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Following successful U.S. rollout, API integration launches in UK for AXS shows Recipients include NHS workers, teachers, charity workers, volunteers and people most affected by the Cost of Living Globally, TfG has distributed 1 million+ discounted tickets with live event partners and artists including Dua Lipa, Idles, Robbie Williams, Yungblud AXS, a trusted leader in advanced ticketing and live event technology, and Tickets for Good (TfG), the mission-driven ticket distribu

Unemployment rose by 5.2% in the last three months of 2025*, leaving almost two million people aged 16 and above out of work, despite there being an estimated 734,000 vacancies across the UK** 47% of unemployed Brits feel disadvantaged in the job market due to a lack of access to suitable business attire, with 46% saying this has negatively affected their interview performance easyJet will be donating retired uniform garments to NOAH Enterprise – a charity based in Lu

10 year charity partnership has supported over 3,250 trips covering 50,000 miles Low-cost transport has expanded activities to prevent social isolation Leeds West and Pudsey MP, Rachel Reeves joined celebrations at the First Bus depot in Bramley as the operator welcomed Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) and members to mark the tenth anniversary of a partnership supporting the community charity. For the past decade, First Bus has supplied £70,000 of fuel and maintenance for BEA’s

Toyota UK businesses have raised more than £875,000 for the MND Association – a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people living with motor neurone disease and funding research into finding a cure for the disease. This will be a bumper year of fund-raising activities – the final year of a six-year partnership. Toyota staff voted for MND Association to be their charity partner in April 2021 after a much-loved colleague, Rachel Rollason, died from the disease. Since t

Key Takeaways The Airbnb Community Fund will distribute $100M to communities through 2030. In the Fund’s fifth year, over 130 organizations across 25 countries are receiving nearly $10M USD in donations. Donations support organizations working on economic empowerment, sustainable and rural tourism, environmental sustainability, and other issues. Airbnb has happily announced the latest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund , which include more than 130 organizat

Delivering more than just quality roofing, pioneering manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it will be extending its support to two new charities this year as part of its Give4Good initiative. ‘Buddiez’ and ‘Miles for Smiles’ are the new recipients who will benefit from fundraising efforts under the programme, which was devised in 2022 as a way of supporting local causes with fun and challenging events which are championed by its staff, suppliers, customers and partne

2.5% of all online sales revenue from 1g and 5g gold Kaaba Bars throughout Ramadan (19th February – 20th March 2026) to be donated to Islamic Relief UK. Gold bars will also be donated to the charity for auction to support the Sudan Emergency Appeal. Extended range available to purchase at royalmint.com. All physical bullion purchases with The Royal Mint are sharia compliant. The Royal Mint has announced a partnership with Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) for Ramadan 2026 , where onl

A farewell tour for trains built in the 1970s raised £20,000 for charity. Chiltern Railways and Branch Line Society arranged the tour to celebrate the iconic Mark III fleet, which has carried customers for fifty years and is set to leave Chiltern by the end of March. The special trip - which took place on Sunday 22 February along the line between London Marylebone and the West Midlands - sold out in 24 hours, with 250 rail enthusiasts on board the journey. Enthusiasts flock

ECB and its delivery partners commit to multi-year investment to widen access and opportunity in the sport The ECB and its official charity and delivery partners have today announced increased funding commitments which will take cricket to more people over the next three years, supporting the game’s ambition to become the most inclusive team sport in England and Wales. Between 2026 and 2028, over £15 million of ECB funding has been agreed across the charity and delivery partn

The invaluable work of BOUNCE! Brighter Futures has been given a major boost, thanks to a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of local Mondelez International employees. The mid-Devon mental health charity, which is dedicated to improving emotional and behavioural outcomes for children and young people, has been granted the significant sum from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of its annual ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ programme. Each year, M

Young people who have experienced homelessness in the Midlands are using small grants to personalise their supported housing. Funding from the Fairer Futures partnership is helping residents buy everyday items – from bedding and cookware to musical instruments. The scheme aims to help young people feel more settled and supported as they rebuild their lives.   Young people who have experienced homelessness in the Midlands are being given the chance to turn their supported hous

