Veteran fundraiser Lloyd Scott is climbing Scafell Pike in a 60kg deep-sea diving suit for his final charity challenge.

The fundraiser climbing Scafell Pike in a deep-sea diving suit

A man from Keswick is walking alongside the A66 from Workington to Middlesbrough raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Keswick man takes on 'Route A66' to raise money for charity 

Lockdown and social distancing rules have made for a tough financial year for the Calvert Trust, which offers outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities.

Lake District disability charity says pandemic has left £1m gap in funding

Owner, Kerry Irving, set up an online funding page two days ago to raise money to create a lifelike bronze statue of his beloved spaniel.

Fundraiser smashes target to build bronze statue of social media spaniel

Carlisle toddler Stanley Dalton travelled to Singapore on Sunday for what's hoped could be life-saving treatment.

Stanley Dalton travels to Singapore for potentially life-saving treatment

Chris Brannigan is raising money, by journeying the 700-mile trek from Lands End to Edinburgh, for a pioneering treatment for his daughter who has a rare genetic condition.

Barefoot solider passes through the Scottish Borders

Mountaineer Sir Chris Bonnington climbing home stairs in alpine kit 

The Everest Challenge 2020, will see Sir Chris Bonington ascend the stairs at his home in Cumbria, in full climbing kit, twenty times. 

Bonington scales stairs to fundraise for Nepalese cause 45 years after Everest 

The charity wanted to buy the fell, after its owner put it up for sale. However, the mountain was then withdrawn from the market.

The Friends of Blencathra returns £166,426 to donors

A debt-ridden mum who pinched thousands of pounds from an Armed Forces support charity has been spared immediate prison.

Mum who stole from charity spared immediate prison

Greg and Jill Johnston set up Team Evie in memory of their daughter who died following a number of health problems.

Team Evie nominated for two national awards

Charities & community groups in the Scottish Borders are able to apply for their share of £3 million to bring their ‘dream’ project to life.

Borders charities invited to apply for part of £3million

A Dumfries charity will begin clearing a minefield in the Middle East, at the site of Jesus' baptism.

Dumfries charity will clear minefield in Middle East

Two pensioners from the Borders are preparing to tackle a 2,700 mile drive from Cumbria to the Arctic Circle.

The Beijing Biddies get back behind the wheel

A day of walking, running, cycling and social events across Cumbria has raised over £20,000 for flood victims.

A successful run for Cumbria's Grand Day Out

Brothers for Charity, in the Scottish Borders, has been awarded £400,000 to help train people with learning disabilities for work.

Border Charity