Manx Radio's Charity of the Week
Every week Manx Radio highlights an Isle of Man Charity and the work they do in the community. The feature is supported by Ivan Soulsbury.
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Episodes
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The 'heart' of the Manx community
Friday, 16 October 2026
Karen 'KC' Chiarello shares her passion for the wonderful work of the Manx Heart Foundation - from support groups to promoting prevention measures, funding cardiac nurses to community engagement. Find out more about the charity here
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Manx Heart Foundation
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
The charity that is 'supporting the hearts of Mann'. Karen Chiarello (known as KC) tells us about the background, goals and future plans. Find out more about them here.
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Flying - Without Wings!
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Jackie Morrey Grace tells us about the wonderful charity 'Without Wings', celebrating its 10th Year, expanding its services and holding a 12 hr live band fundraiser this weekend.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Without Wings
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
We relaunch our Charity of the Week feature with the support of new sponsor, Ivan Soulsbury and with a charity celebrating 10 years supporting those with Auto Immune diseases - Without Wings. Jackie Morrey Grace tells us more.
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The FOGS working to keep the theatre alive
Friday, 28 August 2026
William Smedley speaks with Christy about the wonderful Gaiety Theatre and the work of the charity 'Friends of the Gaiety', which has helped to keep the venue alive and thriving for many years - and has grand plans in the years to come. Find out more here
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Friends of the Gaiety
Monday, 24 August 2026
William Smedly, Chair of the Friends of the Gaiety, tells us about the background, the people and the goals of the charity that keeps our glorious Matcham Theatre alive and well.
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'We give them the best life ever'
Friday, 14 August 2026
General Manager of the Isle of Man Home of Rest for Old Horses, Laura Bruder, tells us more about the wonderful operation on Richmond Hill which looks after horses, ponies and donkeys in the twilight years.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Home of Rest for Old Horses
Thursday, 13 August 2026
The new General Manager of the Home of Rest for Old Horses, Laura Bruder, shares a bit about the background and objectives for the much loved Charity. Find out more on their website here
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A home from home for our Heroes
Friday, 7 August 2026
Tony Palmer, founder of Heroes on the Water Isle of Man, talks Christy through the wonderful set up at Port Soderick that provides a safe space for our veterans and those in uniform / from the Services and their families. Find out more here: https://heroesonthewater.im/
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Heroes on the Water
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Inspired by a charity in the USA, Heroes on the Water Isle of Man provides kayak angling, sea swimming, walking and other activities - along with a safe space at their purpose built HQ in Port Soderick - to our wounded military and uniformed members of the public. Find out more here: https://heroesonthewater.im/
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'It's so precious to so many people and belongs to everybody'
Friday, 31 July 2026
Fiona Hatton, the new CEO of Hospice Isle of Man, speaks to Christy about the charity that she describes as being 'part of this Island' and which has touched the lives of most people living here in some way. Find out more about their work here.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Hospice Isle of Man
Friday, 31 July 2026
CEO of Hospice Isle of Man, Fiona Hatton, shares the background of one of the Island's largest and beloved charities.
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Searching for Heroes
Friday, 24 July 2026
Local charity A Little Piece of Hope support families through baby loss and children with illness, and they also organise the Heroes of Mann Awards. Christy speaks with Helen Sheppard and Emma Watterson from the charity, along with Awards sponsor Roz Melia from Cayman National.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Little Piece of Hope
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Helen Shepherd and Emma Watterson tell us about the local charity that provides practical and emotional support to bereaved families and children facing serious illness. Find out more here
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So much more than just a fundraiser
Friday, 10 July 2026
Lisa Beattie, Chair of the event and deputy Chair Sammy Dooley, tell Christy about the 2026 Relay for Life Isle of Man
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Relay for Life Isle of Man
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Our Kelproperties Charity this week is Relay For Life Isle of Man. Sammy Dooley tells us about the background of the charity, the work they do and how YOU can support them to help to save lives.
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What IS Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy anyway?!
Friday, 3 July 2026
Ken Kinrade from HBOT IOM explains to Christy how Hyperbaric therapy works and what it actually feels like - and shares how YOU could help their charity to continue. Find out more here: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Isle of Man | HBOT Isle of Man
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: The Hyperbaric Chamber
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Ken Kinrade share the history and background of the Island's Hyperbaric Chamber Charity and the services they offer here on the Island. Find out more about them here Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Isle of Man | HBOT Isle of Man
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We started as amateurs and here we are, 23 years on!
Friday, 26 June 2026
Dave McLean, co-Founder of the Peel Centenary Centre, talks to Christy about the venue and community centre in the heart of the Sunset City run entirely by volunteers - and shares some wonderful stories and memories of the past 23 years. Follow them on Facebook here and their website here.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Peel Centenary Centre
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Dave McLean shares the background, goals and hopes for the future of one the Island's beloved community venues in the West, the Peel Centenary Centre. Find out more about them here
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'Everyone deserves access'
Friday, 19 June 2026
Debs Dixon, fundraiser for Manx Mencap, tells us what difference the charity makes to those living on the Island with learning disabilities - and tells us why this Awareness week is so important.
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Manx Mencap
Monday, 15 June 2026
Our Charity this week is Manx Mencap, who are marking Disability Awareness Week June 15th - 22nd. Debbie Dixon shares the background and details about the charity and the work they do. Find out more on their website here.
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Taking Care of those in need on Mann
Friday, 12 June 2026
Jan Rae tells us how and why she got involved with the charity Care in Mann, what their services are and who they are for. She also shares the many positives of volunteering for the group and encourages others to think about getting involved. Find out more here
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CHARITY OF THE WEEK: Care in Mann
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
In what is 'National Carers Week', Jan Rae tells us about the charity 'Care In Mann', a voluntary service that provides transport to healthcare appointments for those who either do not have transportation of their own or cannot access the ambulance service. Find out more here.
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A Journey through Dementia care
Friday, 22 May 2026
Claire Cubberly and Gina Claridge tell us about the work they do with and for the Alzheimer's Society Isle of Man Branch.
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"Your normal just changes"
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Mandy and Gary share their journeys as a Dementia volunteer and Carer respectively, working with Alzheimer's Society Isle of Man.
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ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY Isle of Man
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
This Dementia Action Week, our Charity is the Isle of Man branch of Alzheimer's Society. Claire Cubberly and Gina Clarridge tell us about the history of the group and the services they offer here on the Island.
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Mental Wellness for a better Future
Friday, 15 May 2026
Mel Beattie from Preferred Futures tells us about the work and services provided by the Charity, which concentrates on supporting Mental Wellness for all - and we hear from some of the volunteers and members of the Recovery Club, a supportive community, safe space, place to unwind and find some friendly conversation.
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PREFERRED FUTURES
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and we're shining a light on Preferred Futures IOM as our Kelproperties.com Charity of the Week. Mel Beattie tells us about the highly qualified team meeting the need for additional care provision for those with mental health challenges.
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Critical care for the entire community
Friday, 8 May 2026
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), responds to call outs on the Isle of Man every day of the year. Joe Garcia, Chief Executive and Mandy Karsa here on the Isle of Man tell Christy about the kind of callouts they attend and the life saving difference they can make.