The Father Christmases could run a 5km (3.1 miles) or 2.5km (1.5 miles) route, the organiser says.

Freddie Storey, 10, from Somerset, completed the run in sections, covering up to 18 miles a day.

The band has donated £14,000 so young people can experience a professional recording studio.

UK Housing Awards judges described the campaign as “the most innovative project of the year”.

Some services, described by new mums in north-east England as a "lifeline", will close in December.

The not-for-profit community enterprise has shared the proceeds with more than 175 charities.

Stonebridge City Farm is being helped by a group of volunteer plumbers.

A team from a charity in Coventry travelled to Pontypridd to support the community after Storm Bert.