Day: 24 July 2022

Asda Foundation announces £750,000 investment to breathe new life into community spaces across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

Asda’s charity, Asda Foundation, has announced £750k of investment in 60 local community groups and charities across the UK, with the aim of transforming community spaces and places after customers said the cost-of-living crisis has impacted their social and community interaction. Over 60 ‘Spaces and Places’ grants ranging from £5,000 to £25,000, have been awarded by the Asda Foundation to help bring communities together and combat isolation. One group to benefit from investment is Headspace Bolton CIC, pictured above, who offer a safe space and creative outlet for people with…

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The BNP Paribas Foundation strengthens its commitment to the integration of refugees

Stuart Mitchell

On World Refugee Day, the BNP Paribas Foundation has strengthened its actions in favour of the professional integration of refugees, by joining forces with the international organisation SINGA Global for a three-year partnership. Revealing the talents of newcomers Present in 18 cities and 7 countries, SINGA Global works across the world to create a link between migrants and the host society. It supports the inclusion of people from migrant backgrounds and those forced into exile, offering an incubation programme for newcomers or locals with a project that promotes social cohesion. …

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Morrisons Employs Tree Advisors to Help UK Farmers Meet Planting Targets

Stuart Mitchell

Morrisons has employed a team of ‘Tree Advisors’ who will give specialist advice to UK farmers on the best species of trees to plant, where to plant them and how to manage their woodland – to have the best environmental effect without impacting upon their farm business.  The Tree Advisors* will work with Morrisons network of 3,000 farmers to plant the right tree species in the right place for the right reasons, to gain government and grant funding to cover their costs, and to bring in additional income from their…

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WFA and GARM endorse strengthened EU Code of Practice on disinformation

Stuart Mitchell

Industry stakeholders, including WFA and GARM, have drafted and endorsed a strengthened EU Code of Practice designed to fight the spread and monetisation of disinformation. Leading social media companies and representatives of the marketing and advertising industry, including WFA and GARM, have developed a new EU Code of Practice designed to address the spread of disinformation online. The new Code, which sets forth commitments and measures all players involved in the online ecosystem should take to tackle this serious issue, has now been published by the European Commission and brand owners…

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Sainsbury’s invests £1 million in UK retail first incubator programme for Black-led businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Sainsbury’s has announced the launch of a free 16-week incubator programme for Black-led start-up businesses, with a £1,000,000 commitment to supporting their transition to supermarket shelves. Created and delivered in partnership with Foundervine and Mission Ventures, the programme is open to entrepreneurial food and drink businesses seeking to grow but facing one of many barriers that might be holding them back. Whether it’s inadequate funding, lack of social capital and networks, or limited industry knowledge and expertise, it’s tough launching a new brand on such a large scale without access…

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