The Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children's Fund
Registered Charity Number 1104342
HE’S made hit records, he’s toured the world, and he’s shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry. But for Francis Dunnery – the Egremont-born musician and frontman of Eighties rockers It Bites – the success of the charity he set up in memory of…
CHILDREN at Greenbank enjoyed plenty of fun at the annual play scheme. Held at Greenbank Community Centre, there was plenty to keep everyone entertained. The event was organised by the Greenbank Community Association and funders included Cumbria County Council, the Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund, Story Homes, the Cumberland…
A SOAP star has joined a Copeland charity to help spread a little festive cheer. Chelsea Halfpenny, who plays Amy in Emmerdale, joined volunteers of the Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund to hand out selection boxes to youngsters in Newcastle. The CKDCF was set up by Egremont rock star…
EGREMONT rock star Francis Dunnery has helped raise £8,000 from his annual fundraising weekend. Francis returns home from the United States every year to host a weekend of fun, music and sport to raise money for The Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund (CKDCF) – the charity he set up…
A HOST of celebrity items have gone under the hammer at the annual Francis Dunnery auction night. The Egremont-born rock star attended the event which raised money for The Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund – the charity Francis set up in memory of his parents. Friday’s event raised around…
Money boost: The Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund has presented a cheque for £1,800 to The Rainbow Trust, a charity that supports local families. Mark Andrews, local fundraiser for CKDCF, and his children Matthew and Evie, presented the cheque to Marlene Shirley. PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 Published in The…
A SIGNED Manchester United football and a signed Noel Gallagher set-list are among the items up for grabs at a charity celebrity auction to be held tomorrow (Friday) night. The event, to be held at The Ship Launch, Egremont, will raise money for the Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund…
A host of celebrity items are up for grabs at the annual Francis Dunnery auction. The Egremont-born rock star will be at the event at The Ship Launch at 7pm tomorrow that will feature a pop quiz, raffle and celebrity auction. All proceeds from the event, along with a concert,…
A EGREMONT teenager who is undergoing treatment after she was diagnosed with three brain tumours has received a charitable donation. Danica Maxwell, 14, is soon to have chemotherapy following the discovery of the tumours. Accompanied by her family, Danica received £300 from the Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund –…
PUPILS at Mayfield School have benefited from a musical donation from rock star, Francis Dunnery. The Whitehaven school was able to buy £500 worth of musical instruments after receiving the donation from Egremont-born Francis – money raised through the charity he set up in memory of his parents, the Charlie…