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New initiative aims to tackle violence against women and children

Stuart Mitchell

Experts are launching a major research programme that aims to reduce acts of violence against women and children (VAW/C) in six countries across the Global South – boosting long-term health and security. Researchers will work with survivors of VAW/C in South Africa, Mexico, Peru, India, Brazil, and Sri Lanka to produce trauma-informed research that will help to better prevent violence and build local research capacity. VAW/C affects one in three women and around one billion children worldwide, with devastating effects on people’s physical and mental wellbeing. Backed by £3 million…

Airbus Foundation and Solar Impulse Foundation launch call for projects

Stuart Mitchell

The Airbus Foundation and Solar Impulse Foundation have launched a call for projects that respond to the following theme: “Harnessing aerospace capabilities for nature-based climate resilience: enhancing life on land and water.” Climate change is a critical challenge for humanity. One that cannot be solved by working in isolation. That’s why two Foundations are joining forces by signing a three-year partnership aimed at driving global progress on sustainability by fostering innovation and collaboration. On the one hand, you have the Airbus Foundation, which unlocks access to Airbus products and services,…

L&G’s total commitment to nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets hits over $1bn with launch of Nature and Social Outcomes strategy

Stuart Mitchell

L&G announces that it has committed a further $235m (£183m) to nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets (‘EMs’) through the launch of its Nature and Social Outcomes strategy (‘the strategy’). This initial investment has been made through L&G’s Future World Multi-Asset Fund and Retirement Income Multi-Asset Fund – both held within L&G’s main default Target Date and Lifetime Advantage Fund ranges, available to its 5.5 million UK Defined Contribution (‘DC’) members – and will aim to grow in line with normal capital inflows from these funds. The $235m…

Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College

Stuart Mitchell

Big Issue Invest, the social investment arm of the Big Issue, has made its first deployment from its latest fund, Social Impact Debt Fund IV, providing a £3.2 million loan to a specialist education college for young adults with learning difficulties to buy and refurbish a new premises.  Great Oaks College offers a range of further education opportunities to more than 100 young people in West London, catering for pupils aged 19 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ranging from moderate to severe.  In 2023, just two…

Charity In Kind Direct And Partners Launch Major In Store Campaign With Tesco, To Support The 2.2 Million UK Families Living In Hygiene Poverty

Stuart Mitchell

Latest data from charity In Kind Direct has revealed that 1 in 4 UK households with children are living in hygiene poverty, that’s 2.2m families who are facing impossible decisions to eat, heat or keep clean everyday. It’s our shared mission to ensure families can access the products they need to keep clean and well.  That’s why In Kind Direct are continuing to grow the campaign with longstanding partners Tesco, Unilever, Essity, Haleon, Kimberly Clark, Edgewell and P&G to support more families who are having to go without. The impact…