Children’s charity, the Oakland Foundation, is looking to support new child and youth initiatives thanks to the generosity of local people and donations from the business community.

A new phone app developed and created by Birmingham-based entrepreneur, 86-year-old Tom Elliott from Erdington, is now helping to raise funds for the NHS.

DIY shop Thompson & Parkes Stourport will be holding a charity car wash on Saturday 14th March at their Minster Road premises from 12 noon to 4pm in aid of Wyre Forest homeless charity HELP.

Children’s charity the Oakland Foundation organised a pancake and batter mix donation for students at Ipsley CE RSA Academy to help celebrate Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, on the 25th February.

Redditch businessman Dean Attwell is undertaking a gruelling 3-week expedition to the South Pole, with every penny donated going to support children's charity Molly Olly's Wishes