Author: Nancy Platts

Nancy Platts is a member of Campaign Collective and writes mainly about charities, the workplace, health & wellbeing plus stories from Sussex.
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Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) appoints new Chief Executive

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Corinne Pluchino, an experienced leader with a lifelong interest in rural affairs will join ACRE in May. She replaces Richard Quallington who announced his departure last year, having spent 8 years in the role. Corinne is currently Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications at WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. She has previously served as Chief […]

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Categories EnvironmentRecent

Embrace the darkness! Cosmic fun as Dark Skies Festival returns

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The South Downs National Park’s popular Dark Skies Festival returns on 10th February, with nine days of celebrations to explore the awesome wonders of the dark skies of the South Downs, which remains one of only 21 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world. Among the highlights will be a dark skies-themed ride at 450ft […]

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Categories Health & Social CareRecent

Leeds Beckett helping Wakefield Council improve health of residents

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Leeds Beckett University’s research expertise is set to improve health outcomes in Wakefield thanks to £1.25million funding to help tackle health inequalities in the city. The funding is part of a £5million Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) grant to Wakefield Council. The research partnership will also involve Sheffield Hallam University, St George’s Community Centre and […]

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Categories FundraisingRecent

Cancer Support UK wins grant for cancer kits and coaches

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Health charity, Walk the Walk, has awarded national cancer charity, Cancer Support UK, a £48,941 grant.  The funding will allow the charity to provide increased practical and emotional support to people living with and beyond cancer. Mark Guymer, CEO of Cancer Support UK said: “We are extremely grateful to Walk the Walk for this generous grant. As […]

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Categories HousingRecent

BHT Sussex thanks supporters following successful Christmas appeal

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BHT Sussex has beaten its Christmas fundraising target to raise £34,612 for First Base, the day centre they run for people facing homelessness in Brighton and Hove. The money was raised thanks to generous support from individuals, businesses and community partners. David Chaffey, Chief Executive at BHT Sussex, said: “We are so grateful to everyone […]

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Categories EducationRecent

North Kent College goes to Cape Town for ‘Building Blitz’

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A North Kent College tutor and two former students have travelled to Cape Town to help build twenty classrooms, two playgrounds, four covered shelters and a kitchen, all in the space of seven days. Phil Miles, who is a lecturer in brickwork and multitrades at the College, was joined by two former bricklaying students Freddie […]

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Construction charity teaches difference between banter and bullying

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Young people are being offered wellbeing training in an effort to encourage them to choose construction as a career. The training covers how to spot the difference between banter and bullying and dealing with stress and anxiety, The free soft skills training is targeted at young NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) people by […]

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Categories RecentSociety

Cambridgeshire chocolatier secures major investment

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Chocolate company Harry Specters has received £243,451 in funding from The Growth Impact Fund. The award winning chocolatier provides paid employment, work experience and training opportunities for young autistic people. Founded by Mona and Shaz in 2011 as a means of supporting their autistic son, the company now employs 12 Neurodiverse individuals and has provided […]

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6,000 Children have a Wild Day Out at West Midland Safari Park

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     6,000 children got the chance to visit West Midland Safari Park over two weekends thanks to the Children’s Charity Variety Great Days Out programme. The trip includes a safari drive-through where the children can see a fantastic range of animals from lions, tigers and rhinos, to elephants and giraffes. There is also an adventure […]

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Categories EnvironmentRecent

Sussex Wildlife Trust calls for volunteers

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Sussex Wildlife Trust has launched ‘Wilder Ouse’ and is calling for volunteers to get involved and help reverse the decline of important wildlife and natural resources by building climate resilient habitats. The project will bring people together across the Ouse River catchment area to create networks of land that are protected and enhanced for wildlife, […]

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