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Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools

Stuart Mitchell

Hundreds of schools, NHS trusts and communities across the UK will benefit from new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes to save money on their energy bills, thanks to a total £200 million investment from the UK government and Great British Energy. In another step forward for the government’s Plan for Change, the Energy Secretary has recently announced the first major project for Great British Energy – a company owned by the British people, for the British people. It will immediately begin working with schools, the NHS, and devolved governments…

Unity Trust Bank marks 40 years of impact with increase in lending to areas of high deprivation

Stuart Mitchell

Unity Trust Bank, which supports organisations that create positive social impact across the UK, has reported that more than half of its lending went to customers delivering services in areas of high deprivation in 2024.  In its annual results, Unity’s overall lending remained at over £1 billion with 50.5% (2023: 45.3%) committed to where it is needed most.   Customer balances rose to a record £1.7 billion (up 10% from 2023) as more socially-minded organisations chose to place their deposits with Unity, so they could be used to improve the quality…

Sodexo achieves prestigious recognition for commitment to social impact

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland has been awarded the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, becoming the first organisation to achieve this highest level of recognition. This milestone reflects Sodexo’s long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves and operates in, with each of its 30,000 colleagues supporting the delivery of its varied services and taking collective responsibility for driving positive change every day. The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group was founded in 2022 by PeoplePlus, a leading organisation in social value creation, and is…

Apple named Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year

Stuart Mitchell

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced Apple as the 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year. Given annually since 1992, the prestigious accolade is presented to a marketer that has amassed a body of iconic, Lion-winning work over a sustained period of time. This is the second time Apple has been honored with the prestigious honorary Award. Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to creativity that is rooted throughout the business, last year Apple took home Lions for a range of brands, products and services in the B2B and B2C…

Aldi Becomes First UK Supermarket To Offer Free Period Products In Customer And Colleague Toilets

Stuart Mitchell

Aldi will be providing pads and tampons in its in-store toilets from today, with customers able to simply take what they need. The supermarket has also partnered with leading menstrual equity charity, Bloody Good Period, to donate over 1 million period products to support the charity’s fight against period poverty. The campaign is further backed by Clara Amfo, broadcaster and Bloody Good Period ambassador. New research** released today from the supermarket reveals the extent of the period poverty crisis across Britain, with over 1 in 3 of those who menstruate…