The Fire Fighters Charity has announced the appointment of Sherine Wheeler as Chief Executive. Joining the charity at the end of April, Sherine brings extensive leadership experience having worked to broaden the reach and deepen the impact of charities, most…
Hovertravel to host birthday tea celebrations in Ryde and Southsea in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity’s 80th anniversary
Hovertravel, the hovercraft service between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, is putting the kettle on this May and hosting a celebration event in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity’s 80th anniversary year. The event will take place during the…
133 women from 28 fire and rescue services to climb Snowdon in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity
A team of 133 women from across 28 UK fire and rescue services are coming together to climb Snowdon next week, with all of them raising vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity. While some have received the Charity’s support…
Charity seeks business donations to fund mental health services
This March, The Fire Fighters Charity is asking organisations and businesses across the UK to donate to support its vital mental health support services for the fire services community. Having seen a huge increase in demand for support since the…
Fire stations and communities help raise record-breaking £96,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity through unwanted clothes donations
Fire stations right across the UK have raised more than £89,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity through unwanted clothes donations in January – contributing to a grand total of over £96,000, when added to the Charity’s other community recycling sites.…
Staff from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service raise over £10,000 in one weekend for the DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal and The Fire Fighters Charity
Last weekend (18-19 February 2023), firefighters from Slough, Langley and Maidenhead fire stations, along with staff and volunteers from throughout Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), organised two car washes and collections to raise money for charity. In total…
Ambassador Theatre Group’s West End theatres make The Fire Fighters Charity their Charity of Choice for 2023
Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has confirmed The Fire Fighters Charity will be its Charity of Choice for its 10 historic West End theatres in London throughout 2023. The world-leading theatre company will collect donations for the Charity at its London…
The Fire Fighters Charity proud to be Chosen Charity for prestigious fire awards
The Fire Fighters Charity will be this year’s Chosen Charity for the Excellence in Fire & Emergency Awards. The awards evening, which is hosted by Fire Knowledge – publisher of FIRE magazine – honours individuals across the fire sector who…
Elvis & Kresse’s annual donation to The Fire Fighters Charity tops £63,000 in 2022
Multi-award-winning brand Elvis & Kresse has donated 50% of profits from its Fire-Hose Range to The Fire Fighters Charity. This year, the trust received a staggering £63,727.12 from Elvis & Kresse, which will be put towards digital support, residential services…
The Fire Fighters Charity opens family space at its Devon centre, Harcombe House
The Fire Fighters Charity has opened a new family zone at its Devon-based centre, Harcombe House, as part of the ongoing development of its vital health and wellbeing services. The Charity supports serving and retired fire and rescue service personnel,…