Northern Rock Foundation gives £1.5 million in grants to four community foundations
Northern Rock Foundation has announced four special awards totalling £1.5 million as part of its final programme of work in 2015. County... read more
02.02.2015 • By UK Community Foundations
Distinguished Judging Panel Selects 2015 Soldiering On Awards Winners
Award winners to be announced on 18 April 2015 A distinguished panel of judges met in London in November 2014 to select the 2015 Soldiering On... read more
02.02.2015 • By Soldiering On
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 SOLDIERING ON AWARDS
1 April 2015 at the Park Plaza Westminster in London LONDON 1 February 2015 – The trustees of the Soldiering On Through Life Trust are... read more
02.02.2015 • By Soldiering On
RETHINKING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: It is time to do better things not just different things
CRNS faces the same funding issues as its members. Whilst its work gains recognition there still remains tension between funding streams and long... read more
30.01.2015 • By CRNS
PETA INDIA FUNDS COUNTRY'S FIRST VAST, FREE-ROAMING, FORESTED ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
Bannerghatta Biological Park Expansion Means Captive Elephants May Live as Nature Intended Bangalore – People for the Ethical Treatment of... read more
30.01.2015 • By PETA
Rethink Mental Illness response to Monitor statement on NHS funding
Health regulator Monitor, which sets national prices for NHS services, has today announced it is postponing the introduction of a proposed 1.5%... read more
29.01.2015 • By Rethink
Pancreatic Cancer Charity Launches Fresh New Brand
Pancreatic Cancer Action has launched a new visual identity today. The logo and colours were conceived by design agency Sparrowhill Studio who... read more
29.01.2015 • By Pancreatic Cancer Action
Companies report ‘no interest in care insurance’
Companies report no interest in care insurance, it was announced as part of the BBC's 'Cost of Care project' today (Thursday 29 January 2015). 17... read more
29.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Government move gives children struggling in cold homes hope
In response to the expansion of the Warm Home Discount, Lily Caprani, Director of Policy at The Children's Society, said: "The Government's... read more
29.01.2015 • By The Children's Society
Care spending fallen by a fifth in England
Spending on care for people aged 65 and over has fallen by a fifth in England over the last 10 years, analysis by the BBC shows today (28 January... read more
28.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
IKEA TO ROLL OUT VEGAN MEATBALLS AFTER WORKING WITH PETA US
Praise for Furniture Giant's Plan to Offer Cruelty-Free Fare at Its In-Store Restaurants London – As demand for delicious, convenient vegan... read more
28.01.2015 • By PETA
Alzheimer’s Society responds to Andy Burnham speech
Responding to plans announced by Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham to reform the health and social care system today (Tuesday 27 January),... read more
27.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
SURVIVING WINTER: DAME HELEN MIRREN AND SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON BACK FUEL POVERTY APPEAL
The fuel poverty campaign Surviving Winter has received a welcome boost from celebrities including Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Michael Parkinson and... read more
27.01.2015 • By UK Community Foundations
Alarming backlog of applications for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
here has been a sharp increase in the number of applications for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) according to a report issued today... read more
26.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Kick start your 2015 ‘get fit’ regime by running for Sightsavers
As the New Year resolutions kick in, Daniel Cooper from Peckham, has signed up to run the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise money for... read more
26.01.2015 • By Sightsavers
Duck adapting to climate change twice as well in EU protected areas
The smew - a rare but striking winter visitor to the UK - is doing twice as well within areas protected by EU wildlife laws as they spread... read more
26.01.2015 • By Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
OLYMPIAN GREG RUTHERFORD TO RECEIVE ANOTHER GOLD – IN COMPASSION
Athlete's Heroic Animal-Rescue Attempt Recognised by PETA Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire – For carrying an injured doe 2 miles after... read more
23.01.2015 • By PETA
Father of two raises £2,000 for youth charity in just two weeks
A father of two from Berkhamsted has committed to a 900 mile charity cycle ride and smashed his £2,000 fundraising target in just two weeks.... read more
22.01.2015 • By Get Connected
ClouAds: Local In-store video advertising for every budget
London, UK. For Immediate Release. (www.clouads.com) ClouAds is the latest innovation in video advertising. The company offers a new approach... read more
22.01.2015 • By Clouads Ltd
Government minister visits Sussex-based charity to double aid to deliver 324,000 operations for blind people
Today, during a visit to Haywards Heath-based charity, Sightsavers, International Development Minister, Baroness Northover, announced that the UK... read more
22.01.2015 • By Sightsavers
Children suffer as energy companies fail vulnerable families in energy debt
Energy companies are failing huge numbers of families struggling with energy debt, causing parents to feel intimidated and damaging children's... read more
22.01.2015 • By The Children's Society
Autism Campaigner calling for Action on Social Media Giants Twitter
Autism Campaigner calling for Action on Social Media Giants Twitter It has been over a year ago since Kevin Healey reported vile abusive... read more
21.01.2015 • By Kevin Healey
Alzheimer's Society responds to Age UK social care score card
Social care system in rapid decline, warns Age UK Despite rising demand the amount spent on social care for older people has fallen nationally by... read more
21.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Fourteen Communities across UK to benefit from Glasgow 2014 legacy
Embargoed until 00:01 Monday 19th January 2015 Community-driven programme ensures local people decide how investment will be spent. Fourteen... read more
19.01.2015 • By UK Community Foundations
Population screening for dementia still not recommended for over 65s
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has today (Thursday 15 January) upheld its recommendation against screening everyone aged 65 and over... read more
15.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
British wetlands invaded by dangerous mussel
Britain s wetlands have been invaded by a mussel that in the US is threatening to bring the Hoover dam to a standstill and cut off water to Las... read more
08.10.2014 • By Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
Rarest swan suffers alarming crash in numbers, new figures reveal
The UK's smallest and rarest swan has suffered an alarming crash in numbers, according to new figures released today by the Wildfowl & Wetlands... read more
28.10.2014 • By Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
Special measures help divert thousands of birds from power lines
Hundreds of special diverters have saved migrating swans and geese from colliding with overhead power lines in Lancashire following the first... read more
18.11.2014 • By Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
Nature lovers: get ready for the best ever Festival of Birds!
Nature lovers are in for a treat as one of the highlights of the birdwatching calendar; the Festival of Birds at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in... read more
15.01.2015 • By Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
Partners from industry and academia to join European research initiative for the prevention of Alzheimer’s
Members of The European Prevention of Alzheimer's dementia (EPAD) initiative today announced the start of a novel collaboration between academic... read more
15.01.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
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