No obvious signs: Tesco and British Heart Foundation Launch Nationwide Push to Tackle Hidden High Blood Pressure Tesco and the British Heart Foundation are urging people to prioritise their health with a free blood pressure check at Tesco Pharmacy. Walk-in and prebooked blood pressure checks available at over 350 Tesco Pharmacy locations across the UK. February marks the British Heart Foundation’s Heart Month, raising awareness of the risks of high blood pressure

Stonegate Group raised £10,000 in the first week of its new charity partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), following an outpouring of support from colleagues across head office, pub teams and guests nationwide. The total was matched pound-for-pound by Stonegate as part of its launch commitment, bringing the overall first-week fundraising total to £10,000. This is equivalent to supporting approximately 820 calls to CALM’s free and anonymous suicide prevent

Acrisure UK has announced its most successful year of charitable fundraising to date, raising more than £200,000 for charities across the country. A collective effort by hundreds of colleagues across the Acrisure UK businesses (Acrisure Re, Acrisure London Wholesale and Acrisure UK Broking’s regional offices) totalled £223,446 to support various worthy causes at both a national and local level. The annual Acrisure London Charity Football Tournament was a defining moment in Ma

As part of its long-standing commitment to children’s causes, CMB Monaco is proud to announce the success of its latest charitable initiative in partnership with Cancer Research UK, one of the world’s leading cancer charities. Marking World Children’s Day on 20 November 2025, the initiative combined fundraising, client engagement and an awareness campaign in the press to support research into cancers affecting children and young people. On this occasion, CMB Monaco dedicate

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity chosen as West Midlands Metro's Charity of the Year for 2026, launching a year-long fundraising programme Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been chosen as West Midlands Metro’s Charity of the Year for 2026 , launching a year-long fundraising programme in support of one of the region’s most vital emergency services. The new charity partnership reflects Metro’s ongoing commitment to supporting causes that make a real difference across the West M

Hundreds of media professionals from PA Media Group will take part in a year-long skills-based volunteering programme with Media Trust. Journalists, editors and content specialists will support UK charities with storytelling, media engagement and digital communications. The charity partnership will deliver training sessions, charity challenge days and contributions to programmes including Stronger Voices.   A new charity partnership between Media Trust and PA Media Group wil

Ansvar Insurance has successfully completed its ambitious '£25k in 25' fundraising initiative, raising £25,216 for 16 national and local charities. The Brighton-based specialist insurer, which serves the charity, not-for-profit, faith and care sectors, launched the campaign in January 2025 with a target of raising £25,000 purely through employee-led fundraising activities. The campaign, which originated from a proposal by employee Shaun Utting, saw the entire Ansvar team enga

Two local charities have been given a major boost thanks to a £10,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of Mondelez International employees from across the West Midlands. Tay’s Tribe (supporting Brain Tumour Research) and Tudor Grange Academies Trust were among 12 charities chosen to receive a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of its annual ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ programme. Each year, Mondelez International employees fro

The £1 million grant will be given over the next 2 years to St Martin-in-the-Fields The Julia Rausing Trust has announced a £1 million grant to be given over the next 2 years to St Martin-in-the-Fields, a national homelessness charity. This multi-year funding will help the charity provide essential emergency grants, supporting thousands of people across the UK move out of homelessness. This is the Trust’s largest donation to St Martin-in-the-Fields to date and builds on its p

A teenage aviation fan from Yorkshire who has raised thousands of pounds for Sheffield Children's Hospital was treated to a special access-all-areas experience at Manchester Airport yesterday. 15-year-old Aroob Haroon, from Sheffield, suffers from a rare genetic condition which sadly led to the death of her five-year-old brother Ayaan in 2023. Since then, and despite the challenges posed by her own disability, Aroob has fundraised for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and has ca

Anonymous contemporary artist Mr Phantom donates a new work from his latest collection to Mind Charity, extending a three-year collaborative relationship. This third year of collaboration reflects a shared commitment to long-term support for mental health through culture and continuity” — Felix Valentine, Head of Corporate Board, London Art Exchange Mr Phantom, the anonymous contemporary artist known for his distinctive visual language and disciplined approach to authorship,

24hr online Letter Writing Marathon to coincide with World Cancer Day 2026 https://www.frommetoyouletters.co.uk/ From Me to You, the national cancer support charity, is on a mission to ease cancer isolation in its new 24-hour campaign. Coinciding with World Cancer Day 2026, the 24-hour Letter Writing Marathon, being held on 7th – 8th February will join together people from around the world to help keep people with cancer connected by writing and donating letters to its Donate

