Charity Collection (page 18)

Christmas Fair at The Rosie Hospital, Cambridges first purpose-built maternity hospital, organised by midwives (left-right) Sue Holland, Alex Le-Roux, Sian Harper and Jean Bunting, Cambridge

Red Cross flag seller in central London catches up on the latest news from Normandy following the Allied invasion. 7th June 1944

Audrey Hepburn speaking at UNICEF after returning from a trip to Somalia. 29th September 1992

Girls from the Susu tribe in northern Sierra Leone and French Guinea dancing in Freetown. The dance display is in the aid of War Charities. November 1944

Picture shows The SS Vega, The Red Cross Hospital Ship. It is docked in The Channel Islands (exactly where is unknown, though see end of caption for details on it being in St Helier)

16 women from Burtons Farndale menswear factory in Guisborough have lost a total of 126lbs in a sponsored slim. Their weight loss has proved to be a 225 gain for Marske Cheshire Home

Prince Charles visits Mother Teresa at her institution in Calcutta, India. December 1980

Chris De Burgh performing during "The Simple Truth"
Chris De Burgh performing during " The Simple Truth", concert for Kurdish refugees at Wembley Arena, London. 12th May 1991

Mark Kendall, Wolves Goalkeeper, in Dudley, where he swapped his football strip for Bermuda shorts and a red nose to boost Comic Relief, 8th February 1989

Managers and staff from Scottish and Newcastle breweries set off from the Spitfire pub in Thornaby on a walk to raise money for the blind. They are going to the Telstar in Billingham. 30th June 1993

Jayne King, aged 11, presents a miners lamp to Tom jones at the Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, on behalf of the children of the Jane Hodge Holiday Home for Physically Handicapped Children at Cowbridge

Shelley Proctor of Sully who bought two tickets for the Tom Jones concert for 50 pictured with the singer at his HTV press conference

Viscount Whitelaw, often known as Willie Whitelaw, and Twiggy attending the launch of a new charity to fund research using a new type of test - Tube Skin called Reconstructed Human Skin

Live Aid fundraising star Bob Geldof was presented with a giant National Girobank cheque for £ 11.8 million. People in UK Post offices

Mr, Stanley Adams, a guest conductor, talks over a point in the score with some members of the cornet section of the Midlands Schools Brass Band Association

Food parcels being packed and distributed by the miners wives at the Community Hall, Dyffryn Cellwen, Wales. 26th July 1984

Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent attends a charity performance of " The Most Happy Fella" at the Coliseum. She is pictured with her daughter Princess Alexandra of Kent. 20th April 1960

Hugh Grant and his girlfriend, model and actor Elizabeth Hurley arrive for The London Film Critics Circle Awards, The Savoy Hotel, London

Saks Hairdressing, Middlesbrough, Circa 1975. Our Picture Shows... Stylist cutting hair in street

Michael Palin of the Monty Python team with girls from Sidcup during the charity Twits Walk, to raise money for the British Council for Rehabilitation for the Disabled. 7th October 1974

The Daily Mirrors Pets, Pip, Squeak and Wilfred at a fete in the grounds of Lord Iveaghs Dublin house. Robbie Pellissier gives each pet a medal on behalf of Our Dumb Friends League. 17th June 1923

Army cadet poppy sellers on Linthorpe Road Middlesbrough November 1975

Owing to the ban around the coast, Sea Cadets cannot now attend their usual camps, which are held every year, by the sea. These Cadets have made their camp on a river island at Thames Ditton

Three youngsters at the Ormesby Primary School made their own special contribution to local charity following a series of sponsored events in which they raised nearly 800 pounds

Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman (right) at London Heathrow Airport. Phil Collins is about to board a Concorde flight to USA, in order to perform at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia

Chris Lawler function in aid of the former Liverpool players benefit fund held at the St Georges Hotel. Over 250 guests attended the event

Elizabeth Taylor and Elton John at a gala dinner in aid of the AIDS Crisis Trust in Whitehall. 6th November 1991

Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Larry Fortensky at a gala dinner in aid of the AIDS Crisis Trust in Whitehall. 6th November 1991

Princess Margaret meets Elizabeth Taylor at a gala dinner in aid of the AIDS Crisis Trust in Whitehall. 6th November 1991

Opening ceremony, Variety Playground, Arnold Estate, Bermondsey, South East London, Wednesday 3rd October 1951. Our picture shows... actress Simone Silva helps a child into a swing after the opening

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales, launches the start of the 1988 London Marathon, at Blackheath, near Greenwich, London. Picture taken 17th April 1988

The London Marathon - 1990 Runners pass through and around the Tower Bridge area. Run funnies. A runner dressed as a wedding groom Picture taken 22nd April 1990

London Marathon - 1991. The runners go round Cutty Sark. Run Funnies A runner is dressed as a chicken. Picture taken 21st April 1991

A cheque for £126, 492, believed to be a United Kingdom record
A cheque for £ 126, 492, believed to be a United Kingdom record, was presented to the North of England Childrens Cancer Research fund at Gosforth Park

Colin Gregg, son of the Greggs Bakery founder, pictured at court, 2nd September 1996

Professor of child health Alan Craft (left) at the Yellow Brick Road building which is officially opened tomorrow, pictured with Yellow Brick Road administrator Colin Gregg (right)

Colin Gregg, of the Yellow Brick Road, son of the Greggs Bakery founder. 1st March 1995

The West Denton Wild Bunch are cleaning up their image. They ve been out and about washing Graffiti off walls at the Westerhope Community Centre and West Denton Shopping Precinct for charity

HRH The Princess of Wales, Princess Diana, opens Milton Hospice, a new childrens hospice in Milton, Cambridgeshire. Picture taken 1st August 1989

Twenty new almshouses at Greenside, Greatham, were dedicated and blessed by the Bishop of Durham, John Habgood. He was assisted at the ceremony by the Rt

Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales, visits Brighton in East Sussex. She is in Brighton to speak at The British Deaf Association Centenary Congress. Picture taken 9th August 1990

Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales during her visit to Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England. The Princess smiles as she receives a red rose from a man in the crowd at St

Zsa Zsa Gabor meets The Beatles. Picture taken at The London Palladium, during rehearsals for " A Night of 100 Stars". A Charity performance

Photo shows boy band Take That, Howard Donald (top left), Jason Orange (top middle), Robbie Williams (top right), Gary Barlow (bottom left) and Mark Owen (bottom right)

Actor Jonathan Linsley - who plays Crusher in BBC TVs Last of the Summer Wine series - got the fun under way at a Holme Valley charity fete

George Michael outside court after losing his battle against Sony. Wearing an AIDS ribbon. 21st June 1994

George Michael arriving at the High Court, during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. 21st June 1994

George Michael pictured in a car during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. 21st June 1994

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"Unleashing the Power of Charity: A Journey through Time and Generosity" Step into history at the Royal Air Force Display Poster in Hendon, where acts soared to new heights. Witness the selflessness that built a community at Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme. Find solace and compassion at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London, where hearts opened wide to those in need. Follow the footsteps on Christmas Steps in Bristol, where kindness paved the way for brighter futures. Marvel at Batoni's masterpiece "Return of the Prodigal Son, " capturing a timeless tale of forgiveness and love. The Royal Air Force Display Poster reminds us how even heroes extend their hands towards charitable causes. Witness bravery personified as crew members from Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry save lives against all odds. Remember Freddie Mercury's philanthropic spirit alongside his legendary music career with British rock group Queen. Reflect upon Eleazer Wheelock's noble act founding Dartmouth College back in 1770, shaping countless lives through education. Honor Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman, crewmen of Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat who exemplify courage intertwined with charity. In this tapestry of humanity, these hints remind us that charity knows no boundaries or limitations, and is an enduring force that unites us all – whether it be through artistry or lifesaving endeavors – reminding us to give generously without expecting anything in return.