The arts sector has received a much needed boost following the announcement of a new £25m funding pot made available by the Garfield Weston Foundation.Read More »

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has called on the government's Comprehensive Spending Review to solve a problem that has plagued the country for generations.Read More »

A leading animal hospital in South West England has received glowing praise from a grateful dog owner after they saved the life of her precious St Bernard. Kate Vardy, from Ernesettle, Plymouth, was devastated when she was told that six-year-old Yogi had a serious heart problem and would die if …Read More »

Securing a better future for key workers and the public services that have been supporting communities across the UK throughout the coronavirus pandemic is the aim of UNISON’S No Going Back to Normal campaign. The campaign highlights how services like health, local government, social care and education need greater investment.  Unison wants the …Read More »

National biographer to publish book documenting some of the ‘unsung heroes’ who played a vital role in supporting their local communities during the pandemic.Read More »

While many organisations across the UK are delaying growth plans in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, one registered charity is instead expanding its service provision to reach out and support more vulnerable people during this challenging time. Young person’s charity Transitions UK has announced the upcoming launch of a new …Read More »

A new project has been launched which aims to bring children together from disadvantaged backgrounds online. The project is headed by the charity Children on the Edge who have launched an appeal to raise funds for the project.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about equitysport who are bringing training to athletes in Africa through SMSRead More »

Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the mental wellbeing of students, with nearly two thirds reporting low self-esteem, a new survey from the National Union of Students (NUS) has found. Students are also more likely to have experienced feelings of isolation during this period with nearly three-quarters having less …Read More »

Healthwatch Essex has launched a report which gives a unique insight into the mental health of frontline workers across the county. It is hoped that the findings will lead to more mental health support for emergency services staff. The report was launched on National Emergency Services Day (999 Day) on …Read More »

A new online class is helping people to connect with the mothers and mother figures in their life who have passed away. The initiative was started by Karlene Roberts who grew up for most of her life without her mother Jacqueline, after she passed away when Karlene was just four …Read More »

Politicians from across the political spectrum have united to back a drive to donate unused IT equipment to those who need it the most. A letter, signed by 50 business leaders and politicians has called on universities, businesses and local authorities to donate old computers, laptops and mobile phones to …Read More »

Five volunteering organisations across England will take part in a new programme, run by Spring Impact and Sport England, to reach more people and build an active nation. The idea is to scale up approaches to volunteering that are successful in engaging a more diverse range of people in sport …Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a cancer survivor appointed as new CEO for Bristol cancer charityRead More »

A new advice line for businesses supporting employees experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse has been launched by crisis support charity Hestia. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime with 10 per cent of victims reporting abuse …Read More »

A recent poll has revealed that 32% of us are eating more vegan food since the COVID-19 lockdown began in March. Nearly three quarters (73%) of those eating more vegan food say that their health was the main reason for doing so, with 43% saying it was because they had …Read More »

A new website has launched to encourage Christians and Churches in particular to consider altruistic kidney donation. The idea is the brainchild of Joe Walsh, founder of Faith in Operation. In 2019, Joe donated a kidney to a stranger giving a woman precious time to play with her grandchildren again …Read More »

More than 2,500 charities have received a share of £30million donated by the Morrisons Foundation which is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Charities that received support during this time include Crisis, RBLI, Hope for Justice, Shelter Scotland, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and The National Literacy Trust, amongst hundreds of others, who …Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about MS Society launching virtual fundraiserRead More »

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Council has launched a new drive to uncover suppliers with a positive social impact. Charities, community business and social enterprises have been invited to apply to become part of a new social impact supplier directory for the sector. The directory will provide social …Read More »

A British doctor is part of an innovative project to convert plastic dumped in the oceans into personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers. Dr Dominic Pimenta is the co-founder of a charity called HEROES, which was founded by NHS workers to help support the mental and physical health of …Read More »

Standing in defiance of Covid-19, small performance adventures (Brighton), Bristol Drugs Project, Our Space at Theatre Royal Plymouth, and Outside Edge (London), will be uniting throughout August to deliver a series of pop-up performance videos created for International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August …Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a group of adults with learning disabilities reaping the rewards of a charity grantRead More »

Lebanon is mired in its most serious crisis since the 1975-90 civil war, and the recent explosion in Beirut is just the tip of the iceberg. Any hope the country might have of rising from its ashes will lie, as in Tunisia, in allowing local voices to ring loud and …Read More »

