Day: 4 January 2026

The Humane League Celebrates 20 Years of Progress for Farm Animals,Welcomes New CEO Dan Shannon

Stuart Mitchell

The Humane League (THL), a global nonprofit working to end the abuse of animals raised for food, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a milestone that marks two decades of groundbreaking victories for farm animals and a future that’s closer than ever to a world without factory farming. Since its founding in 2005, The Humane League has transformed the food industry’s treatment of animals through strategic corporate campaigns, coalition-building, and relentless public advocacy. Twenty years ago, over 98% of America’s egg-laying hens lived crammed in cages the size of a sheet…

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Legacy Hub launches with partnership model to generate funding for charities

Stuart Mitchell

Legacy Hub, a new digital platform helping families organise essential documents and preserve cherished memories, has launched in the UK with a dedicated funding commitment to leading charities.  As part of its launch, Legacy Hub has established a series of charity partnerships. Supporters of each partner charity will receive an exclusive discount on their Legacy Hub subscription, while the company will donate 10% of the proceeds raised directly back to its charity partners.   The model creates a sustainable new income stream for vital causes, while offering families a tool that brings peace of mind.  Charities already include Child Bereavement UK, WellChild, 20/20…

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Budget expectations fall faster than business optimism for marketers in 2026

Stuart Mitchell

Only a fifth (19%) of brand marketers expect budgets to rise next year, despite over half (59%) believing business will improve.   40 percentage point gap highlights continuing need for marketers to do more with less  WARC releases The Voice of the Marketer report- a deep dive into a survey of 1,000+ marketers worldwide  Marketers’ cooling optimism, uncertainty around US trade policies, the impact of AI adoption and the dominance of digital channels on media planning, are the top themes examined in WARC’s Voice of the Marketer report.    Part of WARC’s Evolution of Marketing programme, The Voice of the Marketer uncovers marketers’…

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Sodexo and The Aurora Group celebrate decade of supporting SEND students into hospitality careers

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Aurora Group, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education, care and support services for children and young people with additional needs, are celebrating ten years of collaboration focused on empowering young people to create meaningful opportunities that go far beyond the classroom – opening doors, building confidence, and helping students discover their potential in the hospitality industry. The partnership was founded by Mike Taylor, Learning & Development Manager for Sodexo’s Government business when he met an Aurora Foxes Academy student on placement…

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Business Disability Forum launches its Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026

Stuart Mitchell

Business Disability Forum’s (BDF) Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026, which opened for nominations on 3 December, mark a new chapter in recognising the importance of disability inclusion and the businesses and organisations driving positive change.  This year’s awards have been renamed to focus specifically on impact, reflecting the difference that inclusive business practice can make for disabled employees and consumers.  Diane Lightfoot, CEO of BDF, said:  “The awards are all about individuals and organisations making a real and lasting impact on the lives of disabled people by removing barriers to…

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