Day: 24 May 2026

CAP – Make sure you don’t need VAR – keeping your World Cup ads onside

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Make sure you don’t need VAR – keeping your World Cup ads onside, The post is copied below but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. This summer’s FIFA World Cup will place football firmly at the centre of public attention for several weeks, offering advertisers a huge opportunity to create timely, engaging campaigns. However, high‑profile international tournaments also raise familiar regulatory risks. With that in…

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Susan G. Komen® Applauds Introduction of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act

Stuart Mitchell

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds the introduction of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026 and urges swift passage to secure continued vital research funds. The legislation, introduced by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL), Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), would allow the continuation of an important source for breast cancer research funds.  “For almost three decades, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp has raised nearly $100 million for breast cancer research—research that has led to significant progress in the detection and treatment of a…

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2 Sisters Food Group Accelerates Sustainable Feed & Higher Welfare Strategy To Drive Net Zero By 2035 & Injects £50m To Strengthen Food Security

Stuart Mitchell

2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) recently announced a major step forward in its sustainability journey, unveiling an expanded deforestation-free commitment and a significant shift toward British-grown protein in poultry feed. These initiatives form part of the company’s wider “NextGen” Strategy, aimed at achieving Net Zero by 2035. Expanded Deforestation-Free Commitment 2SFG will extend premium payments to South American Soyameal farmers to cover all land conversion – not just deforestation – helping protect vital ecosystems such as native grasslands and supporting biodiversity beyond standard industry pledges. Sourcing from farms where deforestation…

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Winners of the Legacy Giving Awards 2026 revealed

Stuart Mitchell

The winners of the prestigious Legacy Giving Awards were announced yesterday afternoon (29/4) at a ceremony held on Northumberland Avenue in London. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate excellence, innovation and impact across the UK legacy giving sector, recognising the individuals, teams and organisations driving forward this vital income stream for charities. Fourteen winners, selected from 91 finalists, were revealed during the ceremony, showcasing the extraordinary contributions of legacy professionals and partners from across the sector. The winners were chosen by an expert judging panel of 15 leading…

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Martin House hits £2 million retail milestone, helped by surging online sales

Stuart Mitchell

Martin House Children’s Hospice has reached a major milestone in its retail operations, generating £2 million in sales over the past year. The figure covers the period from May 2025 to March 2026, and includes revenue from the hospice’s 13 charity shops, its Thorp Arch warehouse, and online platforms such as Vinted and eBay. The achievement comes as the hospice, based in Boston Spa, continues to grow its digital retail offering, following investment in a dedicated online team three years ago. Over the last 12 months, online sales accounted for nearly 10% of total retail income – up from just 6% two years ago. While e-commerce is growing, Martin House’s high street shops remain the heart of the operation, and continue to generate the majority of the income.  Stephanie Rimmington, Head…

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