Sainsbury’s partners with Italian ready meal supplier to donate one million meals to those experiencing food insecurity

Kicking off 2025 with a focus on giving and on collective action, this year Sainsbury’s and its long term food supplier Greencore have committed to donating one million fresh meals to those experiencing food insecurity, putting their heads together to work out how they can maximise their combined resources. Customers can support the one million meal donation by purchasing any by Sainsbury’s Italian style ready meals, including favourites such as spaghetti bolognaise and carbonara, between now and the end of April knowing that 25p from each product sold will go…

Edinburgh charity unveils bold youth mental health strategy

An Edinburgh-based youth mental health charity has unveiled an ambitious new strategy designed to create meaningful and accessible support spaces for young people across the city. U-evolve, which has supported over 200 young people aged 11-21 each year since 2015, is marking a pivotal moment in its mission with the launch of its comprehensive 2025-2028 strategy. The charity offers tailored services such as mental health coaching, counselling, art therapy, drop-in sessions, and specialised workshops, breaking down traditional barriers to mental health support. The new strategy focuses on creating both physical…

Chungnam National University Researchers Examines Corporate Social Responsibility’s Impact on Global Online Shopping

A study conducted by researchers from Chungnam National University explores how online shopping ease and corporate social responsibility (CSR) influence global product purchases in South Korea and Japan. The research highlights how CSR initiatives, when combined with user-friendly e-commerce platforms, boost purchase frequency. The finding reveals cross-country differences, with Japanese consumers showing a stronger response to CSR efforts, providing valuable information about consumer behavior and e-commerce strategies. Online shopping is revolutionizing how we access and purchase products from international markets. Despite this growth, many consumers remain hesitant to purchase goods…

The Road Safety Trust Announces £2.4 Million in Grants to Transform UK Road Safety

In a significant step towards its ambition of achieving ‘Vision Zero’ – zero deaths and serious injuries on UK roads – The Road Safety Trust has announced £2.4 million in grant funding for 11 pioneering projects. From cutting-edge trauma research, to testing the effectiveness of child cycle helmets, these varied projects have the potential to reduce collisions, improve post-crash treatment and care and save lives in communities across the country. Among the projects to receive funding is ‘IMPACT’, led by the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. This research programme will focus…

International Women’s Day 2025 – For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment

On 8 March 2025, join UN Women to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change. The year 2025 is a pivotal moment in the global pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment, as it marks the 30th anniversary…