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Bupa Healthy Cities campaign unlocks half a million pounds for green causes

Stuart Mitchell

The Bupa Foundation awarded over £500,0000 to green projects at over 240 schools, not-for-profits and charities. The money was raised as part of  Bupa Global & UK’s Healthy Cities initiative which saw Bupa people, partners and customers collectively walk close to 1 billon steps in June. To access the funding, local groups were encouraged to apply via the Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme. After an independent judging process, 241 applications were successful and will receive grants of up to £2,500 each.  The successful applicants include:  165 schools who will…

BBC Children in Need launch £1 million Award to support children and young people’s mental health

Stuart Mitchell

Tuesday 11 October 2023 was  World Mental Health Awareness Day 2023 and BBC Children in Need launched a £1 million award  to deliver early intervention support to children across the UK – the A Million & Me Award. A Million & Me was BBC Children in Need’s £10m fund, dedicated to supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. A Million & Me funded projects across the UK, locally and digitally, enabling children aged 8-13 to be supported in positive relationships among their peers, parents, carers…

M&S and YoungMinds launch national charity partnership as new research reveals 65% of young people have not asked for help with mental health despite struggling

Stuart Mitchell

M&S and YoungMinds, the leading mental health charity for young people, today launched a new charity partnership to raise awareness of the help available to young people struggling with their mental health. The partnership, which will provide funding and support for vital resources aimed at young people and the adults in their lives, launches as new research shows the majority of young people are still not asking for help with their mental health, despite struggling. To support the new partnership M&S and YoungMinds have commissioned new research to better understand…

New Unprecedented Communications Effort Confronts National Mental Health Crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council recently unveiled their most comprehensive communications initiative yet, designed to create a more open, accepting and proactive society when it comes to mental health. Through extensive market research, the new “Love, Your Mind” campaign was developed to resonate with the nearly 70 million adults across the U.S. who are likely to experience mental health challenges – while also holding attitudes and beliefs that may discourage them from seeking help. Building on the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council’s long-term…

NSC Groundbreaking Study on New Value of Safety: Transforming Modern Workplace Health & Wellbeing

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council, in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, is proud to unveil a groundbreaking report, New Value of Safety in a Changing World, which underscores the importance of embracing modern safety approaches and the profound impact of environment, health and safety initiatives on organizations and society at large. The report dives into the interconnectedness of safety, sustainability and societal responsibility, marking a significant step forward in contemporary workplace safety.   “Feeling and being safe is a fundamental condition for our wellbeing but health and safety interventions in the…