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BT Group Appoints Jon James as CEO of BT Business to Strengthen UK Focus

(IN BRIEF) BT Group plc has appointed Jon James as CEO of BT Business, effective 3 March 2025, following his successful tenure as CEO of Nuuday in Denmark, where he led the company through a transformative growth phase. This appointment … Read the full press release

Alder Hey Secures £1.1M NIHR Funding to Boost Pediatric Health Research in Partnership with University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.1 million from the NIHR to upgrade its advanced 3T research MRI scanner, strengthening its partnership with the University of Liverpool in pediatric health research. Matched funding for ophthalmology equipment … Read the full press release

Northwest Territories Diamond Mines Unite to Auction Unique Pendant for Local Families in Need

(IN BRIEF) The Northwest Territories’ three diamond mines—Diavik, Gahcho Kué, and Ekati—have created a one-of-a-kind pendant with diamonds from each mine, set in a Northern-inspired caribou antler design. This unique pendant, valued at over C$12,000, will be auctioned at the … Read the full press release

Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief Team Up to Provide Over 5 Million Meals to Families in Need This Winter

(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has partnered with Comic Relief to provide over five million meals to families facing food poverty this winter. Throughout December, proceeds from the sale of Sainsbury’s and Free From mince pies will be donated to Comic Relief, … Read the full press release

Universities of York and Hull Launch New Centres to Support Disadvantaged Youth in Grimsby and Bridlington

(IN BRIEF) A collaboration between the universities of York and Hull, along with the university-access charity IntoUniversity, is launching two new education centres in Grimsby and Bridlington. These centres aim to support disadvantaged young people aged 7-18, who are often … Read the full press release

Warwick Students Raise Over £5,000 for Charity Through Sustainable Kitchen Kit Market

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick raised £5,900 for Coventry-based charity Carriers of Hope through its Kitchen Kit Market, where over 1,000 students purchased pre-loved kitchen items on a “pay as you feel” basis. This initiative, part of the university’s … Read the full press release

Successful voestalpine Cares Run Raises €700,000 for Charitable Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The recent voestalpine cares run has successfully raised €700,000 for various charitable initiatives, building on last year’s inaugural event. With over 5,700 employees from more than 40 countries participating in physical activities like running and hiking, the campaign … Read the full press release

ABP Humber Partners with Sailors’ Children’s Society to Support Maritime Families in 2024 Charity Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber has selected the Sailors’ Children’s Society as its charity partner for 2024, continuing its tradition of supporting local causes in the Humber region. The partnership aims to provide crucial assistance to children of … Read the full press release

NatWest Social & Community Capital Adopts Total Impact Investment Approach

(IN BRIEF) NatWest Social & Community Capital (S&CC), a charity funded by NatWest since 1999 to support social enterprises, is launching a new investment policy known as the ‘Total Impact Approach’. This strategy will guide all investments to generate both … Read the full press release

Telefónica 100 Live: Celebrating a Century with Music and Charity

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica announces “Telefónica 100 Live”, a concert to celebrate its 100th anniversary, set to take place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Saturday, May 18. The event will feature performances by renowned artists such as Alejandro Sanz, Hombres … Read the full press release

Annual Charity Netball Tournament Raises Over £32,000 for Look Good Feel Better Cancer Support Charity

(IN BRIEF) Look Good Feel Better, in partnership with England Netball, organized its Annual Charity Netball Tournament at the University of Warwick, raising over £32,000 for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. The event, attended by 240 netball players, featured 26 teams … Read the full press release

Empowering Ukrainian children with IT skills through Star for Life Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) In a time marked by disruptions in education for over 5.3 million children due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Star For Life Ukraine, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting informal tech education. The aim is to … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Marks Giving Tuesday 2023 with Generous Contributions to Charity

(IN BRIEF) Giving Tuesday, a global day promoting generosity and giving, organized by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, is set to focus on celebrating acts of generosity and encouraging participation in charitable activities. NatWest Group, a long-time participant in Giving … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Affiliated Charity MOWLL Marks 20 Years of Impact: Bridging Gaps and Inspiring Change

(IN BRIEF) MOWLL (Moving On With Life & Learning), a charitable organization affiliated with the University of Liverpool, is commemorating its 20th anniversary of community support and social inclusion initiatives for individuals with various social care needs. MOWLL offers a … Read the full press release

NatWest Charity Boosts Social Enterprises with Over £1 Million in Loans in 2022

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest Social and Community Capital (S&CC), an independent charity funded and supported by NatWest Group, approved over £1 million in loans to social enterprises and community businesses in 2022, marking a 128% increase from the previous year. S&CC … Read the full press release

UEA Professor Sets Sail on Adventurous 8,000km Journey for UNICEF Fundraising

(IN BRIEF) Prof Maren Duvendack, a Professor of Evaluation in Economics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), is embarking on an 8,000 km sailing journey from South Africa to Australia as part of the Clipper Round the World race. … Read the full press release

Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson Partner to Bring 5G Augmented Reality Gaming to Support BBC Children in Need

(IN BRIEF) Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson have teamed up to introduce 5G-powered augmented reality (AR) gaming experiences in various UK towns and cities to support the BBC Children in Need charity. As part of this initiative, the “HADO Tournament … Read the full press release

M&S and YoungMinds Partner to Tackle Youth Mental Health Issues

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and YoungMinds, a leading youth mental health charity, have joined forces to address the mental health challenges faced by young people. A new partnership has been formed to raise awareness and funding for resources … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Achieves Platinum Payroll Giving Quality Mark Award for Philanthropic Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has received the prestigious Platinum Payroll Giving Quality Mark Award for 2023 from Charities Trust, recognizing the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy and promoting payroll giving. This honor stems from 20% of Lightsource … Read the full press release

ABP Coastal Half Marathon and 10k Returns to Cleethorpes: Volunteers Wanted for Event Support

(IN BRIEF) The ABP Coastal Half Marathon and 10k is set to take place on September 17th at Cleethorpes, with participants from around the country registered for the event. The organizers, Tape2Tape, are seeking volunteers known as Race Makers to … Read the full press release