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PRCA appoints Sarah Waddington as CEO

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has appointed Sarah Waddington CBE as CEO in an interim role until June 2025. Waddington is a professional advisor and non-executive director with Wadds Inc., co-founder and director of Socially Mobile and a former president of the CIPR. She has been a member of the PRCA Board since September 2023 and has been providing interim leadership support for the organisation since 1 November 2024. James Hewes has resigned as CEO of the PRCA and has left the organisation. Ray Eglington, chair of the PRCA, said: “Sarah has played…

IPA announces 2025 New Year Honours

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA is celebrating seven advertising industry greats for their outstanding service and for raising the reputation of adland at large. They will be bestowed an IPA Fellowship (FIPA) or Honorary Fellowship (Hon. FIPA) at the IPA President’s Reception on Thursday 9 January. Receiving a Fellowship: Chris Byron, Chief Commercial Officer, Omnicom Media Group Annie Gallimore, Managing Director, TBWA London Josh Krichefski, CEO, GroupM EMEA and IPA President Receiving an Honorary Fellowship (for individuals not with an IPA member agency): Belinda Beeftink, former Research Director, IPA Matt Hill, Director of Insight…

St Columba’s Hospice Care set to receive a donation of up to £162K from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is proud to announce that St Columba’s Hospice Care has been selected to receive a special one-off charity donation of up to £162,000 in celebration of its 75th Anniversary in 2025. This donation marks a milestone in Tattoo history and aligns with the ‘Performance with a Purpose’ ethos, underscoring the commitment to giving back to the community by supporting essential projects. With over 50,000 votes cast, the public chose from a selection of non-military charities that all provide vital services across communities in the UK.…

UK Dormant Assets Scheme Reaches £1 Billion Milestone in Distributions to Good Causes

Stuart Mitchell

Reclaim Fund Ltd (RFL) is proud to announce the transfer of a landmark £1 billion otherwise unused financial assets from the Dormant Assets Scheme to vital social and environmental initiatives across the UK via the National Lottery Community Fund.  This achievement highlights the collective impact of financial institutions across the UK who have partnered with RFL to unlock the potential in dormant funds. From supporting those in financially vulnerable situations to helping young people gain employment skills, the Dormant Assets Scheme continues to be an innovative solution that drives social…

BRE announces details for BREEAM Awards 2025

Stuart Mitchell

A celebration of the projects and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has recently announced details for its 2025 BREEAM Awards – a celebration of the projects and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 5th June at The Peninsula Hotel in London, bringing together industry leaders and innovators from across the globe to celebrate the transformative power of buildings in shaping a sustainable future. BREEAM has been…