Monarch Collective and Serviceplan Culture are launching a strategic international collaboration in women’s football and women’s sports. Their shared aim is to advise brands on a question that reaches beyond conventional sponsorship: how to take part in the growth of women’s football credibly, commercially and for the long term – helping to shape its culture rather than simply buying space within it. Their first joint output is the zine “Whose Game Is It Going To Be?”, which gathers 11 theses on the culture, commerce and future of the women’s game.…
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Cargill named to Fortune Change the World 2026 list for strengthening farm and food system resilience
Cargill has been named to the Fortune Change the World 2026 list for its efforts to support farmers and strengthen food system resilience through market access, financing, technical expertise, innovation and partnerships. Fortune’s 12th annual Change the World list recognizes 50 companies tackling some of today’s toughest challenges and demonstrating how business can do well by doing good. Cargill was selected from roughly 200 candidates evaluated for the 2026 list. “Farmers are the foundation of a strong and resilient food system,” said Roger Watchorn, leader of Cargill’s Agriculture and Trading…
Read More‘Dementia is still a taboo’: Actor Manjinder Virk launches powerful new film
Award-winning actor, writer and director Manjinder Virk has collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Socuety on a powerful new short film, ‘Dekho’, which shines a light on the devastation dementia causes families and carers across the UK and the stigma that still exists around the disease. About the film ‘Dekho’ is told through the eyes of a ten-year-old British Asian boy who is trying to find a connection with his grandmother, who has dementia. No longer able to speak English, she has reverted to her native language Punjabi and moves in with…
Read MoreHuman Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation Welcome New LGBTQ+ Champions to Their Boards of Directors
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) proudly announce the newest members of their Boards of Directors. These seven champions join us from across the country and bring their extensive experience, thoughtful leadership, and strategic insight to guide the organization forward in the fight for equality. “We are honored to welcome Julie Anderton, Karine Jean-Pierre, Marcus McElroy, Chunkit Fung, Ryan Roche, Andrew Walsh-Bare and Carol Ebersole-Weiss to the boards of HRC and the HRC Foundation,” said HRC President Kelley Robinson. “Each brings extensive experience…
Read MoreMars launches Pet Adoption Resource Hub, as new research reveals what holds adopters back
New research from Mars reveals that uncertainty about an animal’s background and a lack of expert advice can deter prospective pet adopters, highlighting a critical need for guidance throughout the adoption journey. Launched ahead of the 2026 Mars Global Adoption Weekend, the study builds on the Mars State of Pet Homelessness Project by deepening understanding of the barriers people face when considering pet adoption, and how these can be overcome to help more pets find and remain in loving homes. Surveying more than 26,000 people across 14 countries, the research…
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