Avanti West Coast highlights crisis of runaway children with powerful Christmas film
• As one child runs away every five minutes, Avanti West Coast partners with Railway Children to raise awareness of vulnerable young people on rail network at Christmas • Short film created by BAFTA breakthrough writer and director, Daisy-May Hudson, highlights importance of looking up to spot a runaway child who may need help • Campaign comes as new research reveals more than one in three adults (34%) are distracted while making rail journeys over festive period Avanti West
Dec 9, 2025
London launches new and pioneering approach to prevent and tackle rough sleeping
London launches new and pioneering approach to prevent and tackle rough sleeping New £1 million fund announced by Mayor today will deliver new Floating Hubs in hotspot areas across 17 locations in the capital, ensuring long-term rough sleepers in the greatest need receive the support they need such as accommodation New Test and Learn pilot services to launch in London, strengthening rough sleeping prevention and housing options for those with additional needs Anno
Dec 9, 2025
Virgin Media O2 and The Multibank join forces to help people in poverty stay connected this winter
Virgin Media O2 has donated hundreds of smartphones and free O2 mobile data to Multibanks in Fife, Swansea and Tees Valley. The strategic partnership uses the local knowledge of community leaders to put data and devices into the hands of people who need them. Virgin Media O2 is helping hundreds of people experiencing financial hardship stay connected this winter and beyond by providing free smartphones and O2 mobile data to The Multibank. Through this new partnership , the co
Dec 9, 2025
Bradfords and Children’s Hospice South West launch new 3 year Charity Partnership
Bradfords Building Supplies partners with Children's Hospice South West Bradfords Building Supplies, one of the South West’s most established independent builders’ merchants, has today announced a new three-year charity partnership with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), strengthening its commitment to supporting local communities and families facing some of life’s greatest challenges. The charity partnership, officially launched this week at Bradfords’ Yeovil branch , ma
Dec 7, 2025
Premier Inn moves beyond the bedroom and into the wardrobe
Premier Inn has moved beyond the bedroom and into the wardrobe, launching its first-ever range of branded pyjamas, with the majority of the purchase price going to charity. Premier Inn has unveiled a limited-edition pyjama collection ahead of Christmas, with £20 from each £25 sale donated to its long-standing charity partner, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). The initiative is intended to raise funds for children’s healthcare while tapping into what Premier
Dec 4, 2025
Gatehouse Bank extends Depaul UK charity partnership
The charity partnership began in January 2025 after Gatehouse Bank colleagues selected Depaul UK as the firm's charity partner for the year. Gatehouse Bank to provide an additional two years of support to Depaul UK to achieve longer-lasting impact. Charles Haresnape, CEO of Gatehouse Bank, joins the charity’s Council of Trustees. Gatehouse Bank has today announced the extension of its charity partnership with youth homelessness charity, Depaul UK. Gatehouse Bank’s CEO
Dec 3, 2025
A precious chance to breathe - East Midlands Railway teams up with carers charity
A precious chance to breathe - East Midlands Railway teams up with carers charity to provide group with a special day out EMR has teamed up with a charity to treat a special group of carers The operator teamed up with Carers First to organise the special day for Lincolnshire group The group of 30 carers enjoyed a free trip to Nottingham Christmas Market - plus other festive treats East Midlands Railway (EMR) has teamed up with a charity to treat a special group o
Dec 2, 2025
Tesco to give away free Christmas trees
Tesco’s Perfectly Imperfect Christmas Trees celebrate the magic of imperfection this Christmas Tesco, as part of its ‘That’s what makes it Christmas’ campaign, is giving away hundreds of Perfectly Imperfect Christmas trees Helping Brits to embrace the parts of Christmas that aren’t picture-perfect, but are still just as wonderful, the Christmas trees will be available in select stores on Saturday 6th December for one day only Customers will have the option to make
Dec 2, 2025
SocialBox.Biz Highlights Tailored Impact Plans as Key Driver for Sustainable IT Reuse
SocialBox.Biz , a long-standing leader in secure and impactful IT innovation, is spotlighting its innovative, customised impact plans this winter ahead of Christmas. These plans are specifically designed to empower businesses and universities to seamlessly integrate the secure reuse of surplus laptops and Macs into their core Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies. This initiative highlights that tailored impact plans for IT reuse move beyond simple charity by pres
Dec 1, 2025
The Screwfix Foundation announces new charity partnership with Hospice UK
The Screwfix Foundation is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with Hospice UK - the national champion for hospices, representing the community of more than 200 across the UK. Hospices provide vital care to approximately 310,000 people each year, yet many face significant funding challenges. Together, we will deliver improvement grants to help hospices enhance their facilities, making a real difference to those navigating end-of-life care. This collaboration ref
Dec 1, 2025