December 2020

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A 2020 view from The Rooftop

The Rooftop Posted on 31/12/202030/12/2020

Check out the top ten positive news stories from 2020!

Fundraising

Cornwall family raises money for learning disability services in memory of loved one

Louise Akers Posted on 30/12/202029/12/2020

New equipment and tools have been purchased using money raised in memory of a man with learning disabilities who sadly passed away earlier this year. A fundraising drive was organised by Seb Marriott in memory of his uncle Nigel to raise £2,000 for the national learning disability charity, Hft. Nigel, who passed away in April […]

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Celebrities back campaign to protect planet

Ian Morton Posted on 29/12/202030/12/2020

More than 100 celebrities have joined a global campaign to help protect the planet and prevent future pandemics. In an open letter, celebrities, politicians and business leaders are calling on people to change their diets to ‘protect our planet, its wild spaces and the health and wellbeing of all its inhabitants’. Signatories include comedians Ricky […]

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New clinical trial offers hope for people with multiple sclerosis

Nancy Platts Posted on 28/12/202023/12/2020

A new clinical trial for people with MS who can’t walk offers hope to retain use of their hands and arms.

Campaign of the Week Ethical Shopping

Last minute gifts that give back revealed

Simon Francis Posted on 24/12/202023/12/2020

The latest data from the new Buy Social Scotland ethical gift directory has revealed the top ‘gifts that give back’ experiences this Christmas.

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‘Love is a compass’ star meets wish child

Louise Akers Posted on 23/12/202023/12/2020

Rising star Griff hosted a virtual meet and greet with a young fan as she released charity single ‘Love is a Compass’ – the soundtrack to Disney’s new 2020 Christmas advert

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£1m donated to support the hungry and vulnerable this Christmas

Ian Morton Posted on 22/12/202023/12/2020

Billionaire philanthropists Julia and Hans Rausing have donated £1.1m to charities providing support for homeless and those in need this Christmas. A total of £660,000 will be given to 60 UK charities, including homeless charities The Passage and Glass Door. A further £250,000 will be distributed to charities through The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge. The […]