A huge congratulations to Des Taylor and his teammates for completing not one, but two incredible cycling challenges to raise funds for Jade’s Bags. What started with taking on the Guild Wheel grew into tackling two Velo29 rides over serious distances, including an amazing 107km ride. Along the way, Des has transformed his own fitness and pushed himself well outside his comfort zone, all while supporting our charity. We’re incredibly grateful to Des, Wayne Potter, Daniel Hare

A huge congratulations to Mario on a fantastic win and for choosing to support and promote Jade’s Bags along the way. This is just one of many amazing charity boxing matches our community has held to support us, bringing people together while raising vital funds and awareness for the work we do. We’re incredibly grateful to Mario and to every boxer, organiser, supporter and spectator who has got behind Jade’s Bags. Your support helps us continue making a difference to individ

We’re incredibly grateful to see members of our local community coming together to raise funds for Jade’s Bags. Lorraine Jackson and Karen Dawson organised a fantastic raffle, bingo and food event at the Army & Navy, raising an amazing £310 for the charity. Community fundraising plays such an important part in what we do. Whether it’s organising an event, taking on a challenge or simply bringing people together for a good cause, every fundraiser helps us continue supporting i

A fantastic evening of football saw the Jade’s Bags Men’s Football Team take on the Old Knackers Football Club in a charity match, with Jade’s Bags coming away with an impressive 6–1 win! A huge thank you to Des Taylor, Dan and everyone involved in organising the match and bringing people together to support a great cause. Events like this are a brilliant way to raise awareness, have some fun and bring the local community together in support of Jade’s Bags. We hope this is th

A huge thank you to Preston Wynsors for choosing Jade’s Bags as their charity and raising funds through their Valentine’s competition. Customers were invited to guess the number of marshmallows in the jar, with the lucky winner guessing the exact number – 555 – and taking home a fantastic hamper. It’s always brilliant to see local businesses getting behind Jade’s Bags, finding fun ways to involve their customers while helping us support people in our community. Every contribu

A huge thank you to PADAS (Preston and District Astronomical Society), LAMAS (Lancaster & Morecambe Astronomical Society), BADAS (Blackpool and District Astronomical Society) and Eddington Astronomical Society for supporting Jade’s Bags at their annual Christmas dinner. The event brought members of the local astronomical community together and raised a fantastic £180 for Jade’s Bags. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone involved, including Graham Mac, for choosing to support

A huge thank you to The Secret Closet for hosting a fantastic fashion show in aid of Jade’s Bags at Park Hall Hotel & Spa in Chorley. The event showcased The Secret Closet’s new autumn range, with an evening of fashion and shopping for the local community to enjoy. Alongside the fashion show, guests could browse a variety of stalls offering clothing, accessories, homeware, beauty products and services, all while supporting a great cause. It was a brilliant opportunity to brin

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in an incredible parachute jump to raise money for Jade’s Bags. We’re so grateful to everyone who took on the challenge and supported our charity. The money raised helps us continue providing food, essential household items and practical support to individuals and families across our local communities when they need it most. Thank you to everyone who jumped, donated and supported the event. Your courage and generosity are helpi

A huge congratulations and thank you to Stuart Smalley, who took on the incredible challenge of completing the 50 Mile Chester Ultra Marathon in support of Jade’s Bags. Stuart completed the challenge in an impressive 9 hours 45 minutes, finishing within the top 200 participants and earning a Gold Medal. Most importantly, his efforts raised an amazing £560 for our charity. We’re incredibly grateful to Stuart for choosing to support Jade’s Bags. Every pound raised helps us cont

What an unforgettable evening! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to the Jades Bag Annual Charity Ball 2026. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we are so proud to share that this year’s event raised an amazing: £6,910.52 Every donation, contribution, and show of support helps us continue making a difference in our community in memory of Jade. We are truly grateful to every single person who continues to stand behind the cha

Join Us This Saturday for a Magical Community Celebration! We are absolutely over the moon to share some incredibly exciting news… Jade’s Bags has been chosen as this year’s official “Switch On Star” for the Preston Christmas Lights! 🎄✨ Selected through a public competition run by Preston BID and Blog Preston, this honour means the world to us, not just as a charity, but as a family, and as part of this amazing community. Debbie, the founder of Jade’s Bags, will take to th

We are delighted to share that Jade’s Bags Charity was invited to participate in BBC Radio 4’s inspiring programme series, Cafe Hope. It was a true honour to be part of this initiative, which highlights stories of resilience, compassion, and community support. Our Chairwoman, Debbie Meade-Mcloughlin, was interviewed by the wonderful Rachel Burden, whose warmth and insight made for a thoughtful and engaging conversation. We’re incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to sh

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our annual charity ball, what an incredible evening it was! ​ Thanks to your generosity, your dancing, and your amazing energy, we raised an incredible £5,673! Every penny will go towards making a real difference, and we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. ​ Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors and everyone who donated such fabulous prizes, your support means the world to us ​ Save the Date! Don't miss out on

We’re thrilled to share a heartfelt thank you to BOARD 24 for their incredible support and generosity. Recently, staff members from BOARD 24 took on a sponsored bike ride in aid of our cause, and what an amazing effort it was! The company not only covered the sponsorship for every rider, but also had their very own Des Taylor join in on the challenge. It was truly inspiring to see such dedication and teamwork from everyone involved. Thanks to their collective efforts, an ou

On Saturday 16th August 2025, families, friends, and neighbours gathered at Frenchwood Park and Wilbraham Club for our annual Family Fun Day , and what a wonderful day it turned out to be! The sun was shining, the music was playing, and the atmosphere was full of excitement and community spirit. From lively football matches and friendly tournaments to our much-anticipated raffle and a day full of laughter, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Children ran between games,

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated and supported our incredible team during their recent ascent of Ben Nevis on 31st May 2025. Your generosity and encouragement are deeply appreciated and play a vital role in helping us continue our mission to support those in need. A huge congratulations to the remarkable individuals who took on this challenge, your determination, resilience, and courage are truly inspiring. We are so proud of your achieveme