Day: 7 September 2021

Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have joined forces to launch the National Databank – to tackle data poverty

Stuart Mitchell

With more than seven million people across the UK unable to access mobile data or broadband at home1, Virgin Media O2 has partnered with the Good Things Foundation to launch the first-ever National Databank. The launch is a direct response to the need for mobile networks to find a long-term solution to the data poverty crisis at a national level – by creating a collaborative, community-led platform that provides free mobile data to those who need it. A central hub The National Databank, which will be open to all mobile…

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Business support for small charities a ’rounding error’, averaging just £450

Stuart Mitchell

The average business in England contributes just over £450 worth of support to small charities and community groups each year, according to a new study. Research conducted for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society shows that businesses donated services and funds worth an estimated £2.4billion in 2019 to small charities and community groups – equating to around 0.06% of private sector turnover. This includes £1.9bn in financial donations and around £474million worth of pro bono support such as legal services, in-kind donations such as the use of office space…

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Hyram Yarbro sparks social change for forest conservation

Stuart Mitchell

Fundación Natura Bolivia, the indigenous people of the Bajo Paragua forest, and Selfless by Hyram have joined forces to hold the line on deforestation in the Amazon, announcing the creation of the 2.05-million-acre Bajo Paragua San Ignacio and Concepcion Municipal Protected Areas. With support from the partnership, the communities will manage the new protected areas which are also home to spider monkeys, jaguars and at least 1,273 vertebrate species. Conservation of the forest permanently locks up 337,162,504 metric tons of carbon dioxide which would otherwise contribute to climate change. “The…

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Fyffes divert the equivalent of 1 million meals to FareShare

Stuart Mitchell

Fyffes is delighted to announce they have diverted the equivalent of one million meals to FareShare. Overall, this means that Fyffes has distributed over 431 tonnes of fresh bananas and pineapples to FareShare since the partnership started in 2013. “Huge congratulations to the Fyffes team in the UK and their partners FareShare for this fantastic achievement. As well as tackling food loss, this project has also made a significant contribution to our goal to provide five million meals to people in vulnerable groups by 2025. At Fyffes, we are proud…

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Walmart Names Publicis Groupe as New Media Agency

Stuart Mitchell

Walmart has announced the selection of Publicis Groupe to lead media planning and buying for Walmart U.S. The announcement comes after an extensive agency evaluation for a media agency of record to support future growth and brand-building initiatives. Walmart, one of America’s largest advertisers, continues to push forward to be a best-in-class marketing organization, acknowledging that agency partners play a pivotal role in that journey. As Walmart expands its capabilities to deepen connections in a diverse customer landscape, Publicis Groupe will play an integral role in connecting customers with the…

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