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Front of House Coordinator
04-10-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Full time 37.5 hours (including some evenings and weekends), Permanent 27 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays Based in Leeds Line Manager: Head of Family Support About Us Candlelighters is a successful Yorkshi
CCAM 2018: Summary
28-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
As September comes to an end, so does Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some of the amazing things people have been doing this CCAM to raise funds and awareness for Candlelighters. Clare and Natalie went to Lond
Candlelighters Cottage Official Ope...
24-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
The Candlelighters Cottage, a new home from home accommodation to be provided by the charity for families with a child as an inpatient being treated for cancer at Leeds Children’s Hospital, officially opened last w
Apprenticeship Opportunities
21-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Candlelighters often has apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring young individuals to join our dedicated team where they can develop their skills and experience in a supported environment whilst working for a great ca
Introducing the Nominees: Fundraise...
14-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
We are delighted to introduce the shortlisted nominees for our Fundraiser of the Year award. As Candlelighters do not receive any government funding we rely on amazing fundraisers to continue doing what we do. Congratula
Introducing the Nominees: Company o...
07-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Eco Integrated Property Solutions The company contacted us to offer their services to support the Cottage project. Managing Director, Andrew Walker explained that we had supported him and his family when his son w
Introducing the Nominees: Volunteer...
05-09-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Alan Barnett Following redundancy, Alan began volunteering with Candlelighters in January 2018. Over a six month period he came into the office an average of four days a week, undertaking research and database upd
Introducing the Nominees: Young Fun...
31-08-18 • Our stories • Posted by
Introducing the next award category nominees: Young Fundraiser of the Year These young people have all done an amazing job raising the awareness and fundraising for Candlelighters over the past year. Alexander Mur
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Give a Gift Raises £6000 by Climbi...
20-09-18 • Your stories • Posted by
Last weekend 29 people challenged themselves to climb to the summit of Mount Snowdon in order to raise money to support children with cancer in Yorkshire. Together they have raised over £6000 in support of Candlelighter
A fantastic week of Fundraising for...
19-09-18 • Your stories • Posted by
This week (Monday 17th – Friday 21st September), Duftons Plumbing and Heating Supplies are holding a Charity Trade Week to raise money for us! They have organised a bumper week of fundraising at all 7 of their stor
