Simon’s Heroes fundraising group, in conjunction with Mortified – Live Comedy, Tamworth’s original stand-up comedy night, has raised over £1200 at its third charity comedy event. The sell-out evening, held at Hopwas Social Club on 15th November, was compèred by Mortified’s Darren Mortiboy and supported by Radio Tamworth’s DJ Mark...
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Simon’s Heroes highly commended for its fantastic work in the local community
Tamworth children’s charity Simon’s Heroes has been Highly Commended for its life-changing work in the community at the 5th annual Tamworth Business and Community Awards. The event celebrates all that is good about Tamworth, from its small and larger businesses, to its residents, and reinforces what a fantastic town Tamworth...
Lambs lock up deal with two charities for season
Tamworth FC has launched a partnership with two local charities who ‘do fantastic work in and around the area.’ St Giles Hospice and Simon’s Heroes will feature on the Tamworth Ladies and Tamworth Scholars’ away shirt for this year’s 2019-2020 season, with the former’s name and branding on the front...
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Limited UK raises an impressive £6,000 for local children’s charity Simon’s Heroes in a year-long fundraising partnership
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Limited UK chose Simon’s Heroes as its charity partner back in August 2018 after the local charity received the most votes from employees at their Burton and Lichfield branches. Each year, employees at Hellmann’s branches in the UK nominate a small, grassroots organisation to be its charity...
Hardy runners brave rain and mud to raise cash for charity
Over 200 runners braved very wet and muddy conditions on 28th July to take part in Simon’s Heroes 4th annual Abbott Trail Run, to raise vital cash for the cause. The event, hosted at Hopwas Social Club, comprised of a 5K or 10K route along the Coventry canal, through Hopwas...
Simon’s Heroes highly commended at local radio awards
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has been highly commended for the fantastic work it carries out in the local community at The Radio Tamworth Awards, which celebrates the very best of Tamworth. The charity, which supports children with disabilities and life-limiting illnesses, was shortlisted for the Charity of the Year award,...
Tamworth charity receives boost from a local housebuilder
A housebuilder has recently made a £200 donation to a local charity which aims to improve the lives of children in need. Bellway – which is building new homes at Peels Meadow and Barley Fields in Tamworth – reached out to Simon’s Heroes to make a contribution to the charity,...
Fundraiser Charlotte pushed herself to the limit for a cause close to her heart
The Tamworth Herald has handed our their latest Herald Hero award to determined fundraiser Charlotte Bull. Charlotte has been involved with Tamworth charity Simon’s Heroes for the past four years, taking on the role of trustee for the past two. Simon’s Heroes was founded in 2013 after old friends reunited...
Simon’s Heroes children’s charity receives cracking Easter egg donation
Generous members of Bannatyne Health Club and Spa Tamworth have helped to make Easter eggstra-special by donating Easter eggs to local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. More than 200 Easter eggs were donated which were collected by the charity over the Easter weekend. Members of Simon’s Heroes helped to distribute them...