Disabled employees working from home during lockdown say they've been more productive and took fewer days off sick than when they were doing their jobs in the office, according to a new survey.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a new green alternative to Google is giving people the chance to help protect the ocean and decrease their carbon footprint.Read More »

A new £3.3 million government fund has been launched to give babies from deprived areas or BAME backgrounds the best start in life.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a new clinical nurse specialist recruited to help asbestos related cancer in East KentRead More »

A leading charity has launched a raft of support to help students with visual impairments cope with their exam results this summer.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news features a 25 year old man from Bradford who has walked 240,000 steps for charity HfTRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a new study by researchers at Goldsmiths University will look at the role of faith groups in helping local councils respond to the impact of the Coronavirus. The study points to the increasing reliance by food banks on faith groups to …Read More »

Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy is swapping performing for the fight against plastics in a new drive to end throw away culture.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a group of friends in Nottingham that set up a global relay race to raise money for UNICEFRead More »

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 campaignRead More »

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 More »

A new crowdfunding initiative has been launched by ACE Entrepreneurs to support early stage black-owned businesses.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a new helicopter added to the Devon Air Ambulance fleetRead More »

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 More »

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 Covid19Read More »

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 More »

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.Read More »

Innovative free dance and craft workshops for children with neurological conditions have opened to youngsters anywhere in Merseyside for the first time. The Brain Changer Arts Project – launched last year by The Brain Charity thanks to funding from BBC Children in Need – harnesses the power of the arts …Read More »

Students have welcomed plans for "colleges of the future" after an independent report.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news provides details of a textile recycling grant which aims to make funding more accessible to businesses and not-for-profitsRead More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a mother and daughter who have produced a book called Our COVID-19 Heroes to raise money for NHS workers whose mental health has been affected during the pandemic.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a London charity has announced a new format fundraising event for September as we continue ease out of lockdown. City Giving Day last year raised more than £500,000 for good causes in the Capital.Read More »

Tom York returns with this week's positive news rundown. Stories include – a fundraiser for young people in Hackney, a £25,000 grant for Hope for Justice, and a pop-up toy shop run by kids for Good Hope Hospital Charity.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a charity that supports people with learning difficulties receiving a £1000 donation and awardRead More »

Dr HELEN FLAHERTY, Head of Health Promotion at Heart Research UK, sets out six tips to keep the heart healthy in older age.Read More »

The Young Leaders Fund has been launched by Joyclen Brodie-Mends, Manager of Concorde Youth Club in Hackney, to provide resources to young people who helped their local community through the worst of the COVID19 pandemic. Throughout lock down young people from the Kingsmeade Estate, Hackney collaborated with food collective Made …Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: an innovative book has just been published which gives consumers practical solutions for how to protect the planet and avert an environmental crisis. The book has been written by environmentalist and author Isabel Losada.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news examines how charity Hope for Justice is benefitting from a £25k grant from the Morrisons FoundationRead More »

Watch this week’s Rooftop TV positive news rundown. Stories include – two Syrian tailors who are training refugees to make PPE for a Sheffield care home, a new campaign to end fuel poverty, and 1000s of kids who are writing letters to lonely care home residents.Read More »

Fire Fighters charity sees downturn in fundraising to support firefighters communityRead More »

The latest from the home of positive news reveals how Sutton Coldfield siblings aged just 5 and 7 have raised £250 for Good Hope Hospital CharityRead More »

Campaigners have called on the public to get behind a drive to end fuel poverty before the winter. Over 200,000 households are set to fall into fuel poverty as the economy struggles to recover from lockdown, according to new estimates.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: A new partnership has been announced to help tackle digital exclusion in south London through donating free laptops to the vulnerable, including elderly, homeless and refugees.Read More »

Social enterprise Hey Girls this week donated their 10 millionth period product to women and girls in need across the UK.Read More »

In this week’s Rooftop TV, campaigner Jonny Benjamin MBE joins Tom York to talk about how his charity, Beyond, is supporting young people's mental health. Plus, positive news about rescue dogs and charities standing up against hate speech online.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a 16 year old that has matched care homes and primary schools to keep the elderly connected during COVID-19 crisis.Read More »

The Social Workers Union has called on the government and social work employers to take immediate and long term steps to support the profession.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news reveals that Dogs Trust has helped 2000 new dog owners during lockdown thanks to players of People's Postcode LotteryRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a refugee tailor from Syria has pulled together a team of other refugees to make PPE and scrubs for a local care home in Yorkshire.Read More »

