The Charity Commission has rejected calls from a cross-party group of politicians to open an inquiry into a charitable think tank. Earlier this month, the Good Law Project, a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to use the law to protect the interests of the public, sent a letter to the regulator calling for it to open
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Scottish Community Alliance, an umbrella body for Scotland’s community sector networks, has appointed Elizabeth Docherty as its next director. Docherty, who has spent the past seven years as director of the Glasgow Social Enterprise Network, succeeds Angus Hardie, who has been the SCA’s director since setting it up in 2010. Hardie is retiring after spending
The charity shopping website Easyfundraising has said it will defend itself from “desperate claims” after the founder of easyJet complained to the Charity Commission in an ongoing naming dispute. EasyGroup, which owns the easyJet airline, announced plans to sue Easyfundraising in 2022 over the use of the word easy in its name. The business’ case
What started as a marketing gimmick may have revealed something important about your happiness. True Lemon is a product created in Baltimore in 2003 to put the flavor of a lemon slice into a powder that you can pour into your drink. True Lemon is what its creator, David Schleider, calls a “water enhancer.” To
The Order of St John Care Trust, a charity providing residential and nursing care to older people, has bought a private care home provider for an undisclosed sum. The charity has acquired Elmfield Care, which offers residential dementia and respite care for almost 200 residents in three care homes in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. It comes
The Christian development charity Tearfund is cutting its internal policy work as part of restructuring activity that will mean about 10 per cent of its staff have been made redundant over the past year. The charity told Third Sector that it expected to make about 40 people redundant in an ongoing restructure prompted by falling
Images Shutterstock When you finally snag tickets to a big game you’ve been chasing for months, you probably start planning the complementary vacation within minutes. People often assume that the experience of attending a sports game is only about being in the stadium for those hours of action. While the priority is enjoying the game
W South Beach Iconic South Beach property maintains its stronghold as the pinnacle of luxury in Miami Nestled right by the Atlantic Ocean sits the world renowned W South Beach, a 5-star resort that embodies the essence of Miami’s vibrant culture. After undergoing a $30 million renovation in 2020—which included the redesign of 408 guest
(credit: Weyland Ventures) The newly opened Myriad Hotel, nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, is unveiling the Ultimate Kentucky Derby Experience. For the 2024 Kentucky Derby, which is the 150th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, guests can book the hotel’s $35,000 Ultimate Kentucky Derby Experience for an unparalleled opportunity. Guests who are
Sani Resort The picturesque Kassandra peninsula of Halkidiki in mainland Greece is one of Europe’s most popular beach holiday destinations: with its pristine, white sandy beaches lapped by turquoise waves, coupled with stunning views of the crystal-clear Aegean Sea and majestic Mount Olympus, it is a veritable slice of paradise in the Mediterranean. Sani Beach
Photo courtesy of Grand House Sitting in a cozy reading room at Grand House in the eastern corner of the Portuguese Algarve surrounded by artifacts from the Belle-Époque era, I felt I’d accidentally stepped through a time portal. For this 26-room boutique hotel in the former fishing village of Vila Real de Santo António reflects the
Image courtesy of Virgin Hotels New York City Located on the northwest corner of 29th Street and Broadway, In the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant NoMad district, the newly opened Virgin Hotels New York City has emerged as New York City’s newest destination for affordable luxury. With its prime location, contemporary interiors, chic bars, decadent restaurants,
Sofitel For those in search of winter sun, seclusion, and luxury without a long-haul flight and the attendant, dreaded jet lag, Dubai is the perfect destination. Just seven hours away from the UK and with virtually guaranteed sunshine and balmy temperatures, it offers the perfect antidote to the long drawn-out British winter. With the recent
The Alderbrook Resort pier Ever since long ago enjoying movies such as The Parent Trap (both versions) and Dirty Dancing, I’ve yearned for the type of summer camp experience portrayed in these films. The lawn games, lake swimming, hiking, and canoe races featured on the big screen were activities that eluded my otherwise perfectly happy youth. Well into
