Day: 15 October 2023

DPA and Currys expand Tech4Families to provide devices for disadvantaged families across Northern Ireland & Lincolnshire Coast

Stuart Mitchell

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) have expanded their Tech4Families scheme to help drive digital inclusion by connecting disadvantaged families across Northern Ireland and Lincolnshire Coast with laptops and digital access. The scheme consists of microdonations from customers of Currys, allowing the DPA to purchase new laptops for children experiencing digital poverty. Parents are able to apply online or via a dedicated text line, and the successful families will receive a laptop and resource pack. The scheme was initially launched in September 2022, targeting five key areas in the UK including…

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Grosvenor launches new social enterprise – Grosvenor Hart Homes

Stuart Mitchell

Grosvenor, the international organisation whose activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives, has launched a new social enterprise today: Grosvenor Hart Homes.   The enterprise, initiated by the Duke of Westminster, is on a mission to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and their families by simultaneously addressing three major foundational blocks that are essential to overcome disadvantage and build better outcomes in life:   the provision of high-quality affordable and secure homes paired with support services tailored around individual needs and addressing:   employment and routes into employment   mental health…

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12 UK universities achieve Fairtrade status in national ‘Fairtrade University and College Award’

Stuart Mitchell

Several universities in the UK have received the latest Fairtrade University and College Award, in recognition of their commitment to promoting ethical consumerism and pursuing trade justice for farmers and workers in low-income countries. The Fairtrade University and College Award requires students to engage significantly in social outreach and to work collaboratively with one another, and with their institution, to achieve the accolade. This year, 12 universities achieved Fairtrade status: Bangor University; Bath Spa University; University of Bristol; Bucks New University; University of Chichester; City, University of London; Manchester University;…

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Tesco unveils rapid expansion of low-carbon fertiliser trial

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco’s CEO, Ken Murphy recently called on political parties to stand by their net zero commitments and give businesses the confidence to invest. The call to action came as he unveiled the rapid expansion of one of Tesco’s key agricultural innovation initiatives, the largest commercial field trial of low-carbon fertilisers in the UK. Speaking at the Reuters IMPACT event in London last month, Murphy said green innovation in the food industry could be transformational in helping to cut costs and carbon, protect food security and stimulate green growth. But he…

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Promoting a high ambition Global Plastics Treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics through a comprehensive circular economy approach

Stuart Mitchell

WRAP welcomes the publication of the Zero Draft ahead of Novembers’ INC-3 in Nairobi. The first official draft of this important agreement synthesises feedback from INC-2 in Paris in May and offers further refinement of the proposed treaty provisions as a formal instrument for negotiations in November. Whilst this is a positive next step towards the crystallisation of a global agreement, it is of vital importance that the Treaty remains ambitious, and we urge member states to actively guard against attempts to water down its final mandate. As the negotiations continue WRAP will work…

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