A Well-Fed World' Heads Up Global Food Sustainability Conference at VegfestUK Brighton
As global meat consumption is doubling from 2000-2050, and developing countries strive to attain a Western-style diet heavy with animal-based... read more
04.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Steamy cranes show spring is in the air at Slimbridge!
Steamy cranes show spring is in the air at Slimbridge! Despite wintery conditions, this pair of mating cranes at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in... read more
04.02.2015 • By Wildfowl & Wetland Trust
1 in 2 people to develop cancer - Breakthrough Breast Cancer response to new figures from Cancer Research
In response to figures released from Cancer Research UK that one in two people will develop cancer during their lifetime, Dr Christopher... read more
04.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Vegan athlete in World Record attempt - in a cow suit!
NEWS RELEASE IMMEDIATE: 3 FEBRUARY 2015 VEGAN ATHLETE IN WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - IN A COW SUIT Fiona Oakes, vegan and holder of three... read more
03.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
It’s Time to Talk about counselling and psychotherapy
Thursday 5 February 2015 is Time to Talk Day , when people across the UK are encouraged to take five minutes out of their day to have a... read more
03.02.2015 • By British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Shaw Trust teams up with Thames Water to help unemployed people from Swindon make a splash in their careers
An unemployed man from Swindon supported by national employment, learning and skills charity, Shaw Trust, has been praised by Justin Tomlinson, MP... read more
02.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Tackle child obesity with plants, says The Vegan Society
Healthy weight as a vegan is not exclusive to adults. Plant-based diets can help children too, says The Vegan Society. The experts at the BDA -... read more
02.02.2015 • By The Vegan Society
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
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