NewstrAid provides financial, emotional & practical support to people who work or have worked in the sale & distribution of newspapers & magazines in the UK.
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🎄 Join NewstrAid for a festive evening of carols and readings at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, on Monday 30 November at 6.45pm.
Featuring St Bride's Choir, festive refreshments and a Christmas raffle.
Tickets from £20 (£15 concessions)
Book here: tinyurl.com/bdz5rthf
We are very grateful to all our beneficiaries who take the time to call or write in and thank us for the support they receive. 💕
It is always fantastic to hear how NewstrAid has made a difference, however small.
#ThankYou #HelpingHand
🧶 ONE WEEK TO GO!
Woolly Wednesday is coming on 4 Nov.
🧣 WEAR your favourite knitwear
📱 SHARE your photos & our posts
❤️ CARE by supporting our winter raffle: tinyurl.com/4r7kdx2s
How woolly can the newstrade get?
#NewstrAidWoollyWednesday #WearShareCare
Watch our short animation to find out what happens when you complete an application for financial support from NewstrAid.
To watch the full film visit: youtube.com/watch?v=UcSF0PdE…
#HelpingHand
If you have a newstrade connection and have been affected by the recent #Storms, NewstrAid is here to help.
Call our welfare team on 0800 917 8616 for support, or reach our 24/7 Wellbeing Helpline at 0808 196 2016 if you’re feeling anxious.
#HelpingHand #Storms
Our October e-newsletter was mailed out a couple of weeks ago and can now be viewed on our website tinyurl.com/ysv4t35b
If you would like to join the NewstrAid newsletter mailing list, fill in your details here: tinyurl.com/yv6389ys
#HelpingHand
Remember as the clocks changed last night the sun will start to set earlier and the days will get shorter.
If you find yourself feeling low at this time of the year, please contact our free Wellbeing Helpline 0808 196 2016. newstraid.org.uk
#Autumn #HelpingHand
🎟️ Woolly Wednesday isn’t just about knitwear!
Support NewstrAid by entering our winter raffle—every ticket helps us support the newspaper & magazine industry.
Get your woollies on & join in!
👉 tinyurl.com/4r7kdx2s
📅 4 Nov
#NewstrAidWoollyWednesday
When single mum Alia struggled with energy and water bills, she turned to NewstrAid for help.
Following a Welfare Volunteer visit to assess what support was appropriate and her long trade connection, we were able to award grants to help with bills and her children.
#HelpingHand
Todays’ Wellbeing Series’ discussion on our Wellbeing Website is focusing on Menopause Anxiety.
Recordings of the discussions can be accessed after the broadcast so log in at any time for more info: newstraid.spectrum.life/logi…
Did you know…. In 2025 we provided advice to more than 340 colleagues from the newstrade.
#HelpingHand
If you currently work in the newspaper or magazine industry and are going through a difficult time, NewstrAid’s In-Work Support Scheme could help.
Contact us for free on 0800 917 8616 or download the leaflet: tinyurl.com/2fwjhack
#HelpingHand
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Trivia Challenge!
16 teams and 80+ participants made it a fantastic night.
Congrats to Lidia Popa and Smiths News for taking the crown!
Hope to see you at our next event!
#ThankYou #NewstrAidTriviaChallenge
Good Luck to everyone taking part in today’s Trivia Challenge starting at 4pm!
May the best team win!
#NewstrAidTriviaChallenge
🧶 Will your workplace join Woolly Wednesday for NewstrAid on 4 Nov?
Wear your brightest knitwear, snap a team photo, and share with #NewstrAidWoollyWednesday!
Support our winter raffle and help spread the word—NewstrAid is here for the newstrade.
#WearShareCare
Since it was launched in May 2024 our Retailer Support Scheme has helped more than 200 retailers and shopworkers. If you work in a shop selling newspapers and magazines and going through a tough time, this scheme could help.
newstraid.org.uk/retailer-su…
#RetailerSypportScheme
Booking a getaway or half-term break?
Raise FREE donations for NewstrAid when you book via Give as you Live Online!
💸 Free to use
📱 Handy app
🛍️ 6,000+ stores: tinyurl.com/4a2vdrfd
🏆 Who will claim the bragging rights?
Join the NewstrAid Trivia Challenge and take on fellow industry teams in an afternoon of fun, teamwork and friendly competition.
📅 15 Oct 2026 | 4pm
📧 newstraid.org.uk/trivia2026
#NewstrAid #TriviaChallenge #NewstrAidTriviaChallenge
Why support #NewstrAidWoollyWednesday? 🧶
For many in the news trade, winter means extra financial stress. On 4 Nov, help us spread the word about NewstrAid’s support for heating bills & winter costs. WEAR. SHARE. CARE. More: newstraid.org.uk/woollyweds2…
#WearShareCare
