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Sodexo Stop Hunger funding supports opening of social supermarket in Ashford, Kent

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation has provided vital funding to SE Kitchen (part of Social Enterprise Kent) to support in the opening of the community interest company’s second social supermarket in central Ashford, Kent introducing affordable, nutritious shopping for the local community. SE Kitchen offers healthy, budget-friendly options including its popular £1 fruit & veg bag, making fresh produce accessible to everyone. Recognising that unexpected bills can strain even the best of budgets, the social supermarket operates a no questions asked policy and aims to help those who may be facing…

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…

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…

Ten GSK IMPACT Award winners showcase outstanding work of voluntary and community sector in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Ten small and medium sized charities have been named as winners of the 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards for their exceptional work improving health and wellbeing. This year’s awards were announced amid an increasingly challenging financial environment for charities. Despite this, the award judges were struck by the continued determination of the winners to meet the needs of their communities. The ten winning charities took part in a rigorous selection and assessment process and were selected from a record number of award entries. Now in their 28th year, the GSK IMPACT…

Onshore wind developer launches charitable initiative

Stuart Mitchell

A renowned renewables firm has announced the launch of a brand-new charitable initiative, which will see its staff support two local charities in Scotland and England this year.   Scottish staff at OnPath Energy will volunteer and fundraise for Beatson Cancer Charity, which supports people affected by cancer through specialist care, research for communities across Scotland. The firm has set a target of raising £5,000 for both charities, with every £1,000 raised by staff being matched by the firm for each cause up to the tune of £5,000. Founded in…