Dogs Take To The Streets In The World’s First UN Animal Protest

The world’s first animal protest outside the headquarters of the United Nations has taken place in New York. The protest, which included 8 dogs of different breeds and sizes, was in support of Forever Against Animal Testing, a joint campaign by international beauty company The Body Shop and leading organization working to end animal experiments, Cruelty Free International. The dogs took to the streets with protest signs, bandanas and miniature banners in show of their support. The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International were joined by influential pet photographer @TheDogist,…

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Localgiving Awards £100,000 in Magic Little Grants to 205 Grassroots Charities

Since September 2017, Localgiving has awarded £100,000 in grants to 205 local charities across 59 counties through its Magic Little Grants Programme. The Magic Little Grants programme distributes small grants on behalf of grantmakers to local charities and community groups to support their essential work. With its simple 10 minute application process, the scheme reduces the work required for grassroots organisations to access the funding they need to launch or strengthen their services. This round of grants were distributed in association with the Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded…

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CAP and BCAP Launch Document Explaining How They Conduct Evidence-based Policy

The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP and BCAP) have published a new version of the document which sets out how they conduct evidence-based policy making. CAP and BCAP keep their Codes under review and always aim to deliver regulation that is transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted where action is needed. CAP and BCAP always welcome new evidence on where they might need to offer additional protection, where existing protections might no longer be necessary or proportionate, or where other regulatory action may be required.  The new document sets out…

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Police Scotland Launch Every 9 Seconds Campaign

Reports of domestic abuse increase by 25 per cent over the festive period in Scotland. Police Scotland worked with Edinburgh based creative agency The Union to develop a unique campaign to tackle domestic abuse – with the perpetrators as the target audience. Officers are called to a domestic incident in Scotland every nine minutes, a figure which increases during the festive period. Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Gillian MacDonald, said, “The festive season is traditionally a time when people get together to celebrate but for some the threat of domestic abuse…

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Brighton Partners With The American Heart Association’s Life Is Why We Give™ Campaign

Collectible company Brighton is proud to partner in the life-saving efforts of the American Heart Association. For every Wear Red Christo Wide Cuff Bracelet sold in the month of February, they will donate $10 of the purchase price to the American Heart Association. Donations will be sent to local chapters located where we have many Brighton stores. Heart Disease is the number 1 killer of American women, claiming an estimated 440,000 women’s lives annually – ten times the number who die of Breast Cancer. Cardiovascular Disease And Strokes cause 1…

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