Month: October 2021

New ‘Protecting Our Planet Challenge’ represents $5 billion commitment to conserve 30% of planet by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

At the September 22, 2021 “Transformative Action for Nature and People” event in New York, nine organizations joined together to pledge an unprecedented $5 billion over the next 10 years to support the creation, expansion, management and monitoring of protected and conserved areas of land, inland water and sea, working with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, civil society and governments. This watershed announcement — to fund efforts to reach 30×30 global goal by strengthening and expanding protected areas and support to Indigenous Guardianship of traditional territory — marks the largest private…

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Fundraising Regulator’s Annual Complaints Report finds complaints about online fundraising increased by 252% during the pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

Online fundraising was the most complained about method of fundraising during the height of the pandemic, according to the Fundraising Regulator’s latest Annual Complaints Report. From 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, 56 of the UK’s largest fundraising charities reported 5,836 complaints about online fundraising to the Fundraising Regulator, which is a 252% increase on the figure reported in the previous year.  Online fundraising methods include social media, charity websites and advertising banners. It is the first time in four years that online fundraising is the most complained about…

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Falling carrots flood Houses of Parliament as FareShare calls for urgent food waste funding

Stuart Mitchell

On The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, food charity FareShare beamed falling carrots onto landmarks across the capital, including the Houses of Parliament – as they called on government to commit to vital food waste funding. Two million* tonnes of fresh, unsold food is wasted on farms and in factories every year, instead of being sent to charities supporting families in food poverty. Landmark funding that enabled farmers to redistribute this unsold food to frontline charities ended after just one year – and calls to renew…

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Latest Cameron ruling highlights flaws of Lobbying Act – PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has responded to the news that former Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been cleared of wrongdoing in a ruling by the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL). The decision follows an investigation into whether Mr Cameron should have registered as a consultant lobbyist while working for US biotech group Illumina. ORCL began its investigation in August following media reports that the former Prime Minister lobbied UK government ministers on behalf of the company. PRCA Public Affairs Board Chair Liam…

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Northern Trust Releases Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Stuart Mitchell

Northern Trust released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility report, marking a full decade of transparent, detailed information across the company. “During a period of extraordinary social, health and economic challenges, 2020 was a year that for Northern Trust focused on compassion, communication and support,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady said. “We are pleased to report on progress toward creating long-term value for our clients, employees, shareholders, communities and other key stakeholders.” Connie Lindsey, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, added, “Northern Trust is…

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