Global Study Of 1.3 Million People Points To Downward Trend In Generosity

A 10-year global study that surveyed more than 1.3 million people reveals that despite a growing culture of charitable giving across dozens of countries there has been a recent downward trend in giving behaviour in some of the world’s wealthiest places. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) World Giving Index 10th edition report examined aggregate data for each country across 10 years (2009-2018), drawing on surveys in 128 countries in order to capture longer term trends. The survey asks if people have helped a stranger, given money or volunteered for a…

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Earth’s Ekko, Plastic Oceans’ New Educational Kids Film, Empowers Children To Solve Plastic Pollution

Plastic Oceans International, a nonprofit organization working to end global plastic pollution, today announced the release of its new kids film, Earth’s Ekko, a 20-minute educational tool created for educators and parents to engage, inspire and teach children, ages 10 and younger, to be part of the solution to the global plastic pollution problem. A corresponding Earth’s Ekko Education Guide will also be available in the coming weeks. “Children are natural problem solvers, and we recognized the need for a tool with optimistic messages to teach and engage kids on…

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Wimbledon Foundation’s Ian Hewitt recognised with WaterAid President’s Award

Ian Hewitt, Chairman of the Wimbledon Foundation and Vice Chairman of The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), has been awarded the President’s Award by international charity WaterAid. The President’s Award represents the highest level of commendation the charity bestows upon its supporters and recognises Hewitt’s significant role in establishing the thriving partnership with WaterAid during his time as Chairman of the Wimbledon Foundation. The partnership, currently in the second of a three-year term, is supporting projects in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali and Nepal helping to create better health…

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Hollywood Bowl Group Announce First National Charity Partnership With Barnardo’s

Hollywood Bowl Group and Barnardo’s are pleased to announce a new national partnership aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families. This will be the first partnership of its kind for Hollywood Bowl Group, which is the largest bowling entertainment operator in the UK.   Through a combination of activities ranging from fundraising to volunteering, Hollywood Bowl Group hopes to support crucial services in local communities across the country.  Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan said: “We’re delighted that Hollywood Bowl Group has chosen Barnardo’s as their first…

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Winners of the Waitrose & Partners Sustainability Awards announced

This month marked the 7th annual Waitrose & Partners Sustainability Awards, which this year saw 100 businesses enter the application process. The Sustainability awards celebrate businesses that work in collaboration with Waitrose across own brand and branded categories. Specifically, it honours those businesses that have found innovative solutions to combat some of the extreme environmental and social challenges of our time, including climate change, plastic pollution, modern slavery and inequality. Tor Harris, Head of CSR at Waitrose & Partners, comments: “We work with some truly remarkable businesses and these awards…

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