A coalition of 37 UK-based charities have joined forces to tackle hate speech on social media. They are backed by social enterprise Campaign Collective.Read More »

Simon Francis is back with a rundown of this week's top positive news, including stories about a homeless army veteran who is volunteering on the NHS frontline, a crowdfunder by a charity that wants to reward NHS workers with respite days with horses, and how Tom York has been reunited …Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about an army veteran that volunteered to work on Covid-19 frontlineRead More »

Coronavirus is a global health challenge, but it is also a global human rights crisis, says GARY ALLISON, director of Prisoners of Conscience.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news features a new service which allows older people's charities to support members virtually in their own homesRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: an East London charity has been working with a local gourmet restaurant to deliver free meals to those in need in Hackney.Read More »

A barbershop choir from Sheffield gave one of their own a 97th birthday to remember as they sang for her in the grounds of her care home.Read More »

In this week’s show, Simon Francis provides a rundown on this week's top positive news, including stories on NHS Pay, Manchester United and Facemasks.Read More »

A charity is crowdfunding for a series of respite days for up to 100 care workers and front line staff. Read More »

Health workers across England should now be paid properly for every hour they’re at work during the pandemic, following an agreement reached between health unions and NHS employers.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news reveals that social enterprise Equal Education is to provide iPads for looked after children and those with SEND thanks to Innovate UK grant.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: A free online event aimed at empowering black boys and young black men has been announced. The event will feature talks and workshops from inspirational speakers, coaches and mentors.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a squad of 11 year old girls fundraising for Huntington's diseaseRead More »

Tom York interviews a Tibetan student who is making PPE for hospitals in Wales. Plus, stories on the first ever high school diploma for refugees, and how rugby star Ellis Jenkins is helping keep up the fundraising for City Hospice in Cardiff.Read More »

A new organisation has launched to enable businesses to order face masks and help charities at the same time.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about the Royal Life Saving Society and Black Swimming Association coming together to help save lives in the waterRead More »

The latest from the home of positive news features the launch of a new British Sign Language and subtitled version of the award-winning ‘Life Growing Up’ filmRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a non-profit education organisation has launched the first ever secondary school diploma specifically for refugees.Read More »

Arkbound Foundation, a charity publisher dedicated to expanding access to publishing for socially disadvantaged authors, has launched its debut Scottish novel. Read More »

Tom York interviews Arjun Sharma, a 16-year-old student from Hawaii, who is using his talent for coding to help tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. Plus, Simon Francis talks about Missing People's new Zoom Call appeal. And a story about a sporting duo from Cardiff who have launched a …Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about an eight year old boy fundraising for Queen Elizabeth Hospital BirminghamRead More »

As health systems battle to contain COVID-19, care for mothers-to-be has become a low priority according to SALLY PAIRMAN and ROOPA DHATT.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news sees Wales international @EllisJenkins_ challenge team mates and members of the public to test their skill with a rugby ball and raise money for @cityhospiceRead More »

A new artwork has been helping to raise awareness of a new campaign that supports young people during the coronavirus.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a duo from Cardiff have launched a series of online sport exercise classes specifically tailored for the elderly, those with disabilities and children between the ages of 2-12 years old.Read More »

Simon Francis shares an important message about how we stand up to racism. And to mark Pride Month, Tom York interviews a singing sensation who has been entertaining their neighbours in Surrey. Plus, we find out how the Road Safety Trust is taking action to improve cyclist safety.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about how the Road Safety Trust have funded research to improve the safety of cyclistsRead More »

This is the first "letter from the editor." We hope it will be the last. #BlackLivesMatter #StandUpToRacism.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news focuses on the charity Missing People's use of technology to help locate missing loved onesRead More »

A new support scheme has been launched by a social enterprise to help prevent job losses in the face of COVID-19.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a new digital platform has been launched, giving the public an opportunity to create their very own online exhibitions. Once completed, they will be able to either keep the online exhibitions private or make them public for others to see.Read More »

Tom York interviews Madhane Kuflu, an inspiring young man who is using technology to help find a way out of homelessness, thanks to support from community interest company SocialBox.Biz, which provides free laptops and tablets to vulnerable people.Read More »

Residents and families pitched tents and made home dens in a major ‘sleep in’ raising almost £10,000 for Yorkshire homelessness charity, Simon on the Streets.Read More »

