Day: 23 March 2024

Over half of charities maintained or increased fundraising income in 2023

Stuart Mitchell

More than half (55%) of charities maintained or increased their fundraising income in 2023 despite the challenging economic backdrop, according to new research from Enthuse, the donations, fundraising and event registration platform.  The Charity Pulse report surveyed leaders at over 200 UK charities to find out how their organisations fared in 2023, reasons for optimism and potential challenges in 2024, as well as insight into how good causes are embracing technology.  A brighter picture The cost of living crisis has cast a long shadow over the public’s disposable income but the overall picture…

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Social media platforms and search engines still littered with scam ads, Which? finds

Stuart Mitchell

Social media platforms and search engines are still littered with scam ads, showing that the tech giants have not got their houses in order and are failing to protect their users from scams ahead of the Online Safety Act coming into force, Which? has found. The consumer champion looked at scams appearing on online platforms and found blatant fraudulent advertising, from copycats of major retail brands, to investment scams and ‘recovery’ scams, which target previous victims of scams. Scam adverts using the identities of celebrities such as Richard Branson, despite…

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Warner Bros. Discovery Announced as Headline Sponsor for UnderOne Festival

Stuart Mitchell

UnderOne Festival, a groundbreaking two-day event dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), is thrilled to announce Warner Bros. Discovery as its headline sponsor. Scheduled for July 24th – 25th, 2024, at the University of Northampton, this transformative festival is set to redefine the discourse on DEI with a global perspective. Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment powerhouse, brings its unwavering commitment to DEI to the forefront as the headline sponsor for UnderOne Festival. With their support, the event aims to foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and…

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Brazilian Agency SOKO Debuts New Impact Unit And Sign A Pledge With UN Women’s Initiative Unstereotype Alliance

Stuart Mitchell

SOKO, the Cannes Lions Award-winning Brazilian independent agency, is unveiling its new unit and methodology, Walk, to showcase its unique creative approach in combating persistent, negative imagery in marketing messages as part of its work with Unstereotype Alliance Brazil Chapter. The commitment is signed during the mission to the Unstereotype Alliance Global Members Summit in New York City, from February 14 to 15, 2024. The Unstereotype Alliance Global Member Summit is hosted annually by Unstereotype Alliance, an initiative convened by UN Women, the United Nations´ specialized entity for gender equality…

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The “Flexible After Fifty” report calls for greater flexible working support for people over age 50 to be more active in the workforce

Stuart Mitchell

The Flexible After Fifty report reveals nearly 75% of over-50s want to have flexibility in their work to achieve a better work-life balance, with many also having care responsibilities UK Government Business Champion for Older Workers, Andy Briggs, and leading employer organisations, say flexible working is key to keeping people aged over 50 in fulfilling work, which will in turn help the economy, businesses and individuals The report sets out recommendations for government and businesses to support greater flexible working for over-50s and help more people to stay in meaningful…

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