Day: 5 April 2020

BP Angola commits $6.1 million of funding for landmine clearing charity HALO Trust

Stuart Mitchell

BP Angola has announced it has increased its financial grant to $6.1 million over four years to support the work in Angola of British landmine clearance charity the HALO Trust. An additional $4.9million of funding has been agreed to bolster the $1.2million grant announced in May 2019 as the pair widen their ambitions for the region. The new funding will support HALO’s 100 Women in Demining project. The initiative was launched in 2017 in recognition that rural women in Angola suffer disproportionately from poverty, unemployment and lack of opportunities. The…

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Sainsbury’s pledges to support suppliers, partners and tenants

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s is pledging support to suppliers and partners that help to feed the nation in these challenging times. Sainsbury’s will work collaboratively with suppliers to support them with vital cash flow where needed. The move will help businesses to increase production volumes quickly so they can meet customer demand. Support will also be available to suppliers who find themselves in distress as result of the ongoing uncertainty. Sainsbury’s is encouraging suppliers who would like to hear more to contact us to discuss criteria for support via its Supplier Support team…

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ICAS Conference and AGM cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

ICAS, the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation announces with regret that its Conference and Annual General Meeting planned on 4 May 2020 in Marina del Rey, California has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee Peeler, ICAS President stated: “We take this significant step reluctantly because we were excited about the opportunity to see our members and stakeholders, to hold our meeting in coordination with the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Summit and the opportunity to interact with key decision makers. However, given the growing disruption and uncertainty about travel and…

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Help Musicians launches £5M Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund

Stuart Mitchell

Help Musicians has launched the Coronavirus Financial Hardship Fund, a new offering specifically created to alleviate some of the immediate financial pressures that many professional musicians may currently be facing. The impact of the Coronavirus on musicians’ lives and careers is unprecedented, and it’s been recognised that the charity’s normal person-centred approach of Health & Welfare support needs to be boosted in this exceptional period to give as many musicians as possible immediate financial relief. A fund of £5m has therefore been created to help reduce the worry many musicians…

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Santander Foundation Donates £1million To Age Uk And Alzheimer’s Society To Support Vulnerable People In The Community

Stuart Mitchell

The Santander Foundation has announced a £1miilion donation to Age UK and Alzheimer’s Society to support some of the most vulnerable people in the community following the outbreak of COVID-19. The funding (£500,000 for Age UK and £500,000 for Alzheimer’s Society) will assist both charities who are on the frontline of offering vital support for both older people and those affected by dementia. Age UK and Alzheimer’s Society have a long history of helping vulnerable people in the community and the donation will go towards both existing and new initiatives…

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