Month: September 2023

Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report Shares Progress on Priorities, Goals

Stuart Mitchell

Fifth Third Bancorp has published its 2022 Sustainability Report. The report is an annual update on the Company’s progress against its five sustainability priorities: keeping the customer at the center, strengthening its communities, delivering on its commitment to employees, promoting inclusion and diversity, and addressing climate change. In addition to the 2022 Sustainability Report, Fifth Third has published indices aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative, SASB standards and Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. The indices are published as part of the Company’s commitment to provide transparency and data aligned to industry standards…

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Charities Aid Foundation distributes record amount in support of charities

Stuart Mitchell

£1.1 billion was donated to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) on behalf of individuals and businesses last year. The Trustees Report for 2022/23 highlights how CAF helped hundreds of thousands of charities to build their resilience in tough economic times. For nearly a century, CAF has worked with individuals, businesses and government to increase giving and make a bigger difference. Last year, donations from private and corporate clients in the UK, US and Canada enabled CAF to distribute more than £1 billion for the first time, so charities could do…

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Leading UK disaster-response charities join forces to support those affected by national emergencies

Stuart Mitchell

As the new National Risk Register is published, three of the UK’s leading emergency response charities have come together to ensure that people affected by UK emergencies receive fast, wrap-around support. The British Red Cross and REACT Disaster Response are both participating in the National Emergencies Trust’s National Charitable Partners Programme, which aims to ensure that when domestic disasters arise, no-one is left behind. As part of the Programme, both charities have designed tailored assistance packages that can be activated quickly in the aftermath of national emergencies, such as floods,…

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British Motorsport Trust launches; Organisation rebrands from BMSTT

Stuart Mitchell

The British Motorsport Trust has launched a modern new identity, transitioning away from the British Motor Sport Training Trust (BMSTT) as part of the organisation’s journey to reach and engage the British motorsport community. Motorsport has the power to inspire thousands across the UK with high-speed and high-performance thrills, each and every week. The British Motorsport Trust has a vision for a safer sport, with empowered and enabled members of the community, equipped with the relevant training and regulated equipment to effectively deliver their roles to a high standard. Through…

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Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

Stuart Mitchell

The Charity Commission has published renewed guidance on charities and investments, bringing it up to date for the modern era. Published on 1st August 2023, the guidance (known as CC14) has been redesigned to offer greater clarity and to give trustees confidence to make investment decisions that are right for their charity. The language used in the guidance is clearer and the structure has been updated so that it is shorter and easier to use, and trustees can find the information they need more quickly. As discussion continues within the…

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