Asda's Winter Fruit and Veg Pledge Returns in 2026 Asda is bringing back its “Winter Fruit and Veg pledge” and will once again donate the equivalent of one million meals at the start of this year, as part of its partnership with FareShare and the Coronation Food Project. Following the success of the initiative in 2025, Asda’s pledge will see over 420 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables donated to the UK’s leading food redistribution charity over the next 12 weeks. A variety

Passengers at Newcastle Station witnessed a special moment last week as TransPennine Express (TPE) named one of its trains North Star to celebrate its partnership with three lifeboat charities. The Nova 1 (Class 802) will now honour the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), St Abbs Independent Lifeboat and Humber Rescue. The event brought together lifeboat volunteers , charity representatives and TPE partners for speeches and the official unveiling of the train name. Th

Virgin Media O2 is doubling down on its commitment to tackle digital exclusion, by pledging to donate 12,000 phones to people who need them throughout 2026. Following the success of its 2025 commitment, where it also provided around 12,000 refurbished phones to those experiencing financial hardship, this year, the operator will again donate devices via its Community Calling programme with environmental charity, Hubbub, to help people in need get online. The initiative will

Low-fare airline Wizz Air has announced a charity partnership with When You Wish Upon A Star, a UK-based charity Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and London’s local airline, has partnered with When You Wish Upon A Star, to help grant the wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses across the UK. The new partnership supports When You Wish Upon A Star’s mission and also reflects Wizz Air’s commitment to creating meaningful connections and fostering hope

Vibrant Doors share their pride to be part of the successful completion and opening of a brand-new Safe & Sound support hub in Derby city centre – created to provide vital services and support to local children that have been subjected to exploitation. A new charity hub has officially opened its doors in Derby city centre, creating a welcoming, safe space where children, young people and their families can access vital support services close to home. Led by local charity Safe

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is marking Samaritans’ Brew Monday by donating all proceeds from the sale of hot drinks on its trains today, Monday 19 January 2026, to the charity, helping to raise awareness of the importance of connection and conversation. The third Monday in January is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’ and is frequently – and wrongly – described as the most difficult day of the year. Six years ago, Samaritans set out to challenge that narrative by reb

Yorkshire-based LGBTQ+ charity Out Together has proudly partnered with Patient.info, one of the UK’s most trusted digital health platforms. Together, they have secured joint funding through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to develop vital digital inclusion hubs and support services for older LGBTQ+ people across West Yorkshire. With funding support and a strong partnership, the community-led charity and health platform

Iconic London black cabs designed with unique artwork created by leading artists and illustrators from around the world, promoting free access to therapy through Beder Therapy Vouchers. On 19 January 2026, also known as Blue Monday, widely recognised as one of the more difficult days of the year for mental wellbeing, UK mental health and suicide prevention charity Beder announce that this week will see the launch of a powerful new public awareness campaign across Central Lond

UK workers are being encouraged to step away from their desks and reconnect with colleagues as part of a renewed push on workplace wellbeing, led by mobile network Three UK and mental health charity Samaritans. The call comes as new research suggests that long hours spent at desks are becoming the norm rather than the exception. More than a third of British workers (35%) say they rarely leave the office during the working day, while nearly half (49%) report that the only regu

Stonegate Group announces a two-year charity partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), launching today on Blue Monday “Cheers to Checking In” campaign brings suicide prevention messaging into pubs, bars and venues nationwide To underline its commitment, Stonegate will match all funds raised in the first week Stonegate Group today announces a two-year partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to bring suicide prevention into the heart of Brit

LKQ UK & Ireland, a long-standing partner to the automotive aftermarket, has donated more than £64,000 to 139 community organisations across the UK, using its 280-strong LKQ Euro Car Parts branch network to support causes ranging from grassroots sport to palliative care throughout 2024. The funding was distributed through the company’s Community Branch Fund, launched in 2023 to give local branches the autonomy to back projects and charities that matter most to their colleagu

E.ON marks half a million pounds raised for Mind as mental health pressures continue to rise across the UK As demand for mental health support continues to grow, E.ON UK employees have raised more than £500,000 for their national mental health charity partner, Mind One in five adults in England are now living with a common mental health problem, with rates highest in most deprived communities The donations support mental health helplines, online communities and tr