Tag: COVID-19

Young Money launches ambitious ‘Money Heroes’ education programme to connect parents and teachers through Covid-19 and beyond

Stuart Mitchell

Young Money has launched its ambitious new Money Heroes financial education programme, centred around an innovative and sector-leading online platform designed to help teachers and parents collaborate on the delivery of meaningful and fun home and school learning. Developed with support from HSBC UK, the new programme aims to improve financial capabilities of one million children ages 3 to 11 over the next three years. In addition to giving teachers and parents access to a steady stream of free, high-quality resources and guidance, they can also track and share individual…

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Barclays donates at crucial time as Covid-19 effects to be felt through winter

Stuart Mitchell

A Barclays donation of £100,000 will help cover the costs of delivering food across the FareShare network, providing vital additional support over the next six months for communities facing food insecurity nationwide.   ““Over half a year into the pandemic, we are going into this winter stronger and more resilient. However, this does not change the ever-increasing demand for food. Barclays’ support couldn’t come at a more crucial time and removes a huge barrier by ensuring that we can get meals out to those struggling in the tough months ahead.” Lindsay Boswell, FareShare Chief Executive ” As the impact of Covid-19 and further lockdown measures pushes many…

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PRCA COVID-19 Taskforce publishes globally-crowdsources report of communications lessons

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA’s Global COVID-19 Communications Taskforce has published a new crowdsourced report showcasing insight on the pandemic from 75 industry leaders operating across 23 countries.   How to recover fast from the pandemic aims to elevate global understanding of best practice communications, revealing how it can support businesses and organisations recovering from the pandemic. Spearheaded by PRCA COVID-19 Taskforce Chair Tony Langham MPRCA, the 85-page report has been made freely available to PR and communications professionals around the world. Key themes include; the role of communications in creating a better…

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Reef-World’s annual report reveals tangible conservation impact despite COVID-19 disruptions

Stuart Mitchell

New figures out reveal that The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – certified more dive shops and reached more travellers with its conservation messaging than the previous year, despite disruptions to fieldwork caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reef-World’s annual report, released today, revealed the charity reached 115,000+ travellers with its information on environmental best practice through its Green Fins initiative during its 2019–20 reporting period; up from the 110,000 travellers reached during 2018–19. With 115 dive centres assessed in 31 diving hotspots…

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Secret® Deodorant Keeps Women’s Hockey Afloat During COVID-19 with $1 Million Commitment to PWHPA

Stuart Mitchell

Over the last six months, no organization or individual has been immune to the COVID-19 crisis. And as we look to the future of our ‘new normal’, it’s become apparent women will face a disproportionate negative impact in their daily lives and in sport. As noted by Canadian Women & Sport: “Huge revenue losses, deep cuts and a tight focus on ‘core business’ threaten initiatives dedicated to leveling the field for women. Marketers, media and investors may gravitate toward the ‘safe bet’ of men’s sport. And heightened competition for scarce…

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