Day: 24 July 2020

Signify aims to be plastic-free on all consumer-related packaging in 2021

Stuart Mitchell

Each year, eight million tons of plastic end up in the oceans, killing one million marine birds and threatening hundreds of marine life species. Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues and consumers are increasingly critical of the packaging of products that they buy. Signify is actively striving for a reduction of the environmental impact of its products. As part of its packaging policy, Signify already uses 80% recycled paper for its packaging and will now start phasing out all plastics from packaging for consumer-related products…

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Multi-million pound Covid-19 recovery scheme launches for community-led organisations

Stuart Mitchell

A new £9.5million funding scheme that will support community-led organisations in England affected by the Covid-19 crisis, has been unveiled. The Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme (CCLORS) will provide grants up to £100,000 to community-led organisations in England that are facing severe financial difficulties as a direct result of the coronavirus lockdown. The scheme is open to all types of community-led organisation affected by the crisis. Applications are particularly welcome from organisations led by or directly supporting Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, which have been disproportionately affected by…

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Sir Jackie’s dementia charity back on the grid to fund more research

Stuart Mitchell

Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK, has announced a second call for pioneering dementia research projects worth £1m. Early career researchers are now being invited to apply for the prestigious Race Against Dementia Research Fellowship. Designed to power outstanding early career scientists in their pursuit of innovative solutions to the big questions in dementia research, the second round of the successful scheme will give researchers unique access to development opportunities, including a mentorship from figures in the world of Formula One racing. Almost…

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Asda calls for ‘vital’ food donations as it launches national food drive to support people unable to afford essentials following Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has launched a national food drive in its stores across the country, to collect vital food donations for food banks supporting people in crisis following Covid-19. 382 of the retailer’s stores will take part in the month-long food drive that will call on its generous customers to donate vital food and hygiene essentials, which will support people in their local community. All donations will go to the store’s local food bank, whether in the Trussell Trust’s network or independent. For the first time, the retailer will also be launching…

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Kidney patients sign up for extra Thames Water care

Stuart Mitchell

A new partnership between Thames Water and the National Kidney Federation charity has helped almost 350 people register for extra support should their water supply be interrupted. Before the coronavirus lockdown, representatives from the Royal Free Hospital Kidney Patient Association (RFKPA) and Thames Water visited dialysis patients at five hospitals and renal units in west London, including St Pancras Hospital, Tottenham Hale Renal Unit and the Edgware Dialysis Centre, to encourage them to join the water company’s free Priority Services Register – a database of customers who would struggle to…

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