Day: 29 June 2025

Channel 4 launches new equity network The Plug

Stuart Mitchell

A new equity-focused initiative, The Plug, has officially launched in partnership with Channel 4. The Plug is a networking group open to all ethnically diverse members of the creative, digital media and television industries. The network will provide mentoring sessions, networking events, and masterclass webinars with high-profile diverse leaders within the industry, platforming diverse thought leadership. Co-founded by Channel 4 Sales staff Sigourney Quartey and Andrew Ukiwa, The Plug’s mission is to embed long-term equity into the fabric of the media industry. Connecting brands, creators, agencies, and businesses through a…

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Amnesty Media Awards 2025: Winners announced

Stuart Mitchell

Amnesty International UK has announced the winners of its prestigious Amnesty Media Awards 2025 in a ceremony at the BFI Southbank London earlier this month, hosted by actor, writer and director Jolyon Rubinstein.  The 12 categories commended the most outstanding human rights journalism of the last year, with winners including Channel 4 and BBC Eye Investigations. Financial Times won both the Written Feature and Written News awards, while ITV News took home the Broadcast News trophy.   The Guardian won the Written Investigations category for reporting on the violent truth behind…

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Asda pledges £300,000 to support Community Alcohol Partnerships in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has confirmed its financial support for CAP (Community Alcohol Partnerships) for 2025 which will be used to enhance the valuable work of the partnerships, especially in the North of England. CAP sets up and supports local partnerships that aim to reduce alcohol harm in children and young people, improve their health and well-being, and enhance their communities. Asda’s partnership with CAP began in 2009, and last year the business pledged £1million in funding over three years. This announcement marks the second portion of that funding commitment, and the money…

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Charity Bank Reports Record Lending and Expands Impact

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the ethical bank dedicated to supporting charities and social enterprises, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024, highlighting a year of record lending, strong financial performance, and deepening social impact. In 2024, Charity Bank approved a record £85.4 million in new loans and disbursed £70 million to 104 charities and social enterprises across the UK. The bank’s net loan portfolio grew to £331 million, up from £285 million in 2023. The bank reported a net profit of £4.9 million. Deposits increased by 13% to £387.2 million, reflecting growing public confidence in values-driven…

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Solar Shines the Path for the Philippines to Reduce Reliance on Fossil Fuel Imports

Stuart Mitchell

Increasing the role of renewables in the generation mix could reduce the Philippines’ reliance on imported fuels and boost its energy security, according to BloombergNEF’s latest report, The Philippines’ Path to Clean and Affordable Electricity. 2025 is a pivotal year for the Philippines to accelerate decarbonization of its power sector. As a Paris Agreement signatory, the country will need to submit its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with emission targets for 2035. The report finds that increasing the share of renewables in the Philippines would also reduce the final cost…

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