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Speedy Hire Earns Prestigious Global Health and Safety Award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

Stuart Mitchell

Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading plant and tool hire supplier has been awarded the prestigious President’s Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Demonstrating its dedication to ensuring colleagues and customers get home safely at the end of every working day, the recognition signifies Speedy Hire’s long-standing commitment to health and safety excellence, with the President’s Award given to companies who have been awarded RoSPA Gold Awards for ten consecutive years. The esteemed RoSPA Awards program now celebrates its 68th year as the UK’s largest and…

Mental health and suicide prevention company creates guide of hope to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Stuart Mitchell

A Yorkshire-based mental health and suicide prevention Community Interest Company has released a free guide in support of World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10th September 2024. The guide, produced by HelloHope UK CIC, has been released to help dispel the myths around suicide and provide actionable steps on how to support someone with thoughts of suicide. Launched earlier this year by Leeds-based entrepreneur Ellie MacDonald, HelloHope offers mental health and suicide prevention training for businesses, communities and individuals. HelloHope also campaigns for better awareness and is on a mission…

£30 million of grants to organisations within Health, Welfare and Education announced

Stuart Mitchell

The Julia Rausing Trust has announced its second wave of grants, £30 million to causes supporting Health, Welfare and Education in the UK. This second wave of grants follows the £20 million announced as part of the launch of the Trust earlier in the month. The new Trust will see £100 million donated to UK charities and organisations in its first year. Commenting on this second wave of grants, Hans Rausing said, “This next £30 million wave of grants has been made in Julia’s name to reflect her passion for…

The Ad Council Research Institute and Hearst Magazines Release Findings From Mental Health in Brand Communications Study

Stuart Mitchell

Hearst Magazines, in partnership with the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI), recently announced the findings of “Time to Talk,” a first of its kind comprehensive study on mental health in the commercial space. The research, which includes qualitative interviews and a survey of more than 4,000 consumers, was designed to help brand marketers better understand how to effectively communicate about mental health. The announcement was made by Global Chief Revenue Officer Lisa Ryan Howard and Lead Researcher and Managing Director of the Ad Council Research Institute Derrick Feldmann. “Our partnership…

Samaritans Edinburgh volunteers provide Healthy Hairdressers workshops

Stuart Mitchell

A new scheme from Samaritans Scotland volunteers in Edinburgh is proving to be a highlight in the diaries of city salons. Volunteers at the charity’s branch in the capital have been visiting salons with their ‘Healthy Hairdressers’ workshop, which aims to equip participants with active learning techniques and the confidence to offer appropriate support to those who may need it. The project has recently been given a boost with a £2000 grant from Nationwide Building Society which will help roll it out across more salons and barbers across Edinburgh and…