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Health Hero Award for Luton palliative nurse

Mark Pedder, a palliative nurse from Bedfordshire, has received a Health Hero Award in recognition of his work to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of compassionate end of life care.

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Categories FundraisingRecent

New investment opportunity for social entrepreneurs in East London

Investec Beyond Business is on the search for budding entrepreneurs with business ideas that are both profit-making and deliver social or environmental outcomes.  Shortlisted applicants are invited to pitch their business ideas in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style panel. Each winner is provided with up to £24k of investment funding and expert business support to help […]

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Categories EducationEnvironmentRecentScience

Inspire a love of STEM

The popular Big Bang Fair is returning for another year and, from today, schools can register for free tickets to attend.

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Categories FundraisingRecent

Grant scheme available for rural community buildings

In 2023, a £3 million village halls fund was launched to provide support for the modernisation and improvement of village halls in England.

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Categories CommunityEducationRecent

Student YouTuber celebrates milestone with 300th episode of science series

​A Portsmouth student inspired by his Grandad to make YouTube videos on science and nature has released the 300th episode of ‘7 Days of Science’, a series with over 600,000 subscribers.

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Categories CommunityFundraisingHealth & Social CareRecent

Brain tumour charity trustee prepares for epic 2,740km running challenge

A charity trustee who returned to running as a way of coping with his mum’s brain cancer death is preparing to complete 15 official marathons as part of a 2,740km running challenge.

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Categories CommunityCultureEnvironmentRecentSociety

£1.5k eco prizes up for grabs in schools

Schools given chance to kickstart a brilliant green project – one that cuts waste and brings climate learning to life.

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Categories CommunityCultureRecentSociety

Stand Out Socks triumphs in Dragons’ Den

Warrington-based ethical sock company aims to increase awareness of Down Syndrome and foster inclusivity for people with learning disabilities.

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Categories Campaign of the WeekRecent

The Rooftop takes a summer break

Since The Rooftop launched in September 2020 we’ve published a positive news story almost every day. But we’re taking a break for the month of August!

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Categories Campaign of the WeekCultureHealth & Social CareReal VoicesRecent

Mental health podcast interview with Rooftop writer Tom York

In a new taboo-tackling podcast interview, the Rooftop’s Tom York shares his personal experiences of managing anxiety and stress at work, and of living with bipolar disorder.

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