Global-minded citizens must now push their governments to cooperate and support multilateral institutions according to NANCY BIRDSALL.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news features some of the donations received by care home staff and residents from local businesses and individuals.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: the husband of a nurse battling Covid-19 has been inspired by his wife to launch a campaign which aims to raise millions of pounds for charity and boost the morale of NHS workers up and down the country.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about Luminous Show Technology that have diversified their business to help provide Devon Air Ambulance with PPERead More »

UK Editor of The Big Issue talks to Tom York about how the publication reinvented its entire business model so it can continue to provide vital support to 1,500 vendors across Britain who are currently unable to sell the magazine on the streets.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news. Staff and students from Royal National College for the Blind trek distance from Hereford to Madrid to raise funds.Read More »

Meet Carley, the 74-year-old singing sensation who is keeping her neighbours happy during Covid-19.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about the Fire Family Challenge, helping to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity during lockdownRead More »

Sustaining Dunbar has secured £88,000 of funding from the Scottish Government on to support the Covid-19 Response in the Dunbar and East Linton area.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a charity has launched a campaign today marking the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. The campaign is encouraging firms and employees to show their support by displaying a green ribbon on their social media profile and sharing with colleagues using …Read More »

In Episode 5 of Rooftop TV, Tom speaks to a campaigner whose petition to increase NHS pay for healthcare workers has achieved more than 150,000 signatures.Read More »

A candle to support Coronavirus charities has been launched in the UK by an interior design studio.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news reveals that London based charity City Harvest has rescued over 10 million meals from landfill in six yearsRead More »

A new online community has been launched to gather and share personal stories of thanks and gratitude to NHS workers and other healthcare professionals around the world.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a Berlin-based couple have launched an app designed to support people's wellbeing during the pandemic. Wellyou is available to download from the App Store now.Read More »

Read this inspiring story about a group of volunteers making scrubs for frontline NHS staffRead More »

In Episode 4 of Rooftop TV, we speak to the Chief Executive of Children 1st, Mary Glasgow about the UK’s first "Child’s House for Healing".Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about maintenance and repair staff helping to provide a dinner treat for homeless hostelRead More »

A Brighton-based firm, previously seen on Dragon's Den, has helped 200 children who had their birthdays cancelled due to COVID-19.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news features a call from Coeliac UK for donations to help fund increased demand for services during the Covid-19 pandemicRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a social enteprise based in London is calling on companies to donate their unused laptops in a bid to ensure most vulnerable in society are excluded during COVID-19 crisis.Read More »

A revolutionary new approach to supporting children who are victims and witnesses of crime is to be opened in the west of Scotland.Read More »

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Read this inspiring positive news story about over £20k raised to support City Farm during Covid-19Read More »

Lockdowns cannot last forever, and COVID-19 is unlikely to disappear on its own. ZHU MIN argues that the world must leverage its collective resources to harness the power of science, innovation, and markets to devise a more sustainable solution – namely, a cure or a vaccine.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news highlights a new service from Thomas Pocklington Trust to support visually impaired students entering FE and HE during Covid-19 and beyondRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a construction software company and construction industry charity have teamed up to offer a series of free workshops to people working in the construction industry. The offer comes after the charity The Lighthouse Club sees a spike in calls to its …Read More »

Five Dumfries & Galloway community groups have been awarded funding through Foundation Scotland’s new Community Response, Recovery & Resilience Fund. Read More »

The Rooftop has launched a weekly broadcast series in response to the surge in demand for positive newsRead More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about funding for road safety at a local levelRead More »

The public's need for positive news during the COVID-19 pandemic has seen audience figures for The Rooftop reach record levels.Read More »

Charities across the UK are celebrating after the Charity Film of the Year Awards were announced. Find out who won...Read More »

Read this inspiring news story about a charity providing period products during COVID-19.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: an online singing community has been launched to support wellbeing levels during the coronavirus pandemic. Superchoir meets once a week every Thursday evening from 6pm-7pm.Read More »

Nurses and care workers at a care homes in Sheffield are keeping the smiles on residents' faces despite the COVID-19 outbreak.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a night shelter in Guildford that has been renovated to help rough sleepers.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news examines some of the activities put on for children of keyworkers in Hampshire over the Easter breakRead More »

Social media is dominated by negative COVID-19 news, but a new campaign backed by social enterprise Campaign Collective and The Rooftop will help to change that.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a care home company in Surrey has launched an online campaign for people to help keep its residents company during the Covid-19 pandemic. The campaign has seen 28,000 from around the world sign up so far.Read More »

