Internet Safety Day 2015: Autism Campaigner subjected to vile trolling on Twitter
A leaked memo by Twitter's Chief Executive, Dick Costolo, has admitted that the company "sucks" when it comes to dealing with abuse and trolling... read more
09.02.2015 • By Kevin Healey
UK COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS STRENGTHENS BOARD WITH KEY APPOINTMENTS
UK Community Foundations, the charitable network that distributes funds to local causes, welcomes three more high-flyers to its board. Awarded an... read more
09.02.2015 • By UK Community Foundations
Care workers miss out on minimum wage
More than a tenth of UK care workers are being paid less than the national minimum wage of £6.50 an hour says a study by the think tank, The... read more
09.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Julianne Moore leads the way at BAFTA awards
Julianne Moore added a BAFTA to her collection of prestigious awards today (Sunday 8 February 2015), having been awarded 'Best Actress in a... read more
08.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
Trieste: thousands of citizens rally in the streets against Italian violations on the Free Port
TRIESTE – Today, 8 February 2015, on a cold and windy sunday afternoon, thousands of citizens of Trieste have come to the streets to a peaceful... read more
08.02.2015 • By TRIEST NGO
Muslim Action Forum Protest 10 Downing Street on the 8th February 2015
Muslim Action Forum Strategy Muslim Action Forum (MAF) has devised a legal strategy to prevent the continuous insulting and derogatory... read more
08.02.2015 • By Muslim Action Forum
BAFTAS TO SERVE DELICIOUS VEGAN MENU
Healthy and Humane Dishes Are Great News for Compassionate Celebrities London – PETA have just learned that the British Academy of Film and... read more
06.02.2015 • By PETA
Autism Campaigner hit's out at lack of support from Twitters C.E.O
Kevin Healey, Autism campaigner in the UK, is very frustrated by the lack of support from Twitter HQ after nearly a two year extended campaign to... read more
05.02.2015 • By Kevin Healey
New child sex abuse inquiry - Children's Society response
Responding to Home Secretary Theresa May's statement on a new inquiry into child sexual abuse, Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children's... read more
05.02.2015 • By The Children's Society
Press release: Help for worried drink or drug users in Phoenix Futures' new podcasts
London based drug and alcohol charity Phoenix Futures aims to help more people with drink or drug problems into recovery by offering... read more
05.02.2015 • By Pressat Wire
Next generation of dementia scientists to explore genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
Next generation of dementia scientists to explore genetic risk of Alzheimer's Biggest ever research commitment from Alzheimer's Society will... read more
05.02.2015 • By Alzheimer’s Society
BACP's reaction to yesterday's National Suicide Prevention Alliance conference
The National Suicide Prevention Alliance , a cross-sector coalition of organisations in England of which BACP is a steering group member, held... read more
04.02.2015 • By British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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
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