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This Girl Can celebrates 10th birthday

Stuart Mitchell

This Girl Can, Sport England’s groundbreaking campaign to get women and girls active, marks its 10th birthday this month, having transformed millions of lives across England through National Lottery funding. After a decade of breaking down barriers and empowering women to move their bodies in their own way, over three million more women are active compared to when This Girl Can launched in January 2015.  Powered with £30 million funding from The National Lottery, our campaign’s bold approach has resonated deeply, with eight in 10 women reporting it boosted their…

Bias starts with a name, says People Like Us in campaign highlighting ethnicity pay gap

Stuart Mitchell

Does what you’re called actually matter? Yes, says a powerful new campaign for workplace equality champions People Like Us, spotlighting the stark inequities in pay, workplace treatment, and job prospects linked to ethnically diverse names. Created by independent creative studio Worth Your While, #NameTheBias exposes how hidden “name bias” in UK hiring practices impacts ethnic minorities’ earning potential before they even set foot in an interview, and is pushing for urgent government action on ethnicity pay gap reporting. Launched on Ethnicity Pay Gap Day (8 January 2025) – alongside a…

IPA announces 2025 New Year Honours

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA is celebrating seven advertising industry greats for their outstanding service and for raising the reputation of adland at large. They will be bestowed an IPA Fellowship (FIPA) or Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FIPA) at the IPA President’s Reception on Thursday 9 January. Receiving a Fellowship: Chris Byron, Chief Commercial Officer, Omnicom Media Group Annie Gallimore, Managing Director, TBWA London Josh Krichefski, CEO, GroupM EMEA and IPA President Receiving an Honorary Fellowship (for individuals not with an IPA member agency): Belinda Beeftink, former Research Director, IPA Matt Hill, Director of Insight…

UK Dormant Assets Scheme Reaches £1 Billion Milestone in Distributions to Good Causes

Stuart Mitchell

Reclaim Fund Ltd (RFL) is proud to announce the transfer of a landmark £1 billion otherwise unused financial assets from the Dormant Assets Scheme to vital social and environmental initiatives across the UK via the National Lottery Community Fund.  This achievement highlights the collective impact of financial institutions across the UK who have partnered with RFL to unlock the potential in dormant funds. From supporting those in financially vulnerable situations to helping young people gain employment skills, the Dormant Assets Scheme continues to be an innovative solution that drives social…

Charities need to embrace Gen Z’s willingness to become a trustee

Stuart Mitchell

Young people are more willing to become charity trustees today than five years ago, according to new research by Ecclesiastical. The specialist insurer, in conjunction with Young Trustees Movement, conducted a survey* of over 500 18-24 year-olds – otherwise known as Generation Z – to understand their perceptions of charity trustees. The research carried out for the first time since 2019, has been released to coincide with Trustees Week. To trustee, or not to trustee? In 2019, the survey asked whether Gen Z would consider becoming a trustee and a…