Month: June 2024

PRCA Africa appoints Ethics & Practices Board

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Africa has appointed three prominent industry representatives to lead its Ethics & Practices Network as part of a continent-wide programme to elevate operating standards and overall ethical conduct for communicators and their work across the continent. These include Dustin Chick (Partner and Managing Director at Razor PR), Bridget von Holdt (co-Market Lead and Managing Director at BCW Africa) and Adam Hunter (Managing Director of Hook Line & Sinker). Given the serious impact of this work and the critical role it serves in driving governance…

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Women of color shoulder unfair share of caregiving, a new Oxfam and Prosperity Now report highlights

Stuart Mitchell

More than one in four caregivers spend 22 unpaid hours weekly caring for loved ones. Women of color are disproportionately affected by the dual impact of paid work and unpaid care labor, according to a new report released today by Oxfam and Prosperity Now. The report, “Unseen Work, Unmet Needs,” examines the significant challenges posed by the intersection of women’s paid and unpaid labor in the United States. Many of these same individuals face systemic barriers in accessing essential support, such as workplace flexibility, equitable pay, and affordable care services,…

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Partnership project to restore rivers in the Lake District wins 2024 UK River Prize

Stuart Mitchell

The Ullswater Catchment Management partnership, which is spearheaded by the National Trust and Ullswater Catchment Management Community Interest Company (UCMCIC) and works to restore and improve rivers in the Ullswater catchment in the Lake District, has won the prestigious 2024 UK River Prize’s Catchment Award. The partnership, shortlisted against three other finalists for the prize, has delivered over 280 restoration initiatives across the catchment since its inception in 2015, including the successful ‘re-wiggling’ of Goldrill Beck. In total, it has to date restored 843 hectares (2083 acres) of key habitats,…

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New Social Bite Village project unveiled for South Lanarkshire

Stuart Mitchell

We’re thrilled that South Lanarkshire Council has granted permission for the proposed Social Bite Village in Rutherglen. The Village characterises our commitment to addressing homelessness in the region through innovative and proven solutions and is a significant step forward in the mission to end homelessness. What to expect from the village project The proposed village will be built on a brownfield site on Harriet Street.  It will consist of 15 modern, sustainable modular homes, known as Nest Houses, and a community hub surrounded by beautiful landscaping and an outdoor gym…

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Pancreatic Cancer UK becomes 2025 TCS London Marathon Official Charity of the Year

Stuart Mitchell

Pancreatic Cancer UK have issued a rallying cry to runners – “Take on the ultimate test to help develop the ultimate test”– as it was announced as the official Charity of the Year for the 2025 TCS London Marathon.  The charity aims to raise £2 million to give doctors a game-changing early detection test for the deadliest common cancer. Such a breakthrough could save thousands of lives a year from the disease, which kills more than half of people within just three months of their diagnosis.  Survival rates for pancreatic…

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