Rethink Mental Illness and the Air Ambulance group of emergency charities are the most trusted major voluntary sector brands, new research shows. The latest edition of Third Sector’s Charity Brand Index, which is based on research conducted with a representative sample of 4,000 people in April and May, found the two brands topped the list
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The Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity has rebranded to make it more relevant and connect with potential donors and supporters more effectively. The charity has updated its logo and introduced blue as its “beacon colour” to provide greater accessibility, recognition and to stand out. Gosh charity’s original logo was designed for its Wishing Well
Two people have been jailed for a combined eight years after stealing more than £300,000 from a children’s charity they set up. Ruksana Khan, 68, and James Donovan, 58, both of Blackpool, Lancashire, defrauded the now defunct Kidz Come First between 2011 and 2016 to fund online gambling addictions. Khan founded Kidz Come First in
The number of UK charitable foundations reporting diversity data has increased but diversity is still the “weakest domain by far” among such organisations, a new report says. The Foundation Practice Report Rating is a yearly report conducted by Giving Evidence, a consultancy that specialises in the production and use of evidence in charitable giving, and
The Charity Commission has closed its regulatory compliance case into the humanitarian aid charity Penny Appeal, months after it issued an official warning about the organisation’s records and financial accounts. It comes after the Fundraising Regulator found that Penny Appeal committed five breaches of the Code of Fundraising across three of its programmes, including misleading
The Jewish Museum London has appointed a multiple award-winning producer as its next chief executive. Sally Angel is an Emmy, Bafta, Royal Television Society and Peabody Award-winning TV and film producer. She is the creative director of Angelica Films and has made films and TV shows for Channel 4, BBC and HBO. Before moving into
The charity that runs the Eden Project has appointed Andy Jasper as its next chief executive. Jasper, who is director of gardens and parklands at the National Trust, returns to the Eden Trust having spent almost 13 years as head of research and evaluation from 2001. He has since held roles including programme director of
A heritage and conservation charity has rebranded and updated its “visually dull and technically antiquated” website for the first time in 20 years. The Victorian Society, which campaigns for the conservation and re-use of historic Victorian and Edwardian buildings, hopes its new website and branding will help it to connect with younger people. “With a
Charities and funders have been urged to share their views on Scotland’s public funding processes for charities before the Scottish Government’s next budget. The Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee launched the consultation yesterday as part of an inquiry aimed at improving the efficiency of the public funding process. The committee is seeking
The financial training charity Money4You has changed its name in a bid to more effectively connect with the communities it serves. The charity has rebranded to The Avocado Foundation because it said it did more than provide money. It said its acquisition of the ‘Avocado’ trademark in financial education strengthened the connection between its name
Charities should tap into the “progressive upswing” north of the border, researchers have said, after research showed that people in Scotland were more open-minded than in the rest of the UK. A survey of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by the research and strategy agency Eden Stanley between May and June, found that Scots were consistently
Charities have been advised not to rush out statements in the face of controversy involving their celebrity ambassadors. Speaking at the Third Sector Conference in central London, Rachel Walker, deputy head of celebrity and VIP at the end-of-life charity Marie Curie, discussed the potential risks that could arise for charities that work with celebrities. Walker
Reform UK has pledged to reform inheritance tax so it could be donated to charity and halve the amount the UK spends on international aid. The party’s “contract with you”, published yesterday, promises that a Reform-led government would abolish inheritance tax for all estates worth less than £2m and charge 20 per cent above the
FitzRoy has promoted its operations director to chief executive, as its long-serving chief prepares to retire. The charity, which supports people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, said Angela Murphy had more than 25 years’ experience in health and social care. Murphy, who will take up the reins on 1 July, has been
Funders should explore a systems-based approach to fund youth mental health charities and their work amid increased demand for services, according to a new report. The Youth Mental Health Crisis report, from the think tank NPC, says philanthropic funding is not keeping pace with the rising demand for youth mental health services. It says that
