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Cancer Research UK releases 2022 gender and ethnicity pay gap reports

Stuart Mitchell

Cancer Research UK launched its EDI strategy two years ago, making a commitment to being transparent about progress and challenges. The charity has published its most recent gender and ethnicity pay gap reports. The gender pay gap is the difference in average pay between all females and males, and the ethnicity pay gap is calculated by comparing the average pay of White employees and other ethnic minority colleagues. The gender and ethnicity pay gaps are not the same as equal pay. Cancer Research UK conducts an equal pay audit and…

Clear Channel announces the winners of Clear Channel Compass 2023

Stuart Mitchell

Clear Channel UK, in collaboration with Jamii, have announced the winners of the second instalment of Clear Channel Compass. The partnership is a long-term initiative designed to empower and support independent Black-owned businesses in the UK through Out of Home advertising. Since its inception in 2021, the success of Clear Channel Compass continues to build with more than 350 applications submitted to the scheme this year. The ten winners include Aaron Wallace, Capital Waste, Elliot Footwear, Impression Beverage/Jamaica Rum Vibes, Little OMO, Pat & Pinky’s, Raise Snacks, Treasure Tress, Slinger…

Newcastle-based cultural not-for-profit receives £45K in funding from Big Issue Invest

Stuart Mitchell

Cobalt Too CIC, has received £45K in funding from Big Issue Invest to help refurbish its current premises and expand its offering to local artists by providing further studio space.  The not-for-profit, community interest company was created in 1999, and works to bring people together through creativity and arts by programming high quality culture which is both affordable and accessible, and through offering learning opportunities to the local community. Cobalt aims to support all creative production and champion new and underrepresented culture, ensuring inclusivity is at the heart of the…

Constellation Brands Publishes ESG Impact Report, Advancing a Future Worth Reaching For

Stuart Mitchell

Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading beverage alcohol company, recently published its ESG Impact Report highlighting established commitments and targets to positively impact the planet and its people, and progress made toward achieving them. Constellation’s ESG ambitions are grounded in the following three focus areas: Serving as good stewards of the environment – modeling water stewardship for the beverage alcohol industry; and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through energy conservation and renewable energy initiatives. Enhancing social equity within the industry and local communities – championing the professional development and advancement of…

Binance Charity Partners with School of Code to Improve Access to UK Tech Careers

Stuart Mitchell

Binance Charity, a non-profit focused on unlocking the power of blockchain to support social change, has today launched a new partnership with  School of Code, a Birmingham-based social enterprise that offers intensive training for individuals seeking employment in technology jobs across the UK.   With no academic or technical expertise required, the partnership will be focused on removing the educational and financial barriers to pursuing a successful career in tech. Bootcampers will be selected based on their motivation, humility, curiosity and willingness for teamwork. Successful applicants will receive an intensive 16-week…