Month: September 2024

Hungry and hairy Hungarian hogs help save UK’s most endangered butterfly

Stuart Mitchell

Conservationists racing to save the UK’s most endangered butterfly have recruited the help of some unique volunteers: hairy Hungarian hogs. Butterfly Conservation is working with the National Trust using curly-haired Mangalitsa pigs at one of the charity’s sites on Exmoor to create perfect habitat for the High Brown Fritillary. Since 1978, this pretty orange insect with black chequered wings has declined by 65% in population and 87% in distribution across the UK. It is now found in just three locations in England, one of which is the sun-bathed Heddon Valley…

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New Report Explores Impact And Opportunity Of Charitable Gifts In Wills For Arts Organisations

Stuart Mitchell

A new report has been released to support arts, culture and heritage organisations in maximising their long-term income through legacy fundraising. The Art of Legacies explores the impact and opportunity of charitable gifts in Wills for the arts, sharing market trends and useful tips for organisations on how to start or develop their legacy fundraising.  Produced by Remember A Charity – a consortium of UK charities working to grow the legacy giving market and funded through the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s RAISE programme, The Art of Legacies explores:  The impact…

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Clear Channel UK partners with Strut Safe to support safe nighttime journeys

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel, one of the UK’s leading Out of Home media and infrastructure companies, today announced a new partnership with volunteer-operated phone line, Strut Safe, to highlight the negative effects of street violence and encourage greater awareness of the organisation’s public help service. The ambition of Strut Safe’s nation-wide phone line is to ensure the safety of all individuals by providing non-judgemental support to anyone in need, whether they are walking home from work, waiting for the bus, or on a night out. By partnering with Clear Channel, details of…

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Teachers Forced To Bring In Food For Hungry Students As Schools Struggle To Cope

Stuart Mitchell

With the new school year just around the corner, alarming new research has revealed that more teachers than ever are being forced to personally provide food to students due to welfare concerns, reflecting a growing crisis in schools across the country.   “Our teachers should be focused on educating, not filling the gaps in food provision. We need the new government to collaborate with the food redistribution sector to ensure more nutritious food reaches people in need. Our manifesto outlines the steps needed to make this a reality. With the right…

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New report offers inventory of state renewable energy siting policies in the U.S.

Stuart Mitchell

A new report details state renewable energy siting policies and permitting authorities across the United States, profiling all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. Compiled by researchers from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) and Clean Air Task Force (CATF), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and Consensus Building Institute (CBI), this report serves as an essential resource for policymakers, project developers, and community members navigating the complex landscape of renewable energy project permitting and siting across the U.S.   “We have an unprecedented opportunity…

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