Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy is swapping performing for the fight against plastics in a new drive to end throw away culture.
Read MoreMonth: August 2020
Lockdown relay attracts over 1k runners
Read this inspiring positive news story about a group of friends in Nottingham that set up a global relay race to raise money for UNICEF
Read MoreNew podcast tackles addiction and prison stigma
The latest from the home of positive news features a new podcast which sees actor Jason Flemyng interview high profile former prisoners and addicts as part of the More than my Past campaign
Read MoreStudy shows universities have huge positive impact on local economy
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a new study has revealed that universities play a crucial role in supporting the local economy, generating billions of pounds every year.
Read MoreBlack entrepreneurs get crowdfunding help
A new crowdfunding initiative has been launched by ACE Entrepreneurs to support early stage black-owned businesses.
Read MoreNew Devon Air Ambulance helicopter touches down in Devon for the first time
Read this inspiring positive news story about a new helicopter added to the Devon Air Ambulance fleet
Read MoreRooftop funders listed as top social enterprise
Campaign Collective, funders of The Rooftop have been included in the 2020 Social Entrepreneurs Index, a list of the top social enterprises in the UK.
Read MoreTwo healthcare charities receive share of £50k to support medics through Covid-19
The latest from the home of positive news reveals that Cavell Nurses’ Trust and Royal Medical Benevolent Fund have received funding to support doctors, nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants who are facing financial pressures due to Covid19
Read MoreCampaign launched to support kids back into sport
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a sports charity has launched a campaign to help ease school kids out of lockdown and into sport and education again. GreenHouse Sports ‘Life After Lockdown’ campaign aims to support thousands of disadvantaged children in London.
Read MoreBlind strongman launches appeal for new gym
Strongman Chris Colbert, a student at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has launched a bid to help fellow visually impaired young people.
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