Author: Stuart Mitchell

Ocean Outdoor in Nepal: supporting Pipal Tree’s mission

Stuart Mitchell

In October 2024, part of our Ocean team embarked on an inspiring journey to Nepal to witness the impactful work of Pipal Tree, a charity dedicated to transforming marginalised rural communities. As one of the first charities supported through our Drops in the Ocean initiative in 2022—where we donate 2% of our annual revenue in advertising space—Pipal Tree continues to make significant strides in addressing Nepal’s most pressing challenges.  Pipal Tree’s mission: responding to crisis Pipal Tree is committed to tackling three interconnected global crises that profoundly affect Nepal:  Climate…

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Allwyn Chief Brand Officer David Wheldon named as new WFA President

Stuart Mitchell

Ferrero’s Chief Institutional Affairs and Corporate Communications Officer, Phil Myers, takes over as Deputy President. Senior executives from First Bank of Nigeria, Kenvue and Nissan join CMOs from Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Nestlé, Nissan, PepsiCo and L’Oréal on WFA leadership team. David Wheldon OBE has been named as the new President of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), replacing Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard, who is stepping down after six years in the role. Wheldon, who was previously WFA President from 2015 to 2019, is currently Chief…

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Nuclear Scaling Initiative releases global strategy

Stuart Mitchell

The Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI), a collaboration between Clean Air Task Force (CATF), the EFI Foundation (EFIF), and the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), today published a new roadmap outlining a comprehensive strategy for building a new nuclear energy ecosystem capable of dramatically increasing the deployment of safe and secure nuclear energy to 50 gigawatts or more annually by the 2030s.   “Nuclear energy has a vital role to play in ensuring energy security, driving economic development, and meeting global emissions targets as we address rising energy demand,” said Stephen Comello, NSI’s…

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Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College

Stuart Mitchell

Big Issue Invest, the social investment arm of the Big Issue, has made its first deployment from its latest fund, Social Impact Debt Fund IV, providing a £3.2 million loan to a specialist education college for young adults with learning difficulties to buy and refurbish a new premises.  Great Oaks College offers a range of further education opportunities to more than 100 young people in West London, catering for pupils aged 19 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ranging from moderate to severe.  In 2023, just two…

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Celia Hodson Named a Changemaker by The Hunter Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

Hey Girls are proud to share that Celia Hodson, Founder of Hey Girls CIC, has been recognised by The Hunter Foundation as one of Scotland’s Changemakers. The Changemakers campaign shines a light on people using their lived experience and entrepreneurial drive to tackle Scotland’s toughest social issues. These are the people helping to end homelessness, fight poverty, create jobs, and shift the narrative on inequality. Celia stands out in this group for her tireless work to end period poverty. Through Hey Girls, she’s created a sustainable model that not only…

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