Steph Alger started a charity providing specially designed bathing packs on critical care wards.
The cat was not injured, but police say the incident "caused significant distress to the owners".
Volunteers say the sign has a rich history but is worth "next to nothing" in scrap value.
The National Trust says work to restore Peak District peatland is already alleviating flooding.
Multiple reports lead to dozens of searchers being sent to look for walkers in darkness and snow.
A rescuer trying to help an injured walker down from Kinder Scout slipped and broke her leg.
Police say the driver of a Mini Clubman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mountain rescue volunteers were called to the scene but found the walker had not survived.
The 16-year-old boy became separated from his family whilst walking up Sandy Heyes.
