The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has renewed calls for the government to commit to reforming lobbying legislation following revelations that Bim Afolami MP had been paid for his role in chairing a caucus of Conservative MPs that lobbied the government. The Regulatory Reform Group was set up by public affairs firm, WPI Strategy, to lobby for a “systematic evolution of the regulatory system”. It published its first report, The Purpose of Regulation, in April this year which was funded by one of WPI Strategy’s clients. An article in The Guardian reveals…
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New owners to rejuvenate historic mill and hydro scheme
A historic cotton mill in Derbyshire’s Derwent Valley will receive a new lease of life, including improvements to its hydropower scheme and new visitor facilities, following an acquisition backed by a loan from Triodos Bank UK. Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills at Matlock Bath is home to a working textile and hydropower museum plus conference centre. The entire site is supplied with renewable energy produced by its hydroelectric turbines with any surplus fed into the National Grid. With the support of a loan from Triodos Bank, Masson Mills has been…
Read MoreTCS London Marathon Runners Kick Off GOSH Charity’s Biggest Ever Fundraising Appeal To Build A New Children’s Cancer Centre
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) launches the Build it. Beat it fundraising appeal with special star-backed film depicting four cancer stories GOSH Charity is the 2023 TCS London Marathon Charity of the Year They have been pounding the pavements for months as they prepare for one of the biggest challenges of their lives; and now GOSH Charity can officially announce that the Team GOSH runners taking part in this year’s TCS London Marathon will be raising money to build a new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond…
Read MoreSmall charities advisory panel launched
The small charities advisory panel has been launched today to champion the voices and experiences of small charities. The panel will ensure this vital part of the voluntary sector can continue to access tailored help, support and advocacy. The creation of the panel was a key part of the agreement to transfer services from the Small Charities Coalition (SCC) when it closed last year. The SCC’s services are currently delivered by NCVO in partnership with the FSI. Following the announcement the FSI will close in Spring 2023, the panel will…
Read MoreVital new collaboration will drive action on cutting climate impact of UK food and drink
With estimates that food and drink consumed in the UK is responsible for around 35% of our territorial emissions, climate action NGO WRAP and WWF-UK have joined forces with eight of the UK’s largest retailers to standardise measurement and reporting of GHG emissions from food and drink, and drive action on cutting the environmental impact of our food and drink. The Retailer Net Zero CAP (Collaborative Action Programme) aims to take the sector towards Net Zero at the pace needed to meet existing commitments and mitigate the devastating effects of…
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