Day: 27 August 2025

CIPR reveals four successful 2026 Research Fund applications

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced that four new studies have been commissioned as part of its PR Research Fund.  Now in its fifth successive year, the CIPR’s PR Research Fund projects cover a range of different subject matters including Gen Z communication styles, digital inclusion, generative AI in PR, and more. The four pieces of research will be published throughout 2026.  The projects commissioned under the 2025 Research Fund are: Cultural Digital Inclusion: A PR Toolkit for Engaging Diverse Community Initiatives in Scotland, by Olushola Damilola…

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Jordan sets historic record for women in politics: legal reforms and leadership training drive change

Stuart Mitchell

A new generation of Jordanian women are participating in politics – backed by grassroots advocacy and concrete national reforms, supported by UN Women initiatives. “We want women to say, ‘This is my place’”, declares Yusra Al-Kharisha. “We want women to move into Parliament, into education and political leadership. We want them to say, “My place extends beyond the home.” In the last five years, Jordan has enacted sweeping changes to boost women’s participation as voters, election workers and political candidates. In 2024, women won almost 20 per cent of parliamentary…

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British Gas Energy Trust reopens energy grant fund for customers across different suppliers

Stuart Mitchell

The British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust) has reopened its Individuals and Families Fund (I&F), a support scheme providing up to £1,700 to households struggling with energy debt on a prepayment or credit account. I&F is open to eligible customers of any energy supplier, if that supplier does not have its own support scheme. About the reopening of the fund, Trust CEO Jessica Taplin said, “We’re pleased to announce the reopening of our Individuals and Families Fund to both credit and prepayment meter account holders, as we know just how…

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Last call for applications for Channel 4’s Content Creatives training programme, giving young people in Northern England a pathway into the creative industry

Stuart Mitchell

Last call for Channel 4’s up applications for its Content Creatives programme, offering at least ten young people from underrepresented backgrounds in the North of England the chance to kickstart their career in the creative digital industries.  As part of a fully paid 16-week scheme, trainees will take part in four weeks of bespoke training and a ten-week work placement with one of Channel 4’s creative agency partners in Leeds or Manchester, or Channel 4’s Leeds-based digital content studio, 4Studio. Trainees will also spend one day a week in additional…

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Maltesers and MADL launch £10,000 fund to support local women’s causes

Stuart Mitchell

Making a Difference Locally (MADL), the charity of Co-op Wholesale, has teamed up with Maltesers UK (Mars) to launch a £10,000 community fund aimed at supporting women across the UK. The initiative will provide 20 donations of up to £500 to local causes that empower and uplift women aged 18 and over. From grassroots sports teams and menopause cafés to mental health projects and domestic abuse support groups, a wide range of organisations will be eligible. Customers are invited to nominate deserving causes at participating Co-op Wholesale partnered stores, giving…

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