New benefits programme to support charity volunteers and frontline staff launched
New benefits programme to support charity volunteers and frontline staff launched Ansvar Insurance has launched a new initiative offering practical financial and wellbeing support to employees and volunteers across the UK’s charity and not for profit sector. The programme, Ansvar Advantages, provides access to a range of discounts and preferential offers for individuals working or volunteering within organisations insured by Ansvar. Eligible individuals can access discounted
3 days ago
Maidenhead venue becomes one of the UK’s most accessible karting tracks
Maidenhead venue becomes one of the UK’s most accessible karting tracks Absolutely Karting in Maidenhead has become one of the UK’s most accessible karting venues, following a £17,000 grant from Wooden Spoon, a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. The funding has enabled Absolutely Together, the charity behind Absolutely Karting, to install a new disabled toilet and purchase a specialist hoist, supporting those with physical needs to safel
7 days ago
Free food scheme delivers 180,000 meals across London in six months
Last year, charitable social enterprise GLL embarked on a new partnership with The Felix Project, London's largest food redistribution charity. Six months on, and the collaboration has proved to be a resounding success. Approximately 76 tonnes of fresh produce has been handed out to the capital’s residents via GLL-run leisure centres – an amount that equals more than 180,000 free meals. GLL runs sports facilities in Greater London under the ‘Better’ brand in partnership with
Apr 28
Sodexo's Stop Hunger Foundation announces new funding grants
One of the Foundation's long-term charity partners is Trussell, the UK's leading anti-poverty charity. Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation, an independent and UK-registered charity, has announced the funding grants to date this year which total around £400,000. Receiving grants are nine charities and projects which support the Foundation’s mission to sustainably break the cycle of food insecurity in communities across the UK and Ireland. Grant giving is a key element of the Found
Apr 28
Local disability support service awarded £5000 from The Cadbury Foundation
Local disability support service awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation Local disability support charity, Community Equality Disability Action (CEDA), has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelez International employees in Crediton. CEDA, which is a Devon-based charity dedicated to promoting the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, was selected by employees based at Mondelez Inte
Apr 26
Michelle Jurd Trust - Cumbrian Children's Adventure Charity Transforms Approach to Fundraising
The Michelle Jurd Trust is a Cumbrian charity, founded in 2011 in memory of Michelle Jurd, a former RAF helicopter navigator, and mother of two young girls. Since then the charity has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds, which has been used to fund adventurous training and other developmental training for young people across the county. This has included supporting locals schools, funding canoeing trips and days at adventurous training centres, and buying equipment for t
Apr 26
PAW Patrol pups meet real-life Hero Hounds at exclusive preview of World of PAW Patrol at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures welcomed real-life assistance dogs and the families they support for a special preview of the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land, opening to the public on Sunday 3 May 2026 The visit shone a light on the life-changing impact of assistance dogs and the charities behind them, while giving families an unforgettable day together in the World of PAW Patrol Celebrity mum Dani Dyer, alongside her children Santiago, Summer and Star, made the pr
Apr 26
Local air ambulance charity awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelez International employees in Marlbrook. Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which provides lifesaving emergency care to communities across the Midlands and surrounding counties, was selected by employees at Mondelez International’s Marlbrook site, as part of The Cadbury Foundation’s annual ‘Your Charity, Your Choice’ programme. Now in its fourteenth yea
Apr 26
Asda Foundation awarded £3.2m in grants last year as it publishes 2025 Impact Report
Over £3.2m awarded to 2,326 grassroots groups delivering vital community support across the UK. Grants provided essential help on issues including food insecurity, social isolation and mental wellbeing. Asda Foundation has now awarded over £60 million to UK charities and community groups over 37 years. The Asda Foundation has today published its 2025 Impact Report, revealing it awarded more than £3.2 million in grant funding last year to support thousands of grassroot
Apr 26
2026 London Marathon runners set to raise record-breaking amount for charity via JustGiving
Already, more than £32million has been donated to over 14,000 fundraisers on JustGiving who are taking part in the world’s biggest single fundraising event. With less than one week to go until the TCS London Marathon 2026, runners on JustGiving are on track to break fundraising records. Already, more than £32million has been donated to over 14,000 fundraisers on JustGiving who are taking part in the world’s biggest single fundraising event. This year, the most common types of
Apr 21