Unity Trust Bank funding helps Purple House in Hull expand its services for victims of domestic abuse
A women-led charity that has supported thousands of women and children affected by domestic abuse has extended its purpose-built HQ thanks to six-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank. Winner, the Preston Road Women’s Centre - known locally as Purple House because of its Suffragette colours - used the £300,000 finance to increase the size of its charity shop and create additional office space. Lisa Hilder MBE, Treasurer and founding member, said: “We receive lots of donations
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ICG’s Million Meals campaign to hit 5 million meals in its 4th year
ICG, the global alternative asset manager, today announced a fourth season of its successful “Million Meals” initiative . Since its inception in November 2022, Million Meals has provided 3.5 million meals to people in need due to the cost of living crisis and food poverty. This season’s target is to deliver an additional 1.5 million meals, bringing the total of the initiative to 5 million meals delivered. To date, the campaign has provided total funding of £1.7m to our partne
Oct 27
Swindon Bus company starts search for their next local charity partner
Swindon Bus company has started their search to choose their charity partner for 2 years. The 2 year charity partnership will start in 2026. Swindon’s Bus Company is inviting nominations from local good causes who would like to be their next charity partner for 2026 and 2027. ”We are keen to hear from well-established and active charities about how they benefit those living within local community, and what a two-year partnership with Swindon’s Bus Company could mean to them.
Oct 23
Morebus starts seach for their next local charity partner
Morebus is now inviting nominations from local charities to become their official corporate charity partner for 2026 and 2027. Morebus is inviting nominations from local good causes who would like to be their charity partner for 2026 and 2027. ”We are keen to hear from well-established and active charities about how they benefit those living within local community, and what a two-year partnership with Morebus could mean to them.” said head of communications, Nikki Honer. “Thi
Oct 23
30 E.ON colleagues conquer the Great North Run, raising £11,666.12 for fuel poverty charity
E.ON colleagues conquer the Great North Run for fuel poverty charity, National Energy Action From Newcastle city centre to the seafront in South Shields, 60,000 runners took on the Great North Run – among them, 30 E.ON colleagues running to power change for communities in need. With the Red Arrows soaring overhead and crowds cheering them on, 30 E.ON colleagues took on the world’s biggest half marathon, the Great North Run, and crossed the finish line in South Shields after 1
Oct 22
Loganair marks four-year charity partnership with CHAS with aircraft naming
The aircraft will carry the charity’s name across the airline’s network, helping raise awareness of its work among passengers and communities from across the UK. “Spirit of CHAS” was formally adopted as the name of the new ATR72 aircraft. The charity partnership has developed into a long-term collaboration between the airline and the charity, combining financial support with practical assistance. As part of this, Loganair provides flights for CHAS at Home nurses, enabling th
Oct 22
Ordnance Survey starts search for 2026-28 charity partner
Ordnance Survey is inviting charities to apply to become its next charity partner for a 2 year period from 2026 to 2028. Britain’s national mapping service is looking for a charity that it can join forces with to tackle issues around digital exclusion in education. Ordnance Survey wants to partner with a charity that works towards empowering individuals and communities from across the UK that need digital education the most. Ordnance Survey will bring its location intelligenc
Oct 21