s Make a Will month
Throughout April, local solicitors will be donating time and expertise to support Cobalt. For those of you who have making or updating a will on their to-do list, Cobalt’s Make a Will month may be just what is needed. Solicitors will write or … Read more
Supporters help raise over £35,000 to fund new blood analysis service
Supporters of Cobalt took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity and raised over £35,000 in just 1 week. Donations to Cobalt through The Big Give website were matched by the Clive and Sylvia … Read more
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
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
Over £50,000 raised to fund Gloucestershire breast cancer research nurses in just one week!
Our fantastic supporters took part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity and raised an astonishing £50,922 in just 7 days. Donations given through The Big Give website were doubled with the money … Read more
Double your donations to help fund Gloucestershire breast cancer research
Donations are set to double as Cobalt take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge – a national campaign of ‘match-giving’ to charity. Go to thebiggive.org.uk website and search for Cobalt to double your donation. The Big Give is a non-profit, … Read more
Flowers, mulled wine and mince pies make for a festive Christmas event
Visitors to a Gloucestershire garden centre can start to get in the mood for Christmas with a festive flower arranging demonstration set to take place this week. RHS Chelsea Gold Medallist Katherine Keir will be sharing her award winning … Read more