Month: April 2026

Revised & updated EFA Advanced Competence Framework launches

Stuart Mitchell

The European Fundraising Association’s updated Advanced Competence Framework supports fundraising associations that are developing and delivering qualifications for fundraising leaders and managers. New supplementary material has been also developed to help training providers align course learning outcomes with the European Qualifications Framework. Advanced Competence Framework – revised & restructured EFA Certification is a European framework for national fundraising qualifications that supports fundraising associations across the continent to develop qualifications that share a common core syllabus and competencies, while reflecting their own cultural, economic and geographic contexts. The Advanced Competence Framework…

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Bright ideas: Solar interest surges 27% as homeowners seek energy independence amid global volatility

Stuart Mitchell

British homeowners are racing to future-proof their properties against global energy shocks, with new data from Octopus Energy showing a 27% surge in solar installation enquiries since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. Recent geopolitical turmoil has caused a dash for solar as households seek to shield their bills from the volatile global gas market. Since late February, gas prices have soared by more than 60%. According to the latest industry data from MCS, the UK is currently experiencing its strongest year on record for solar. More…

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Benevity Unveils New AI and Management Features Designed to Streamline Global Grantmaking

Stuart Mitchell

Benevity Inc., the leader in global corporate purpose software, today announced two significant updates to its granting ecosystem: the debut of AI-powered Grant Summaries for program administrators and a new Grant Application Management feature for nonprofits.   These updates arrive as the scale of corporate giving continues to expand. In 2025, the Benevity platform saw a significant spike in grantmaking volume, up more than 14% year over year, reflecting a broader shift toward more active and responsive community investment. The response to these new tools has been immediate, with more than…

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CISL’s Canopy named by Financial Times as a leading European start up hub for third consecutive year

Stuart Mitchell

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is pleased to announce that Canopy has once again been recognised in the Financial Times and Statista 2026 ranking of Europe’s Leading Start Up Hubs. This is the third year in a row that Canopy has featured in the list.  Canopy is placed at number 88 in Europe and 10th among UK hubs, which positions it within the top half of all European hubs included in the ranking – just three years after opening the workspace and five years after launching accelerator programmes. Canopy is the only innovation hub in Cambridge selected this year, reflecting the strength and…

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Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages announces industry leading milestone, certifying all 39 bottling sites to AWS water stewardship standard

Stuart Mitchell

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages (NW&PB) have announced a pioneering achievement in global water stewardship, becoming the first food or beverage company worldwide to secure 100 per cent certification of all its 39 bottling sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard. Two sites – Buxton, UK and Tunuyan, Argentina, achieved Platinum certification, the highest level available. Why this matters: As water stress and extreme weather put growing pressure on rivers, aquifers and communities, effective water stewardship increasingly depends on action beyond a factory fence line. By working with…

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