Month: January 2025

£9.3 million awarded to 28 organisations through Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme supporting those most in need and carbon reduction initiatives

Stuart Mitchell

Funds from the latest round of the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme will be distributed to 28 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) has distributed a total of £9.3 million to support 28 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales, deliver projects supporting vulnerable residents with energy bills and carbon reduction initiatives.  Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice Bureau is receiving £443,747.37 for its Tackling Fuel Poverty Together – Home Improvement Support service. The project aims to deliver home visits to vulnerable residents…

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UK releases a major methane report – CATF applauds progress and offers insights

Stuart Mitchell

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee recently released a critical report on tackling methane emissions, following their inquiry launched earlier last year.  This report is a crucial first step for the UK on methane emissions reduction, which is the best tool we have for bending the curve on climate in our lifetimes. Government must build on these recommendations to develop and implement policies that align with both our domestic goals and our international climate commitments.   Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes this report as an essential milestone…

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Channel 4 and Which? help people get it right in unique new campaign series

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 is teaming up with Which?, the UK’s consumer champion, supported by their media agency Goodstuff, for an innovative, contextual advertising campaign that helps viewers to buy with confidence. The partnership, live from December 13, marks a media first where the iconic Channel 4 world space is combined with Which?’s voice as a trusted partner. The campaign raises key, seasonal consumer issues to be aware of, from buying knock-off gifts online and expensive home improvement mistakes, to ‘shrinkflation’ of the food shop and hidden travel extras. The themed adverts…

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bpost and mortierbrigade launch the Remco Reflex to raise drivers’ awareness of approaching cyclists

Stuart Mitchell

In Belgium, around 300 cyclists are injured every year in collisions caused by car doors ​ swinging open. The recent accident involving two times Olympic Gold medal winner Remco Evenepoel, who collided with a bpost van while riding his bike last week, highlights the urgent need for action. The incident prompted bpost and mortierbrigade to introduce the Remco Reflex: a campaign reminding drivers to always look over their shoulder before opening their car door. The Remco Reflex is inspired by the Dutch Reach technique, which has drivers opening their car…

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Julia Rausing Trust announces £5 million donation to Age UK to help tackle loneliness amongst older people

Stuart Mitchell

Julia Rausing Trust is delighted to announce a £5 million donation to Age UK to help fund the Charity’s crucial friendship services over the next two years, aiming to tackle loneliness amongst older people and help them feel more valued and included. This £5 million ‘gift of friendship’ donation will enable the Charity to answer more than 58,000 calls to its Silver Line Helpline, match over 3,100 older people with Age UK befrienders to receive weekly calls through the Charity’s national Telephone Friendship Service, and fund community-based befriending programmes delivered…

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