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New network launches to tackle lack of racial diversity in Public Affairs

Stuart Mitchell

A new national network has launched, aiming to give a voice to people from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds who are interested in, working in or progressing their careers in the Public Affairs industry. This new network, the Public Affairs Racial Diversity Network (to be known as PARDN) launched on the first day of National Inclusion Week (26 September 2022). PARDN will be focused on creating real change within the sector. The group will bring together public affairs professionals to help break down some of the barriers in the sector…

Reebok Founder launches #RaisingAMillion campaign

Stuart Mitchell

LetsLocalise #RaisingAMillion campaign is being launched by Reebok Founder, Joe Foster to help state schools in Birmingham, and nationwide, meet increasingly basic needs – from school meals, pencils and books to sports equipment and hand sanitiser – after budgets drop to 2010 levels in real terms and calls for help escalate.  Joe Foster, Chairperson of LetsLocalise, a digital and social innovation platform for state schools, local communities and businesses, is giving his time, contacts and business skills to lead the #RaisingAMillion campaign to help 1 million schoolchildren across the UK…

ICO launches second consultation on the draft Data protection and journalism code

Stuart Mitchell

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a second consultation on a draft code of practice about using personal data for journalism (the code). The code provides practical guidance on how to comply with data protection legal requirements and good practice when using personal data for journalism. It is a statutory code under section 124 of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). It does not concern press conduct or standards in general. Following the first consultation that ended in January 2022, the ICO considered the feedback received from the…

Big Issue Group and C&C Group join forces across mentoring, skills and access to employment opportunities as part of new three-year partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Leading drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group (‘C&C’) is embarking on a brand new, three-year partnership with the Big Issue Group as part of its ongoing commitment to support the communities it serves across the UK and Ireland, aiming to change lives through enterprise.  C&C already works across complex societal areas, covering homelessness, addiction, food poverty and mental health, as part of its established Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Agenda, which closely aligns with the Big Issue Group’s core mission of changing lives through enterprise. A key partnership priority will…

NBCUniversal Commits to Nonprofit Storytelling

Stuart Mitchell

NBCUniversal has announced that it has launched the Creative Impact Lab, a new initiative that focuses the company’s social purpose on nonprofit storytelling and provides opportunities for apprentices from diverse backgrounds to hone their production skills. The goal of the Lab is to shine a light on the individual positive social impact of nonprofits, and to help the next generation of content creators break into the media industry and learn the trade. “It is critical for nonprofits to visually illustrate their impact through personal, human stories,” said Hilary Smith, Executive…