Category: News

Legacy Futures announces new partnership with Smee & Ford to support charities through the entire legacy journey

Stuart Mitchell

Legacy Futures is excited to announce a new partnership with MiExact, owners of Smee & Ford enabling us to work together and help more charities grow through legacy giving. The newly formed group will offer charities the most comprehensive service to support the entire legacy journey; from notification data that first alerts them to a gift in a will and expert legacy administration support, to market insights, strategic fundraising programmes and consultancy services. We are excited by the opportunities our collaboration will bring, creating new innovations for the sector, combining…

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Atos maintains ‘AAA’ MSCI ESG Rating in latest update

Stuart Mitchell

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, high-performance computing and information technology infrastructure, today announces that it has once again been awarded the highest rating available to an organization (the ‘AAA’ rating), in the latest June 2024 update of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG rating. This achievement places Atos among the top 11% of companies in the ‘Software and Services’ industry[i], reflecting its strong performance in sustainability across the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dimensions. Atos has maintained a leadership position in this rating since 2017, demonstrating continuous…

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This Back-to-School Season, New PSAs Inspire Adults to Get Their High School Diploma— for Themselves and Their Communities

Stuart Mitchell

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) and the Ad Council recenyly announced new public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging adults to take the first step towards a better future by completing their high school equivalency, such as their GED or HiSET. This latest iteration of the longstanding “Finish Your Diploma” campaign drives audiences to FinishYourDiploma.org to find free local classes at an adult literacy center near them using a ZIP Code search tool. The newest PSA material continues to celebrate the free support available to those interested in completing their high…

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London Air Ambulance have reached the £15 million target for our Up Against Time appeal

Stuart Mitchell

London’s Air Ambulance Charity is thrilled to announce that the £15 million target needed to replace its two helicopters has been met ahead of schedule. Thanks to incredible support from the people, businesses and communities of London, our charity has raised an amazing £16 million through its Up Against Time appeal. The money raised will mean that we can replace our two helicopters and keep them flying for years to come, continuing to save lives across London every day.    Every second a patient is waiting for treatment, can mean…

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Pathway Fund Launches New Cost of Living Support Programme

Stuart Mitchell

Black and Ethnic Minoritised-led organisations are less likely to apply for social investment – and are less likely to obtain it, too. Only 45% of the 1,000 Black and Ethnic Minoritised-led organisations Pathway has spoken to, said that they would trust and approach social investors. 76% said they believe they had been refused finance because of their race or ethnicity. The cost-of-living crisis has made this funding disparity all the more damaging, impacting the ability of Black and Ethnic Minoritised-led organisations to deliver impact in the communities most impacted by…

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