Gofundme: Brits open wallets to bankroll small businesses September 30, 2024 If there’s one thing Britain’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has figured out, it’s how to leverage the power of community.
Naomi Campbell orders new investigation into fashion charity after trustee ban September 28, 2024 Campbell said the Charity Commission’s report was “incomplete and misleading in their consideration of evidence."
Naomi Campbell: Regulator bans supermodel as charity trustee September 27, 2024 Model Naomi Campbell banned from being a charity trustee after an inquiry into Fashion for Relief revealed funds were used on hotels and spa treatments
Fund-racing: London Marathon runners smash world record for charity September 25, 2024 Five months on from the race the final total has been confirmed, dwarfing the previous record of £66.4m.
The jobs market is already in trouble – loading employers with new regulations won’t help September 25, 2024 Jobs postings have declined for the 26th month in a row. This isn't the time to disincentivise hiring, writes Reed CEO James Reed.
Life after prison: Battling homelessness and unemployment July 25, 2024 “People do come out of prison, that’s the whole point. So what’s next?” Lucy Kenningham speaks to ex-offender Jason Barnfather
Old Vic Theatre: £20m needed to keep historic London venue running ‘a challenge’ June 12, 2024 The Old Vic Theatre said it faces a challenge to raise the more than £20m needed to keep its historic Waterloo home in working order, as it battles to create a financial model robust enough - despite the success of its record breaking musical Groundhog Day.
Salt tears won’t wash: why those viral charity campaigns aren’t all they seem June 6, 2024 From Carly Burd’s salted allotment to Captain Tom, social media charity campaigns are ripe for exploitation. The regulator needs to wade in and people need to wise up about who exactly they are pledging money to, says Fergal Parkinson Carly Burd became a social media sensation – by crying. She racked up 5m views on Tiktok alone [...]
City Companies Celebrate National Volunteers Week June 3, 2024 | Sponsored To celebrate National Volunteers Week taking place from 3-9th June, The Lord Mayor’s Appeal asked City Giving Day participants to share their inspiring volunteering stories. Sally Yiallouros, UK Corporate Responsibility Lead at EY “Volunteering is one of the ways we live by our EY purpose of building a better working world, and my role as [...]
There will only ever be one Pinchbeck Waterloo watch: Win it here May 8, 2024 British watchmaker Pinchbeck had teamed up with the The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch to create a bespoke watch – and it could be yours for £20