Charity

Public saves French horse sanctuary from closure

Un Souvenir pour Gribouille has raised more than €5,000 through donations, enabling it to continue its vital work, although regular donors are needed

France's community kitchens expand nationwide

Not-for-profit Les Petites Cantines fosters social cohesion through shared meals and local engagement

Why these French MPs step out for walks with 'forgotten people'

Thirty politicians have joined the scheme to hear the views of marginalised individuals

French handyman offers home renovations to people in need

The builder wants to help people in south-west France who are unable to afford essential renovation work, and he has plans to expand to the rest of the country

How do I leave money to charity in France?

We look at the different options you have when leaving money to charities, and what you should take into consideration

Old clothes turned into home insulation and sold in French DIY shops

The insulation is made from donated charity garments that are too badly damaged to be resold

How to buy a Remembrance Day poppy in France – or a bleuet

With Armistice Day just around the corner, we explain how you can still support the Royal British Legion’s annual fundraising campaign from France

English-speaking animal rescue charity in France appeals for helpers

The Phoenix Association warns that animal welfare is at stake without more people to help with its fundraising efforts

Is there a way to reduce 60% French inheritance tax for friends?

Partner article: Although not straightforward, we look at a possible solution to achieving this

Nice airport donates confiscated travellers’ goods to French charity

Tonnes of food, drink and toiletries left at security were previously destroyed

Can I get French income tax reductions on donations to UK charities?

You can get a sizable reduction on taxable income for donations (within a limit) to French charities. We look at whether this is the case for British ones and if Brexit has changed anything

Donations from open garden scheme fund gardens in 60 French hospitals

Keen amateur gardeners open up their own creations to raise money for the projects, which are developed by the Jardins et Santé charity

French resident on 12,000km virtual cycle in aid of addiction support

The woman and her friends had the idea after the death of a close friend. ‘We also want to raise awareness… to show that addiction travels with a person’

Managing one of France’s biggest charities ‘makes life worth living’

Henriette Steinberg has devoted her life to the Secours Populaire and is now its secretary general. She also manages to find time to run a bookshop

Oxfordshire-Dordogne: ‘we’re cycling 700km for motor neuron disease’

A team of four plan a charity bike ride in memory of a close family member who died from the incurable condition in 2020

Benefactor who saved thousands honoured

The British Charitable Fund has, in 2018, been celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of one of its most famous benefactors, Sir Richard Wallace, who gave both his money and time to help starving British men, women and children during the Prussian siege of Paris, between September 1870 to June 1871.

Channel migrant drownings: legal action launched in France

Humanitarian organisation lodges complaint for ‘involuntary homicide’ claiming French and British services failed to respond to distress calls when a boat sank resulting in 27 deaths

I live near site of Var wildfire: How can I donate to help victims?

Several Var mairies are accepting donations of money, food and clothes for people affected by last week’s fire

Missions Locales: Unemployed youngsters in France thrown a lifeline

Missions Locales have been helping young people to find their feet in the adult world for 40 years

Alarm as number of isolated and lonely over-60s in France doubles

Petits Frères des Pauvres, a leading charity for the elderly, said its studies found 530,000 people affected, the equivalent of a city like Lyon

I’ve lived in France 30 years but Red Cross work boosts community link

Connexion reader Helen Beaney tells of how volunteering just a few hours here and there can help improve your French and become ‘part of the local grapevine’

Open Gardens scheme in France records best season yet

The money generated – €2,000 more than in 2019 – will benefit a number of French children’s charities

French gaming event raises record €10million for Action Against Hunger

The annual event sees popular gaming streamers come together to play a 50-hour marathon session and raise money for charity

LBT Global: Charity supports relatives facing an overseas crisis

The charity deals mainly with missing persons, but also helps victims of any type of serious crime abroad

Two France-based women to tackle all woman Sahara Desert off-road race

The pair from the UK and New Zealand, who live in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in France, will drive around 1,500km across the desert as part of the Rallye Aicha des Gazelles

US potato-dish fan in France now raising money for Restos du Coeur

The American tourist’s passionate praise of a chain potato restaurant was retweeted worldwide and he has now prompted hundreds to give to charity – including the restaurant group itself

Six French gardens, one weekend, €5,250 for charity

Despite terrible weather and a slow start, gardens collective raises record amount in two days

Tetraplegic French rapper releases new album composed with his eyes

The new ‘mini-album’ record by Pone will raise money to help people like him – who require tracheotomy operations to survive – to receive care at home

Charity replaces French retiree's loved piano destroyed by Storm Alex

Joy as new instrument is delivered to village hit by severe weather in October

Amputee to climb 2,310 steps for French children’s cancer charity

She is hoping to raise €1 for every step

French artist creates 10 new stamp designs for Croix-Rouge

The colourful and distinctive ‘handwriting’ designs by Nice artist Ben go on sale tomorrow. Each pack sold will lead to a donation of €2 to help vulnerable people

French snowdrop garden open to visitors

It is the first Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts event of 2021

English-language mental health helpline in France issues SOS

SOS Help is appealing for donations as demand for emotional support has increased during the Covid-19 crisis

France's €200million Euromillions winner plans big giveaway

Anonymous jackpot winner will create a charitable foundation and give money to hospitals

Calais ‘Jungle’: 'You don’t expect to see that in Europe'

Clare Moseley set up charity Care4Calais in 2015 after seeing the Calais 'Jungle' with her own eyes

Barrel of French wine smashes charity sale record

Auction's charity lot raises previous record by €300,000

Should UK charitable donation be declared in France?

Sophie Hearle of Heslop & Platt answers a reader query on French inheritance tax liability on UK care home trust donation

Lego wanted to help make wheelchair ramps in eastern France

The plastic bricks will be used to help make ramps for people who use wheelchairs; it takes 1,600 bricks to make one ramp.

French inheritance law and wills: Leaving money to charity

Every other day, we share a reader question from our helpguide, Inheritance Law and Wills in France. Today's question: How do I leave money to charity?

Are legacies to churches exempt from French inheritance tax?

In our monthly column Legal Notes, reader questions are answered and explained.

90-year-old Brit's garden trek raises €5,500 for charity

A 90-year-old Briton has raised nearly €5,500 for charity funds for his local Anglican church in France by completing a sponsored walk around his house and garden.

Help: refugee charity in urgent need of donations

After-effects of the Covid-19 lockdown have left English-based charity in northern France, Care4Calais, in urgent need of donations and volunteers.

Cancer charity continues its wider help for vulnerable

Cancer Support France, which provides support to English-speakers touched by cancer, is continuing the enhanced service it began during the Covid-19 lockdown: supporting anyone who is elderly, vulnerable, isolated or has any kind of health issue.

Life in lockdown France for a music legend

Rolling Stone puts on quite a performance for a humorous video with a serious message

Fine French wine auctioned to help Covid-19 care staff

High-end fine French wines are being sold at auction to raise money in support of healthcare staff working on the frontline against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Phone lines open to offer listening ear