The Landings Resort and Spa Traveling with kids – especially a baby – can feel more like a chore than a vacation, but not at The Landings Resort and Spa on the beautiful and lush Caribbean island of St. Lucia. From the minute you land, you realize just how much this island reveres families with
Mar. 28th, 2024 Sitting on the border of Switzerland and the Haute-Savoie, the tony French spa resort town Evian-les-Bains is renowned for its healing waters that lure health-conscious visitors from around the world. Founded in 1789, it became a noted spa town in 1824 when European aristocrats and dignitaries flocked here to recharge their batteries. Opened in
Almost 10 years ago, the modern reboot of Godzilla became a hit so massive, I don’t think anyone could have predicted it. Throughout the decade that ensued after Gareth Edwards’ efforts, Warner Bros.’ MonsterVerse franchise has steadily grown into another cinematic universe that could rival that of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars. At
The legacy of Stephen King is about to hit a major milestone. On April 5 of this year, Constant Readers around the world will be celebrating, as that will mark the 50th anniversary of Carrie – the first novel that King got published and the work that launched his phenomenal career. That date is still
Florence Pugh was part of Oppenheimer’s stacked cast playing the famed theoretical physicist’s love interest Jean Tatlock. Her role may have been small in this year’s Academy Award-winning film, but all the more memorable. As the bond between the cast of the Christopher Nolan film continues through an “Oppenhomies” group chat, Pugh apparently isn’t in
A few months ago Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7, and after that, the film saw heaps of changes as her fellow co-star Jenna Ortega left and the director Christopher Landon stepped down. Now, the horror franchise is moving in a new direction and so is the Sam actress. However, while promoting her film
Early last summer, it was announced that a brand new Stephen King adaptation was in the works – specifically a movie based on the super creepy short story “The Monkey.” It was announced that writer/director Osgood Perkins would helm the film, James Wan would produce, and that Theo James would star. We haven’t seen any
I know that when I think of Ryan Reynolds’ best movies, the first projects that come to mind are action and comedy flicks. However, the guy has serious range, and he’s starred in some pretty amazing rom-coms with some incredible stars throughout his career, too. So, from working with Sandra Bullock on The Proposal to
It’s clear as day that Ghostbusters’ Paul Rudd hasn’t aged since the Wet Hot American Summer movie. But one of the many benefits of having the original Ghostbusters return for Frozen Empire is seeing how great they look today. Rudd may still be getting ageless comments but I can’t stop thinking about how great his
John Hughes owned the 1980s when it came to teen comedies and his influence is still felt in modern comedy. Not only did he direct some of the most beloved movies of the era, like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but he also wrote many more.
From Superman in the DCEU to Geralt in The Witcher, Henry Cavill has spent a large chunk of his time on screen playing dreamy heroes. He’s become known for exuding good guy energy so much on screen that many fans have questioned if he’s the same way in real life. The good news is yes,
Major spoilers below for anyone who hasn’t yet watched Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, so be warned! Though the film franchise laid largely dormant and cobweb-covered for decades, the Ghostbusters universe is once again a thriving source of supernatural shenanigans and comedic teamwork. Gil Kenan’s New York City-set sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire won the box office during
Reformation is likely already your one-stop shop for everything from wedding guest dresses to celeb-approved knitwear. But now, the fan-favorite label is truly checking off every sartorial box with its first foray into swimwear since 2019. Just in time for summer, Reformation dropped a new 19-piece collection of separates and one-pieces designed to fit seamlessly
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. In the hands of Dries van Noten, a color combination that might feel “wrong” elsewhere became unaccountably, delightfully right: blood orange and toothpaste green, lavender and canary yellow, mahogany and lime. The Belgian designer, who announced today that he will be
Courtesy of Argent In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to Sali Christeson, founder and CEO of Argent, the workwear brand beloved by women across industries, from comedian Amy Poehler to public servant
If your current earbuds run out of juice too quickly or you’re ready for an upgrade, we have great news: the Apple AirPods Pro is under $200 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale (March 20-25). Now that the official event is underway, score the second-generation Apple AirPods Pro for $60 off, making it easier to
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