Day: 2 February 2025

Cannes Lions doubles funding to provide €2m worth of complimentary passes to underrepresented talent and underserved communities

Stuart Mitchell

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has launched its 72nd edition, taking place on 16–20 June 2025 in Cannes, France. The Festival has announced that it will double funding to provide €2m worth of complimentary passes to underrepresented talent and underserved communities through its Equity, Representation and Accessibility (ERA) Pass, returning for a second year. Frank Starling, Chief DEI Officer, LIONS, said the increased investment was “crucial to continue to drive progress for both Cannes Lions and the industry”. Starling added: “The ERA pass plays an important role in…

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The Creative Communication Award (C2A) Announces Call for Entries for Its 7th Annual Edition

Stuart Mitchell

The Creative Communication Award (C2A) officially invites visionary designers, creative studios, agencies, freelancers, and students from around the world to submit their most innovative and impactful projects for the 7th Annual C2A. Building on last year’s remarkable achievements, this prestigious international competition continues its mission to showcase and honor the power of creative communication in shaping global narratives. Organized by the Farmani Group—a leading authority in promoting innovation within photography, design, and architecture since 1985—the C2A spotlights exceptional work in communication design. Through this platform, participants gain international visibility, connect…

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Charity trustees highly recommend their role to others, new PBE research shows

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when many charities carry trustee vacancies on their boards, trustees are overwhelmingly likely to recommend trusteeship to others.  These early findings emerge from in-depth research into trusteeship, conducted as part of a collaborative project between the Charity Commission and PBE, which aims to better understand who trustees are and what skills they bring to the role. These findings coincide with Trustees’ Week, an annual celebration of the achievements of almost 1 million trustees across the UK, recognising the time, commitment and effort they bring to lead and…

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Lloyds Banking Group becomes first UK bank to be awarded Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation

Stuart Mitchell

Lloyds Banking Group is the first UK bank to receive the Fertility Friendly Employer Accreditation.  Awarded by the organisation Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW), the certification re-emphasises the Group’s commitment to supporting its colleagues through their fertility journeys.  Using a rigorous assessment framework, the FMAW examines companies’ fertility policy guidance, education and awareness initiatives, and colleague training. Alongside its flexible working policy, Lloyds’ programme of events and internal support network were cited as fundamental to receiving the honour.  As part of the Group’s industry-leading policy, it has committed to providing…

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“GenAI risks deepening existing digital inequalities”, DPA Reveals

Stuart Mitchell

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled a new AI report in Parliament, warning that without action, AI could increase inequalities. The report defines digital poverty as a lack of access to suitable devices, reliable internet connectivity and skills needed to leverage new technologies, affecting the 19 million people still stuck in this digital divide. The report found that across England, local authorities have no oversight of how AI is used within the education system – although Scottish authorities were more likely to be creating guidance at local authority level. …

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