Charity leaders have cautiously welcomed Labour’s election manifesto but want more detail on how the party’s plans would be put in place. The manifesto sets out Labour’s plans for economic growth and stability and aims to create a period of national renewal. It makes few direct references to charities but the party promises to work
Autism Together has taken over the management of a recently reopened community farm and cafe. The Wirral-based charity has taken over the operation of Bridge Community Farm in the village of Overpool. Bridge Community Farm opened in 2015 as Bridge Wellness Gardens, forming as a charitable incorporated organisation. The farm was leased from the council
The outgoing chief executive of the Charity Commission has been made a dame in the King’s Birthday Honours. Helen Stephenson, who will step down at the end of July after seven years in the role, said the honour was a “recognition of the essential role charities have in our society and the fantastic team who
Two digital support charities are merging in a bid to better support digitally isolated people and create a stronger impact. Citizens Online is being merged into AbilityNet on 1 July. Citizens Online has operated since 2000 to help organisations ensure their digital programmes are fully inclusive. AbilityNet, which was formed in 1985, focuses on helping
There comes a time before every summer when you have to make a hard decision—specifically, what kind of sandal person you want to be. Are you a slides gal, invested in the retro platform revival, or sticking to flip-flops? Whatever the case may be, don’t be surprised if Amazon decides for you, thanks to the
At this year’s Couture Jewelry Show in Las Vegas, the designs were teeming with originality and innovation. There were fresh takes on classics (think: semiprecious hard stones like lapis), and tried-and-true materials took on new life (chains, beads, and more). Of the hundreds of thousands of pieces on display during the four-day-long event, here are
The weather in Scotland is often filled with clouds and rain. However, today’s Dior cruise show was one of those unicorn days where the sun shone bright. When the guests, including Jennifer Lawrence and Lily Collins, arrived at Drummond Castle in Perthshire, the landscape and endless, immaculately manicured gardens served as the perfect backdrop to
There’s a cool factor inherent to Golden Goose, an unmissable laid-back attitude that runs through all the fashion brand’s pieces. From its artfully distressed sneakers, built to look lived-in and marked by vintage-inspired silhouettes and symbols, to its languid knits and leather jackets with sparkling appliqués, to the label’s new line of handbags: a subversive
Last October, on a mountaintop in Mallorca, my now-husband balanced precariously on a pile of rocks and accomplished the impressive feat of pulling out a ring box without tumbling. As he slipped the gold band on my finger, I couldn’t stop smiling. The moment was perfect—intimate, natural, and totally us. And there wasn’t a diamond
Virginie Viard, who was named artistic director of the house of Chanel following Karl Lagerfeld’s passing in 2019, will be departing her post, according to a report from The Business of Fashion released today. Viard began her first tenure at the house in 1987 and was a longtime protégé of Lagerfeld’s, following him to Chloé
Even after 20 years of Paraiso’s Miami Swim Week, the swimwear remains hotter than ever. And the vibes? Still immaculate. From May 29 to June 2, the annual event showcased swim and resortwear designers, taking over Miami Beach to present their next collections full of fresh designs, colors and silhouettes. Many designers took inspiration from
After unveiling the first chapter of its fall 2024 collection in Paris, Hermès jumped across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City for part two last night—a first-ever for the house, which had never staged a runway show in the U.S. prior. The city served as more than just the location for womenswear artistic director
Chanel and Tribeca brought together a dream dinner party guest list for its 17th annual Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner last night. Hosted at The Odeon in downtown Manhattan, the event celebrated the work of over 10 artists whose original pieces helped the filmmakers in this year’s festival tell their stories. Actresses including Blake Lively (who
There’s nowhere that quite measures up to Venice. Just ask Henry James, Patricia Highsmith, or any of the writers who have set stories there. Today, Max Mara told its own Venetian tale, taking guests to the Floating City for its latest resort outing. Specifically, to Palazzo Ducale, or the Doge’s Palace, now a museum and
Miley Cyrus‘ complicated relationship with her dad Billy Ray was on full display in her recent sit down with David Letterman … as she took subtle shots at the Cyrus patriarch. The singer discussed her family dynamic on the latest episode of Netflix’s ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ — where she noted the good
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