The children’s charity Make-A-Wish® UK has launched a campaign to inspire and involve families who are experiencing isolation for the first time. Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news examines the work of new charity Switch the Play which is dedicated to supporting former professional sportspeople.Read More »

Many companies emerged from the global crisis a decade ago with their reputations in tatters. But if private firms maintain the foresight, adaptability, and compassion that many have shown in recent weeks, they will emerge from this crisis having established their true value to the economies and communities they serve.Read More »

Twelve Scottish social ventures will receive £600,000 investment and business support from Big Issue Invest.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about Deliveroo and Missing People joining forcesRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: Kidney Research UK has launched a new social media campaign to raise awareness of the importance of continuing to donate to charities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Supporters are being asked to donate the cost of their usual coffee or alcoholic drink …Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about Camden Council working with SocialBox.Biz to provide laptops for the homelessRead More »

We will prevail in the post-virus world. But it will be a long haul. The best way to shorten it is to recognize that a return to “normal” is not an option.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news introduces a new podcast presented by Elizabeth Alker which debates how to do business the right wayRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a team of scientists in the UK and Laos have found a mutation in the DNA of mosquitoes, which results in resistance to certain insecticides.Read More »

As the number of people impacted by Coronavirus continues to escalate, The Big Issue has taken the decision to safeguard its network of vendors by asking that they stop selling on streets.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about equitysport recruiting an all female Board of TrusteesRead More »

The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the world with disaster. But the crisis also offers governments a rare chance to undertake policy changes that address the short-term public-health challenge and boost the global economy’s long-term growth potential.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news features an exhibition at the Museum of Cambridge entitled "Women, Unity, Strength"Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: A crack team of scientists at Loughborough University are using a new AI model to help predict air pollution levels around the world. The research is part of a wider project looking at bringing down global emissions.Read More »

The Saleem Foundation in partnership with Dudley Mind have launched a film to help shine the light on the "silent pain" many people suffer.Read More »

Check out this positive news story about how social care providers are using technology to improve the lives of people they support.Read More »

After years of increasingly severe hurricane seasons in which island countries and territories in the Caribbean have lost power for weeks and even months at a time, the need for climate resilience could not be clearer.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news looks at the work of 19 year old Zachary Wong who has raised over $27,000 for clean water projects in NepalRead More »

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Read this news story about the new Critical Care Cars from Devon Air AmbulanceRead More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about Save the Children charity shops making a third extra profit which helps world's most vulnerable childrenRead More »

Governments increasingly recognise that economies can reach their full potential only with the full participation of both women and men. DAVID MALPASS explains how countries can start to achieve this goal. What do you think? Comment on this story at Project-Syndicate.org. Girls are attending school in greater numbers than ever before, and …Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news looks at a new campaign from DanceSyndrome to enable them to support more people with learning disabilities in the North West of EnglandRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a London Council has teamed up with local schools to raise awareness with drivers about air pollution in the area.Read More »

Today's positive news is from Make A Wish Foundation which is looking to recruit a new board of children and young people.Read More »

Today's positive news is from coffee farmers in Rwanda who are tasting the sweet smell of success thanks to a Fairtrade project funded by the Scottish Government. Read More »

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has announced a partnership with the baby swimming organisation, Water Babies to help prevent drowning.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about a Devon couple who left a legacy to Family Carer Support ServiceRead More »

Former heart patient is calling on public to help him win at the Charity Film AwardsRead More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: a local council in England is leading the way with a new proposed £3m fund to help tackle the climate and ecological crisis. The proposals will be voted on by local residents on 7 May 2020.Read More »

Read this news story about Mike and Louise Ashton of Harrogate who tragically lost their teenage son to cancer. They have been nominated for Fundraiser of the Year.Read More »

The next Einstein could be an African woman, but Africa’s gender gap in science education and jobs means the world may never know.Read More »

Hundreds turn out to honour war hero Jim Auton.Read More »

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: the animal rights charity The Humane League UK has put a call out for volunteers to help protect animals across the UK through raising awareness of animal cruelty among the public and demanding action.Read More »

Today’s positive news is from Leamington Spa, which has just had news of 500 new jobs to be created in the gaming industry.Read More »

Read this inspiring positive news story about new grants from the Road Safety Trust to explore how technology can reduce road offending and improve road safety.Read More »

