Month: January 2024

UNESCO Launches Funding Scheme To Safeguard Documentary Heritage at Risk

Stuart Mitchell

Memory institutions, including archives, libraries, museums and research centres, are invited to apply for funding to enhance the protection of documentary heritage holdings (ancient books and manuscripts, government records, audiovisual materials and digital documents) at risk of deterioration or loss. The initiative “UNESCO Memory of the World Initiative to Safeguard Documentary Heritage at Risk extends its support not only to public or private holding institutions but also to professional associations, NGOs and other established entities.  Call for Proposals Applications for funds can be submitted until 16 February 2024 at 23:59…

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WRAP consultation begins on GHG Measurement and Reporting Protocols for Food and Drink

Stuart Mitchell

WRAP recently announces a consultation on proposed changes and improvements to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Measurement and Reporting Protocols for Food and Drink. Why: Since the original protocols were launched in May 2022, new guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative and WRAP, has impacted how emissions should be measured. WRAP and partners have, therefore, completed an audit of all guidance, sought feedback from industry and representatives (such as the Food Data Transparency Partnership and member bodies) and now need to work with industry to update the Protocols.…

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Future Woodlands Scotland and bp sign contract for £10m Urban Forestry Programme

Stuart Mitchell

Future Woodlands Scotland (FWS) has announced a partnership with bp to help deliver greener cities, towns, and urban areas through an innovative forestry programme. The charity, which is dedicated to creating and conserving woodlands across Scotland, has signed a contract with bp, whereby the energy major has committed a total of £10million to the newly created urban forestry programme as part of the development of its Scottish offshore windfarm, Morven, jointly developed with EnBW. A key ambition of the programme is to use new and emerging technologies to target the…

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Cancer Research UK partners with the Retail Trust to provide all shop staff and volunteers with free wellbeing support

Stuart Mitchell

Cancer Research UK has started working with the Retail Trust to support the wellbeing of the thousands of volunteers and staff members at its 550+ UK shops. The new partnership will give Cancer Research UK’s 2,000 shop workers and 11,000 volunteers across the country access to personalised support from the Retail Trust. This includes counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy for themselves or under-18s in their care, as well as exclusive discounts and rewards. Julie Byard, director of trading at Cancer Research UK, said: “The wellbeing and health of our dedicated volunteers…

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£1 million awarded to 27 community organisations to help older people in financial hardship

Stuart Mitchell

Older people’s charity Independent Age has announced the 27 community organisations that will receive cash as part of a new £1 million funding round. The money will go toward projects aimed at supporting people aged over 65 through the cost of living crisis. The 27 community-based charities offer a range of support to people in financial hardship. This ranges from helping them access entitlements, like pension credit, to support reducing their costs, through advice on energy efficiency and managing debts. The projects that received funding include a money advice bureau…

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