Month: September 2024

Pro Bono Economics research estimates that there are around 230,000 people under 35 in the UK with net financial assets exceeding £100,000

Stuart Mitchell

New research reveals that, while a significant percentage of young people in the UK are keen to contribute to good causes, many are not receiving advice on how best to invest their money. The research, by Pro Bono Economics (PBE), found that while there are around 230,000 people under 35 with net assets exceeding £100,000, roughly 110,000 of those may not be in contact with a financial or wealth adviser. As well as unlocking large charitable donations, providing philanthropy support for young wealthy clients would be a significant growth opportunity…

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Learning from OSCR’s Inquiries: Dominant behaviour in charities

Stuart Mitchell

OSCR, the Scottish Regulator releases guidance on problem of dominant behaviour in charities. This is what they have announce on their website: Part of our work as the Scottish Charity Regulator is to carry out inquiries in response to concerns from the public, charity staff and other sources. Reflecting on some of the inquiry cases that we have dealt with recently, we have identified several common themes and lessons that charities, and those who work with charities, can learn from to help improve their governance and avoid potential problems. We…

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MTVH launches Molly Huggins Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

As she prepares to step down after 16 years as Chief Executive of MTVH, Geeta Nanda, OBE, warned that the cost-of-living crisis risks becoming the ‘new normal’ in many communities if urgent action isn’t taken. In response Geeta announced the launch of MTVH’s charity the Molly Huggins Foundation, named after MTVH’s founder, that will invest £75m in community impact projects over the next decade. The Foundation, working with local partners, will tackle food insecurity, debt issues, skills gaps, educational needs, health and wellbeing to break down barriers that hold communities…

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Berry Achieves Four-Fold Success at Environmental Packaging Awards

Stuart Mitchell

Global packaging leader, Berry Global Group, Inc. has received four awards at the 2024 Environmental Packaging Awards, including a Gold Award for Sustainable Innovation of the Year, two Silver Awards in the Ambient Food and Chilled Food categories, and a Bronze Award for Alcoholic Drinks. Recognising outstanding achievements in sustainable packaging, these awards represent Berry’s significant contributions to reducing environmental impact. “Supporting our customers’ sustainability goals is central to everything we do at Berry,” said Jean-Marc Galvez, President of Berry Global’s Consumer Packaging International division. “Our achievements in the Environmental…

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Speedy Hire Earns Prestigious Global Health and Safety Award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Stuart Mitchell

Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading plant and tool hire supplier has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Demonstrating its dedication to ensuring colleagues and customers get home safely at the end of every working day, the recognition signifies Speedy Hire’s long-standing commitment to health and safety excellence, with the President’s Award given to companies who have been awarded RoSPA Gold Awards for ten consecutive years. The esteemed RoSPA Awards program now celebrates its 68th year as the UK’s largest and…

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