Check out this positive news story: a couple from North Yorkshire are aiming to become the first people in the world to cycle through all 15 of the UK’s national parks in a bid to raise awareness about biodiversity loss.
Read MoreMonth: August 2021
Social workers set for campaign boost
The Social Workers Union (SWU) has launched a unique partnership to help its members engage in activism and campaigning for the next 12 months.
Read MoreFrom Patisserie protégé to the Paralympic pool
A student at The Manchester College’s Industry Excellence Academy for Hospitality & Catering is representing Team GB at the delayed 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Read MoreUnion campaigns to adapt furlough for green jobs
Unite calls on the Government to adapt furlough so that workers can be retrained as industry transitions to meet the climate crisis.
Read MoreBristol-based charity launches Leg Up campaign
Legs4Africa, a Bristol-based charity, has launched Leg Up, their biggest ever fundraising campaign.
Read MoreCommunity power in action at new training camp
Check out this positive news story: a new training camp is taking place to empower people to make positive changes in their local area. The training is being organised by the UK charity The Eden Project.
Read MoreRevolution in Scottish land use on the cards
The Scottish Government, councils and landowners need to take “urgent and combined actions” to tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis, according to a new report.
Read MoreNew partnership to promote positive mental health
A Sheffield-based workplace wellbeing company has partnered with a suicide prevention charity to promote positive mental health.
Read MoreSight Loss Charity to Launch New Radio App
The sight loss charity, British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) will launch a groundbreaking new Android app. Speech Radio harnesses technology that has never before been used in a mobile app to allow the user to control its functionality and operations entirely by voice.
Read MoreSocial ventures in Scotland set to power up
Applications for a lending scheme offering investment and support to 12 social enterprises with £500,000 worth of investment, have opened for early-stage social ventures across Scotland.
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