Today's positive news is from a charity supporting 10,000 people a year with safe houses, refuge and accommodation.Read More »

The latest from the home of positive news is that our funders have secured a nomination for the Better Society Awards Consultancy of the Year for the third year in a row.Read More »

Today's positive news story from the Rooftop: the first ever Afghan has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Summia Tora will begin her postgraduate at Oxford University in autumn 2020.Read More »

A new report from  the Hepatitis C Trust has highlighted the charity’s pioneering use of peer-to-peer support.Read More »

Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) presented the prestigious Gold Design Award to Redwood Glades, Cecil Gardens and Harrison Park in Hull for their dementia-friendly design. The DSDC is an international centre of knowledge and expertise to improve the lives of people with dementia.Read More »

The discovery of new viruses, vaccines, and treatments in 2019 was the result of investments in global surveillance, cross-sector partnerships, and scientific advances. At a time when misinformation is calling into question the validity of facts, MELVIN SANICAS argues that the world needs to support science more than ever.Read More »

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The University of Birmingham has teamed up with an education charity to provide opportunities for disadvantaged teenagers in the West Midlands.Read More »

Brighton and Hove City Council has declared fighting fuel poverty a local priority. Working with the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, the councillors developed a motion to examine the ways the local authority can tackle the problem.Read More »

Men at a homeless hostel in Liverpool were given a confidence boost when a barber gave them a free haircut.Read More »

In an historic moment for apprentices across the UK, the National Union of Students (NUS) has bolstered the rights of apprentices.Read More »

50 cross-party MPs attended an event at the House of Commons to mark World Cancer Day and to learn more about the deadly cancer gap in cancer survival.Read More »

The University of Bristol has announced a plan to eliminate the gap in pay between its male and female staff.Read More »

The Charity Film Awards, recognising the very best films and videos that have been created by UK charities, has announced the Shortlist from the public voting round.Read More »

Spring Impact has selected five charities to join its new Scale Accelerator, which is focused on scaling the impact of projects to support those on the extreme edges of society.Read More »

Save The Children's chief executive argues that closing the sustainable development gap will require smart politics, new partnerships, and bold campaigning.Read More »

The latest results long-term study show an increase in the number of young people with visual impairments entering employment.Read More »

A team of scientists headed up by the University of Reading and Cranfield University are working together to prevent food loss in the UK.Read More »

Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), makes follow on investment of £300,000 in sexual health and wellbeing charity Brook. For more than 25 years Brook has been supporting young people in Cornwall through its holistic combination of clinical services and education programmes.Read More »

Human Lending Library opens second brand in Manchester - matching charity and social enterprise leaders with successful entrepreneursRead More »

It is only right that advanced economies provide additional technological and financial assistance to help developing countries address the growing climate crisis. However,  LEE WHITE and TANGUY GAHOUMA argue that climate solutions will not come solely from the West: developing countries also have an opportunity to lead this transformation.Read More »

Sport Birmingham has confirmed the Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival will go ahead in 2020, offering children with disabilities the chance to take part in sport. The event will enter its eighth year, thanks to a partnership with the CareTech Foundation.Read More »

The charity Born Free has launched a new initiative called 'Hear the Roar' which it hopes will inspire young people to protect wildlife around the world.Read More »

A leading trade union has called for it to be given a role in helping low paid workers help themselves.Read More »

Year Six pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School in Rossington have collected non-perishable food items and toiletries to give to people living in homeless hostels and refuges.Read More »

The global focus on ending AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria by 2030 has proven tremendously effective in rapidly scaling up access to treatment in developing countries. But if the world is to meet these ambitious goals, national governments and international development institutions must work together to build stronger health systems.Read More »

Refuge aims to support more survivors than ever before with help of new online platformRead More »

A study by Kantar on behalf of vegan campaign group Veganuary has revealed that a record 1.3m people gave up animal products in the UK in January 2019. The researchers pointed to the impact that the annual campaign Veganuary has had on consumption levels.Read More »

In the fall out from the tumultuous UK general election, an organisation has launched a £100,000 fund to support new forms of everyday democracy.Read More »

Havering Council has renewed contracts at Lucas Court and The Boundaries for a further five years.Read More »

Although most countries have acknowledged the threat posed by climate change and established targets for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, the international community still has not made the same level of commitment to environmental conservation. Yet it is our natural ecosystems that will save us from catastrophe – if we let them. …Read More »