Day: 10 October 2026

One third of Brits will climb into the bin to make more room while many still chase after the recycling lorry

Stuart Mitchell

A new survey of British adults for Recycle Now has revealed a compelling picture of the UK’s recycling habits and uncovered several red lines when it comes to bin etiquette between neighbours. Overall, the UK is a proud recycling nation with 89% of households regularly recycling and 84% of people believing everyone has a responsibility to help clean up the environment – a new survey for Recycle Week has revealed. Only 1% of people never recycle. That said, over one in three (38%) agree they could recycle more than they…

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Chartered Institute of Fundraising launches partnership with monthly public tracker to help understand fundraising activity

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising has partnered with CharityTracker to look at monthly fundraising activity at a sector level. The new long-term study aims to better understand fundraising trends, while identifying opportunities for charities to grow public support. The amount donated by the British public fell in 2025 for the first time in five years*, and the cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on both public generosity as well as charity fundraising budgets. In response, the CIOF has partnered with CharityTracker, which surveys a nationally representative sample of 4,000 UK…

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Fairtrade programme to support child labour prevention and remediation expands to 12 cocoa cooperatives and 5,000 children in its third year

Stuart Mitchell

According to its third annual report, the Fairtrade Child Labour and Forced Labour Prevention and Remediation Programme has funded 12 West African cocoa cooperatives to conduct their own projects, reaching 5,000 children. What works in preventing child labour? Livelihood support to reduce poverty, and enable parents to hire temporary farm workers if needed. School infrastructure and support for children to attend, such as school supplies and lunch. Easing transportation to school. Engaging the community to identify challenges and design solutions. These were some of the findings of a significant 2021…

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Stonechat Digital rebrands as Grid53 to power growth across the UK’s energy sector

Stuart Mitchell

North West digital agency Stonechat Digital has rebranded as Grid53, marking its seventh anniversary with a renewed focus on helping businesses across the UK energy sector grow. The rebrand reflects the company’s evolution into a specialist agency serving energy suppliers, price comparison websites, renewable installers and energy technology businesses.  Founded in 2019 and headed up by CEO Scott Byrom, the agency has secured clients including British Gas, Which?, E.ON Next and Samsung. The launch of Grid53 comes at a time of rapid change across the energy sector, with artificial intelligence,…

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Hemingways Collection Scales Sustainable Tourism and Heritage Renovation at River Camp Mara

Stuart Mitchell

Hemingways Collection has completed a comprehensive, heritage-focused interior refresh of River Camp Mara in the Mara North Conservancy, anchoring a renewed commitment to low-impact conservation and authentic local design. Complementing the physical redesign, Hemingways has significantly reinforced its operational environmental footprint at the camp. Recent facility updates include the integration of advanced solar water heating infrastructure and refined waste management systems, moving the property toward its inaugural Ecotourism Kenya certification. Beyond conservation infrastructure, the camp’s operations within Mara North anchor a direct economic partnership with over 1,000 local Maasai landowners.…

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