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Four charity partners will benefit as the IT industry’s flagship yacht racing, networking and fundraising event sets its sights on its next quarter century
The UK’s largest charity and IT sailing event, the Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta, raised £50,000 in its 25th anniversary edition this autumn.
Since its inception, the annual two-day regatta in
Continue reading Russell-Cooke Silicon Cup Regatta celebrates its 25th anniversary by raising £50,000 for charity
By Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco
Paul Empson
As someone on the frontline of the UK’s waste-crime crisis, I fully support Keep Britain Tidy’s call for stronger enforcement. But what really struck me in their latest survey was just how many local authorities are feeling the pressure. With 98% reporting fly-tipping in their area
Continue reading Waste Crime Is Everyone’s Problem, But Councils Are Paying the Price
A pioneering fruit and veg prescription in Tower Hamlets has delivered powerful results, improving physical health for 8 in 10 participants and cutting self-reported GP visits by 15%.
Now, Alexandra Rose Charity is encouraging local authorities and healthcare leaders to take note of the scheme’s success and consider adopting similar models to support healthier, more resilient communities.
Continue reading Tower Hamlets’ Fruit & Veg on Prescription project enters third year after cutting self-reported GP visits by 15%
Embarking on healthcare technology career after leaving his home as a refugee during his teenage years, Yousif is passionate about making a difference. He reflects on an apprenticeship in which he has worked alongside technology innovators and the hospital teams that put solutions into practice for patient care.
When Yousif saw an opportunity advertised
Continue reading Starting a tech career, motivated to make a difference: Yousif’s story with Sectra and The King’s Trust
By Mubina Asaria, Safeguarding Consultant at ed-tech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning.
Mubina Asaria
Sexual extortion – often referred to in the media as sextortion – is a rapidly growing form of abuse where perpetrators use intimate images or videos of their victims to threaten, blackmail or manipulate them, often demanding money, further
Continue reading ‘Sextortion’: How schools can help safeguard young people from sexual extortion online
by Gareth Jelley, Product Security Manager, edtech charity, LGfL – The National Grid for Learning
Figures from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO, 2024) reveal a steep increase in cyber-incidents within the education and childcare sector, with 354 cases reported in 2023, a significant rise from 224 the previous year. Government data also indicates that
Continue reading Proactive measures to strengthen cybersecurity in schools
London-based baby bank charity Little Village has received £105,000 in funding from the Fusion21 Foundation towards its maternity packs project. These packs contain supplies of great quality, pre-loved clothing and nappies for families in need of emergency financial support for their newborns. The packs are distributed to maternity units at hospitals across London, giving
Continue reading Struggling parents receive essential clothing and nappies for newborns in scheme funded by the Fusion21 Foundation
Reporter: Stuart Littleford
A collaborative partnership between Sodexo’s Aberdeen-based Energy & Resources business and Sodexo-managed prison, HMP Addiewell will see 50 sleep pods donated to the Aberdeen Cyrenians, a registered charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness.
Sodexo is committed to contributing positively to the communities in which it operates and
Continue reading Prison rehabilitation scheme helps fight homelessness with sleep pods donated to Aberdeen Cyrenians
The environmental charity Hubbub has launched Neatstreets.org.uk a new website to help local authorities and other organisations combat litter using a range of tried and tested ideas.
Artwork for posters and bins, audience insights and ideas for litter interventions are just some of the free tools available on the site which is designed to
Continue reading Hubbub unveils dynamic toolkit and grants to help tackle litter across the UK
Safety technology provider, Peoplesafe, has extended its partnership with the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Combining a wealth of expertise, the partnership will offer an ongoing holistic service to organisations, combining expert advice on personal safety strategy – including policy creation and training – with industry-leading
Continue reading Peoplesafe partners with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Charis client services director Jonathan Hunt outlines the impact the Charis Shop platform is having on organisations working directly with the most vulnerable in their care.
Jonathan Hunt
Supporting vulnerable people in their homes is a fundamental aspect of community care, whether they are recovering after a stay in hospital, struggling with mental health
Continue reading Reducing the stress of financial hardship on the most vulnerable
The Northamptonshire Sport installed solar and wind powered defib cabinet at Northampton Bike Park.
Turtle Defib Cabinets, which has a long partnership history with local authorities, emergency services and non-profits, has designed and engineered the UK’s first solar and wind powered defibrillator and bleed control cabinet. Northamptonshire Sport, one of 43 non-profit Active Partnerships
Continue reading Setting higher lifesaving standards in public parks and outdoor leisure with wind and solar power
Reporter: Stuart Littleford
A recent operation by Greater Manchester Police has seen tonnes of seized counterfeit clothing being recycled to help homeless people and low-income families in Manchester.
Left to right: Tim Jensen from Lighthouse Security, Harry Dwan from the Mustard Tree and Inspector Dan Cullum from Op Vulcan
In the last 14
Continue reading Manchester homeless charity receives donation of repurposed counterfeit clothing from police raids
Study reveals focusing litter interventions on hotspots at junctions, slip roads and roundabouts by combining bins and signage could save time and money Hubbub calls for a more joined-up approach to tackling litter nationwide
Litter surveys on the roads surrounding Cardiff and Glasgow today reveal ground-breaking insights that could help local authorities and agencies
Continue reading Project using tech and AI to track litter on Glasgow and Cardiff roads suggests new approach needed by authorities
Multi-million-pound fund for charity sector to carry out crucial work – alongside the NHS – to save lives and tackle tragedy of suicide Government calls on charities across England to apply for funding to continue supporting tens of thousands of people experiencing suicidal thoughts Comes alongside expected £13.6 billion this year to transform the
Continue reading Government suicide prevention fund for charity sector to be boosted
Peoplesafe partners with Crimestoppers to tackle the growing crisis in employee safety
A NEW initiative from Peoplesafe working with the charity Crimestoppers, highlights the long overdue call to UK employers to step up and do more to protect their people, not just at work, but out of hours too.
Peoplesafe, the UK’s leading provider of
Continue reading Step Up Stay Safe
Comment from Ollie Gray, business development director, Charis
While Charis welcomes the reduction in the Ofgem price cap this July from £3280 to £2074, households will still be paying generally double what they were paying in 2021. The cumulative effect of the increase in the overall cost of living has meant that many people have
Continue reading Ofgem price cap reduction – what does it mean?
Environmental charity Hubbub is on the hunt for new creative solutions to food waste, which could be boosted by its new Eat It Up fund, launching today, with applications open until 21 July.
According to WRAP, 6.4 million tonnes of edible food is wasted each year in the UK retailers, manufacturers, caterers, restaurants and in
Continue reading Hubbub announces new £200,000 fund to encourage creative solutions to tackling food waste
Achieving for Children (AfC) has chosen to partner with Huggg, the specialist platform which allows organisations to send and manage retail vouchers at scale to those in need, to provide digital disbursements and targeted assistance to children, young people, and their families. This includes various forms of support such as weekly care allowances, general reimbursements
Continue reading ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN CHOOSES HUGGG TO PROVIDE DIGITAL DISBURSEMENTS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Following the announcement that the Household Support Fund has been extended again, Huggg, the specialist platform which allows organisations to send and manage retail vouchers at scale to those in need, has launched a number of new initiatives. These are designed to help local authorities and their Third Party partner organisations (TPOs) get these vital
Continue reading HUGGG LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT HSF PAYMENTS
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