Day: 22 June 2023

National Trust awarded major funding for scientific research on its historic collections and sites

Stuart Mitchell

The National Trust has been awarded £809,000 to purchase science equipment by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and World Class Labs, through the Creative Research Capability (CResCa) programme. The equipment will enable the conservation charity to deepen its understanding of how historic places and objects in its care have been made, used and experienced. The CResCa programme supports UK Research and Innovation’s ambitions to expand and upgrade the UK’s world-class research infrastructure. Its investments will support the sector and ensure UK researchers have access to the best labs and…

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Understanding the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on BAMER-led non-profits

Stuart Mitchell

The UK is facing a cost of living crisis that affects millions of people across the country. With rising prices for essential goods and services, many families are struggling to make ends meet. Charities, non-profits, and social impact organisations are not immune to the impacts of the crisis, and Black, Asian, multi-ethnic and refugee (BAMER)-led non-profits are experiencing an even greater burden due to systemic inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic and Brexit. The situation is critical. Urgent action is needed to support organisations that provide vital services. So far, the…

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Edelman, TBWA\London, dentsu creative, The Gate London, FCB Inferno and Uncommon Creative Studio among the UK shortlisted entrants at Gerety Awards 2023

Stuart Mitchell

Gerety Awards, the creative prize that brings together an all female jury to select the best in advertising from a powerful perspective, reveals the global shortlist along with the agency and production company of the year by country titles. Shortlisted entries from the UK among others include, Building History for Xbox by Edelman, Pre-Loved Island for ebay UK by McCann London, The Breakthrough for ITV by Uncommon and #FollowedByCancer for Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA) by TBWA\London UK Executive jury member Lauren Ogúndèkó, Chief Digital Officer at Initiative, had the following…

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Danone UK & Ireland partner with FoodCycle

Stuart Mitchell

FoodCycle are incredibly excited to announce that they have been selected as Danone UK & Ireland’s charity partner. The three-year partnership will see Danone, the market leader in branded yogurts, plant-based drinks and waters in the UK and Ireland make a financial donation that will support the running of existing community projects, as well as the launch of new locations. Employees will also be encouraged to volunteer at a FoodCycle Project, as part of Danone UK’s unlimited volunteer days programme. In addition, Danone UK’s team of nutritionists and dietitians will…

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Just Eat donates 1.2m meals through winter meal appeal

Stuart Mitchell

Since launching their annual Meal Appeal in 2020, Just Eat has raised enough funds to provide over 1.2m meals to those in need.  Now in its third year, the initiative encourages customers to raise money for Just Eat’s charity partners, FoodCycle and Social Bite to support low-income families and people facing food hunger, loneliness and homelessness. The most recent campaign saw record customer donations, with over 600,000 individual customer donations made after ordering a meal on the food delivery app between November 2022 and February 2023, doubling the customer participation…

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