Month: September 2022

CIPR and PRCA relaunch joint mental health collaboration

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) have launched a joint mental health survey, in partnership with Opinium, as part of a collaboration designed to address mental health challenges in public relations.  The professional bodies are calling on all PR and communications professionals to complete the survey to help benchmark the industry’s progress on mental health. Last year’s study revealed 90% of PR professionals reported poor mental health at some point in the previous twelve months.  The organisations have also announced the…

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New UK collective to look at role of foundations in boosting enterprise

Stuart Mitchell

The Enterprise Grants Taskforce will bring together funders and foundations looking to support the development of earned income across the sector. A new group of funders and foundations has come together with the aim of boosting enterprise in the sector through better use of Enterprise Grants. Enterprise Grants are grants made by public or private funders which are used to help charities and social enterprises increase their capacity to earn income from selling services or goods, or reward trading growth.  The work of the Taskforce will combine efforts to define…

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Brevio recognised as a 2022 Best For The World™ in Governance by B Corp

Stuart Mitchell

Brevio, a UK company, based in Somerset, that unites nonprofits and funders to grow together and create more impact on society, has been named a 2022 Best for the World™ B Corp™ in recognition of its exceptional Governance as measured by Mission, Ethics and Transparency.  B Corp is a movement created by B Lab, a network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Brevio completed B Corp certification in December 2021. Best for the World is a distinction granted to B Corporations (B Corps) whose…

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Now is the time for charities to launch emergency appeals, as over 3 in 5 people believe that the cost of living crisis is a greater need than COVID-19

Stuart Mitchell

Born from a recent Charity CEO roundtable, hosted by GOOD, the Cost of Giving Monitor is a quarterly report to provide a clear, real-time picture of the donor landscape as it evolves during the cost of living crisis. Discussion with key charity leaders reveals a pressing need for insight on the cost of living crisis and its impact on individual giving in the UK. GOOD has responded by initiating a quarterly monitor to help charities prepare for the impact the cost of living crisis will have on the sector. GOOD…

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Cumberland steps up investment and commits to ‘kinder banking’’

Stuart Mitchell

The Cumberland Building Society is embarking on major investment as it promises to offer banking services that are “kinder to people and planet”. The pledge comes in the society’s annual report, published today, which underlines its position as the region’s leading mortgage and savings provider. Savers’ deposits grew by £100m to £2.4bn in the year to March while mortgage lending hit a record £2.2bn as the Cumberland provided loans to over 500 first-time buyers. Profits before tax fell from £10.5m to £8.6m, mainly because of increased investment in its Cumberland…

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