New College Worcester, a residential school for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired (VI), has been selected to feature in a new book celebrating 75 years of the Commonwealth.
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COP28: Countries agree loss and damage fund at climate summit
COP28 opened last week with agreement on how a “loss and damage” fund to compensate low-income countries suffering from the effects of climate change will operate.
Read MoreNew £300,000 “Nature Hubs” grant fund launched
Local community groups across the country are being urged to apply for a grant of up to £6,000 to help enhance or create a green space.
Read MoreMan with learning disabilities inspires others through art
How a learning disabled man from Shropshire is channelling his passions for art into helping other adults with learning disabilities.
Read MoreCampaigns unite to call for emergency energy bills support
The energy bills crisis is now predicted to be so severe that a wide range of health, poverty, housing and environmental organisations and academics have written to Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, to request the introduction of an Emergency Energy Tariff. The Emergency Energy Tariff would use the existing Energy Price Guarantee mechanism to fix the […]
Read MoreMost in-demand office perks of 2023 revealed
As companies call workers back to the office, a new study reveals the true office perks desired by workers – and it’s not dog-friendly workplaces.
Read MoreAdvice worker’s Commons evidence leads to rule change
Energy suppliers must prioritise enquiries from vulnerable customers and their representatives who need help under new rules announced by Ofgem. The rule change was first suggested by an advice worker at South West London Law Centres who gave evidence to the House of Commons Committee for Energy Security in September. Roni Marsh told MPs: “I […]
Read MoreUsing art and song to help tackle South Africa’s plastic waste crisis
Seven tonnes of plastic waste – the equivalent weight of a large African bush elephant – has been successfully diverted from the environment thanks to a pioneering new collaboration in South Africa.
Read MoreBristol student raises over £1000 for refugee charity
Horseback challenge raises much needed funds to support children with English as an additional language
Read MoreCreatives called to shift the dial on attitudes towards disabled people
Disability campaigners are calling on the creative industry to take messaging and representation of disabled people seriously.
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