Day: 26 January 2026

Human Appeal’s new subsidiary, The Waqf Fund, launched into $700 billion global market

Stuart Mitchell

Leading UK humanitarian aid charity, Human Appeal, recently announced the launch of a new subsidiary, The Waqf Fund, to increase long-term charitable funds for its worldwide projects. Waqf, an Islamic endowment that involves the permanent transfer of wealth for a charitable purpose, is a common form of good deed recommended in Islamic teachings (Sunnah practice). A joint report by the World Bank, INCEIF and ISRA estimates of the global value of waqf assets range between US$700 billion to US$1 trillion. Through this unique and inclusive charity model, donations are pooled…

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Rainbow Trust marks 40 years of supporting families caring for a seriously ill child

Stuart Mitchell

In 2026, Rainbow Trust celebrates 40 years of supporting families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Now, more than ever, this work must continue. For 40 years, Rainbow Trust has pioneered standing alongside families facing the unimaginable, caring for a terminally ill child. In the darkest and most uncertain moments of their lives, Rainbow Trust continues to be a lifeline, offering not just practical help but deep emotional support that wraps around the entire family. A childhood should be filled with laughter, mischief and boundless curiosity.…

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British comedians battle to be top tourist in Channel 4 and VisitScotland’s branded entertainment collaboration

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 today announces it has partnered with VisitScotland on a new branded entertainment series, Where to Next? Which is fronted by British comedians John Tothill and Fatiha El-Ghorri. Equipped with nothing but a sense of adventure and a microphone, John and Fatiha battle it out in a series of challenges that will see one of them crowned the best tourist. Local recommendations will see them travel across the country, from ancient castles and rugged coastlines, to grooming cows in the south of Scotland, as they hope to discover some…

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