Day: 23 July 2023

3Gem announced as the PRCA exclusive research partners

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is thrilled to announce its exclusive research partnership with 3Gem, a renowned global research and analytics provider, for the period of 2023-2025. This strategic collaboration aims to provide PRCA members with invaluable insights, data-driven strategies, and a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving public relations and communications landscape. As part of the research partnership, PRCA members will have exclusive access to research reports, in-depth studies, and comprehensive industry analysis, covering a wide range of topics that impact the PR and communications field. The research…

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Rich countries’ continued failure to honor their $100 billon climate finance promise threatens negotiations and undermines climate action

Stuart Mitchell

Flawed accounting systems are not giving the true picture of climate finance As global carbon pollution continues to rise, and climate change wreaks more havoc upon the people and places least responsible for the problem, rich polluting countries are now three years overdue on their promise to mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance for low- and middle-income countries. To make matters worse, says Oxfam, the actual support they provide is much less than reported numbers suggest, and is coming mostly as debt that has to be repaid. Oxfam’s…

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Wembley Stadium becomes first national stadium to be dementia friendly

Stuart Mitchell

The Football Association (FA) backs landmark guidance developed by charity for all stadiums and sports grounds, with likes of Premier League and Racecourse Association pledging commitment. The Football Association (FA) has worked with its official charity partner, Alzheimer’s Society, to put in place a series of improvements to the iconic Wembley Stadium, changing the game for fans with dementia. Making Wembley dementia friendly After an audit of the stadium by people affected by dementia, who were invited to attend two matchdays and provide feedback, several supporting measures have been put…

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New fund to benefit d/Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations launched by Lloyds Bank Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

A new grant programme for charities led by and working with d/Deaf and Disabled people in poverty were launched on 7 June, by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales. This year, 40 eligible charities will receive an unrestricted grant of £75,000 over three years as well as additional support to strengthen their organisation. Grants are open to small charities whose mission is to reduce poverty and disadvantage amongst d/Deaf and Disabled people through welfare advice, advocacy and frontline services. To be eligible, charities must have at least 75% of…

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Charity Bank Reinvests Profit to Reach Underfunded Charities

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank for social good, today announced its annual results for the year ended December 2022. In 2022, Charity Bank also disbursed a record £53.9m in new loans, supporting UK charities and social enterprises. The bank expects to significantly increase the range and diversity of organisations supported in 2023, and will set specific targets for reaching ethnically diverse enterprises and other groups that have experienced exclusion from social investment. “Our strong financial performance will enable us to expand our lending activities, which will help us…

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