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Printer Cartridge Recycling for Can...
26-10-17 • Our stories • Posted by
We have an account set up with The Recycling Factory to be able to recycle used printer cartridges. The company will pay Candlelighters for each cartridge received. This is a great, environmentally friendly way to suppor
The Leeds Lunch Trail
25-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
Why not get involved with Leeds Lunch Trail!? It is a pop-up charity food event raising money for Candlelighters which gives you a weeks worth of lunchtime offers in return for a donation. Take part in Leeds Lunch Trail
Foundation boost for Candlelighters...
19-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
We’re excited to announce that the Candlelighters Cottage Campaign has been given a huge boost by The Kentown Wizard Foundation who will match fund all monies raised for the project up to £250,000! The Cottage Campaig
Candlelighters to benefit from Bank...
07-09-17 • Our stories • Posted by
In October, the Bank of England is issuing the new £10 notes, auctioning a number of the new notes with significant serial numbers. Candlelighters are delighted to have been chosen as one of three charities to benefit f
Your stories
Local Chineese restaurant holds cha...
19-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
G-Wu Restaurant Bar Takeaway is a collaboration between two sisters, Mel and Jade, who between them have more than 25 years experience in the industry. Every year, G-WU holds a charity dinner in aid of Candlelighters whe
Antony breaks Guiness World Record ...
17-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
On Friday the 13th October, escapologist, Antony Britton took on the mammoth challenge of the longest “full body burn” run without using oxygen, hoping to smash to current Guinness World Record. Antony invite
Park Leisure Presents – The 7...
05-10-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Corporate supporters, Park Leisure, choose a charity theme every year to raise money. The theme this year is ‘helping to fight cancer’ with proceeds going to Candlelighters and Cancer Research UK. The team se
The ‘Blister Sisters’ t...
28-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Friends, Clare and Karen, (AKA The Blister Sisters) have recently taken on the Trekfest challenge, walking an incredible 50KM across the Peak District, to raise money for Candlelighters. They decided to take on the chall
Sarah keeps the torch burning for C...
27-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
Recently, Sarah Giles, employee of Redmayne-Bentley took part in the Great North Run in aid of Candlelighters. Sarah has raised more than £2,200 for Candlelighters, an amazing total which will make a huge difference to
Suppoter holding a ball in aid of C...
08-09-17 • Your stories • Posted by
One of our supporters, Jo Austin is holding a jazz themed ball in aid of Candlelighters on the 23rd September. The evening will be jazz themed with a bit of burlesque thrown in and the ball will also be going gold to sup
