Day: 10 March 2026

Sheila Coates Foundation receives £25m endowment from philanthropist Ben Delo to expand and enhance support for autistic young people

Stuart Mitchell

Sheila Coates Foundation (SCF) has received a significant endowment from the British entrepreneur and philanthropist Ben Delo to fund its work in perpetuity and enable it to expand and enhance its support for autistic young people in England. Established by Delo in 2020 to advance the education and mental health of autistic children and young people, SCF has supported over 600 schools and colleges, providing over 25,000 young people with opportunities to excel, achieve, flourish, and succeed. Through an agile grant-giving approach, SCF funds initiatives which help autistic young people…

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Key findings from Charity Pulse 2026

Stuart Mitchell

The fifth edition of the annual Charity Pulse report is live. The report looks at how charities fared with their fundraising in 2025 as well as the opportunities and challenges they see for 2026.  The research offers a comprehensive picture of the charity landscape and provides learnings for good causes to take from their peers.  Here are a few of the key takeaways, and I hope you find the full report useful. Optimistic outlook for UK charities   One of the most encouraging findings from Charity Pulse 2026 is that…

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Tesco and British Heart Foundation Launch Nationwide Push to Tackle Hidden High Blood Pressure

Stuart Mitchell

Tesco and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) are encouraging people across the UK to take a moment for their wellbeing this Heart Month by visiting a Tesco Pharmacy for a quick and friendly blood pressure check. High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for heart attacks and strokes, yet the BHF estimates that up to 5 million adults in the UK may be living with the condition undiagnosed. Because high blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms, the only way to know is to get tested.…

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Channel 4 launches new iteration of Content Creatives Scheme to help young creatives progress in the industry

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4’s training and development arm, 4Skills, has announced Content Creatives+, a new development scheme designed to help young digital creatives in the North of England progress in the industry. The scheme builds on the 4Skills’ programme, Content Creatives, which has provided hands-on practical training in creative digital techniques to more than 100 people since its launch in 2021. The programme has helped young people from lower-socio economic backgrounds secure their first entry-level creative roles and develop their skills through dedicated work placements with dozens of creative agencies and organisations…

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OAAA Opens Nominations for Inaugural 2026 Honors Circle

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) today opened nominations for the inaugural 2026 OAAA Honors Circle, recognizing the individuals and breakthrough innovations driving revenue growth, operational excellence, digital advancement, and creative impact across the out of home industry. Debuting at the 2026 OOH Media Conference in Dallas, the Honors Circle establishes a new industry platform dedicated to celebrating the leaders building the modern OOH marketplace. From sales and marketing to operations, technology, and real estate, the program spotlights the people and innovations accelerating OOH’s growth and strengthening…

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