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Dynamic Earth launches public appeal to unlock landmark Gallery exploring Arthur’s Seat

Stuart Mitchell

Dynamic Earth  has publicly launched a fundraising appeal to raise £80,000 in match funding required to deliver a transformative new permanent gallery dedicated to one of Edinburgh’s most treasured natural landmarks – Arthur’s Seat. The new Gallery will be a free, fully accessible space exploring the volcanic origins, scientific significance and environmental future of Holyrood Park — one of Scotland’s most recognisable natural landmarks.  The project has now secured the support of the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park collectively receive millions of visits each year. Yet…

Helpmore launches Trust Index to highlight the impact of small charities in South Africa

Stuart Mitchell

Helpmore, a charity founded by Ranmore Fund Management and registered in the United Kingdom and South Africa, has announced the launch of the Helpmore Trust Index, a growing online database of small charities making a meaningful impact in South Africa, helping donors feel confident their donations are making a real difference to charity beneficiaries. While South Africa has many impactful grassroots charities, identifying trustworthy organisations can often be challenging for donors due to the fragmented nature of the sector. The Helpmore Trust Index aims to help address this by highlighting…

Professional bodies join forces to call for renewed commitment to accuracy following IPSO ruling

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) have issued a joint call for journalists and public relations professionals to exercise care, scrutiny, and professional judgement in their work, following a recent ruling by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In a joint statement – published below – responding to the ruling in the Fraser v Telegraph.co.uk case, both organisations emphasised that rigorous verification and adherence to professional standards remain essential to maintaining public confidence in both journalism and public relations, particularly at a time…

Major Initiative to Strengthen Public Healthcare by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation. €10 million donation to support the retention of 80 doctors on 47 small islands of Greece.

Stuart Mitchell

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation is launching a major initiative to support public healthcare on Greece’s small islands, committing €10 million over a seven-year period to help retain 80 doctors on 47 small islands of the country served by the smallest primary healthcare units. These 47 islands are served by Regional Clinics and Multi-purpose Regional Clinics, the smallest healthcare facilities within the Greek National Health System, and the programme does not apply to islands that host health centres or larger healthcare structures. The donation agreement was signed during a special ceremony…

Channel 4 Sales’ B Corp competition returns for second year as entries officially open

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4’s commercial arm, Channel 4 Sales, has today announced the return of its B Corp competition, offering five more sustainable businesses that meet verified standards for social and environmental business practices the chance to win free TV advertising airtime. Following a successful inaugural year, the competition has returned in partnership with B Lab UK — the non-profit behind the UK B Corp movement — and is open to certified UK B Corporations (“B Corps”). It will again deliver £600,000 worth of Channel 4 advertising airtime to promote the five winning B…