Month: September 2026

Unity Trust Bank doubles the size of its grants programme as it returns for a third year

Stuart Mitchell

Unity Trust Bank has doubled the size of its annual impact grants programme with £100,000 up for grabs for community projects. The business bank has also introduced a new category this year specifically designed for green, sustainable initiatives that help the environment. The grants are open to customers who have banked with Unity for over a year. Joshua Meek, Chief Impact Officer at Unity Trust Bank, said: “Supporting good causes through grant funding, fundraising, volunteering and charitable donations is an important part of who we are as a social impact bank. “Having…

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PepsiCo Reports on Latest ESG Performance Towards pep+ Goals

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo, Inc. recently released its 2025 ESG Summary, web pages, and Leadership Message, updated ESG Topics A-Z pages and 2025 ESG Performance Metrics and Calculation Methodology, detailing progress against certain pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) goals for 2030 and outlining continued effort in climate action, agriculture, and nutrition. “Our sustainability agenda and portfolio transformation initiatives are fundamentally about strengthening PepsiCo for the long term,” said Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Through pep+, we are working to build a more resilient business — one that aims to adapt to changing…

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National Trust announces another record-breaking year for new young members, as it encourages 18–25-year-olds to try heritage for free this weekend

Stuart Mitchell

The number of young people joining the National Trust has soared for a second consecutive year, according to the charity’s annual report, released today. Young person’s membership, which is available to 18–25-year-olds for a donation of just over £4 a month, has grown in popularity by 26% on the previous year, equating to 50,600 new members, and taking the total for the past two years to over 90,000. The charity is now encouraging young people and prospective members to try heritage for free this weekend, when the annual Heritage Open…

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Phil Collins Launches Exclusive 50th Anniversary T-Shirt In Support Of The King’s Trust

Stuart Mitchell

As The King’s Trust’s first Ambassador, Phil Collins has supported the charity for four decades, helping to create brighter futures for young people. Created to celebrate the charity’s 50th anniversary, this exclusive T-shirt features original artwork designed by Phil and is released alongside The King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Auction Featuring The Phil Collins Archive, donated by Phil and Jill Collins, hosted by Julien’s Auctions. Shop the collection  Shop UK & International Customers Shop US Customers This design is a personal contribution to The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary celebrations, inspired by…

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Reach Volunteering will remain open after funders unite to secure its immediate future.

Stuart Mitchell

On 1 September, Reach announced with great sadness that Reach would begin a managed closure after 45 years of connecting charities with people who want to volunteer their skills. The response was extraordinary. The outpouring of support for Reach, together with rapid coordination across a group of funders and personal donors, has transformed the charity’s position.  We are delighted to confirm that enough funding has now been pledged to secure Reach’s future for the next two years. After carefully assessing this new position, the Board has taken the decision to…

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