Day: 31 March 2026

New series of Drama workshops launches in Stirling to give refugees a voice through storytelling

Stuart Mitchell

A new drama and storytelling project bringing together Ukrainian, Afghan, Sudanese, Syrian and other refugees and local communities will launch in Stirling on Friday, April 10, 2026, as part of the national Trojans UK programme and building on the work of the Trojan Women Project, which has been creating therapeutic drama and storytelling programmes with refugees since 2013. The workshops will run every Friday, until the end of July. This six-month oral heritage drama therapy project in Stirling will bring around 30 refugees and asylum seekers together for a series…

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Dynamic Earth launches public appeal to unlock landmark Gallery exploring Arthur’s Seat

Stuart Mitchell

Dynamic Earth  has publicly launched a fundraising appeal to raise £80,000 in match funding required to deliver a transformative new permanent gallery dedicated to one of Edinburgh’s most treasured natural landmarks – Arthur’s Seat. The new Gallery will be a free, fully accessible space exploring the volcanic origins, scientific significance and environmental future of Holyrood Park — one of Scotland’s most recognisable natural landmarks.  The project has now secured the support of the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park collectively receive millions of visits each year. Yet…

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givestar launches AI tool to help charities fix the Gen-Z Gift Aid gap

Stuart Mitchell

Next generation fundraising app givestar, has launched an AI tool to help charities recover Gift Aid they are already entitled to, without needing more staff, more time, or more specialist expertise. Two-thirds of givestar’s donors are under 35, a significantly younger profile than the charity sector average, and this is the first time charities have had access to AI technology that specifically allows them to recoup unclaimed Gift Aid from younger givers.  Gift Aid can increase the value of eligible donations by 25 percent, yet hundreds of millions of pounds…

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Cannes Lions honours Susan Credle as its Lion of St Mark

Stuart Mitchell

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that it will honour Susan Credle with its lifetime achievement award, the Lion of St Mark. The award recognises Credle’s remarkable career and contribution to the industry that started with an internship at BBDO New York and has spanned more than 40 years. Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “Susan Credle is a trailblazer and a creative force. Throughout her career she has consistently built cultures where creativity thrives, producing iconic work while shaping the values, standards and conditions for success. Cannes…

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Hollywood-Bollywood Charity Event boosts local cancer charity with five-figure donation

Stuart Mitchell

Midlands-based appliance firm Gtech has raised more than £20,000 for local cancer care at the company’s first ever Hollywood Bollywood Charity Ball, held at Worcester’s Stanbrook Abbey last Saturday. Almost 200 guests attended the charity event in Worcester, with Love Island stars Ekin-Su, Tom Clare, Mitchel Taylor, and several representatives from Brentford FC stepping out for the cause. The funds will support Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven, an independent charity offering free therapies, care packages, and support programs to breast cancer patients and their families across the county. Consultant Breast Surgeon…

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