United Kingdom Non-profit News

The Charity Learning Consortium is holding a webinar at 11am on 21st June to explain how collaboration can help charities save precious resources, whilst still addressing the essential skills of their staff.

Take part in UNA-UK's biggest event of the year - UN Forum 2012 - and engage with movers and shakers in the international arena on the most pressing issues facing the world today.

New research reveals widespread stereotypes are putting young people with epilepsy at risk.

The writer and activist Nawal El Saadawi, who has spoken out for women’s rights throughout her long career has become the patron of women’s news site, Women’s Views on News.

Patrick Fine, Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations at MCC, will provide keynote remarks at the official opening of AIDF 2012.

Pancreatic Cancer Action is delighted to announce former corporate banker, Brian Stevenson has been appointed as the national charity’s new Chairman of Trustees.

JR School in Mauritius has been named the overall winner of the School Enterprise Challenge, a global competition for schools. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2012 competition, which

The Truro & Penwith College Fal River Festival has the renewed support of two local companies.

Award-winning journalist supports Action Duchenne – the only UK charity that campaigns solely for treatments, research and improved standards of care for sufferers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating, life limiting illness

Carrentals.co.uk has chosen the 4 Cancer Group for its upcoming ‘Book & Donate’ campaign. The car hire comparator has selected six days over the next quarter where £1 of every booking made on the site will be donated to the charity.

Inspire Hope – Be A Voice Campaign Aims to Shatter Silence Surrounding Domestic Abuse

The summer edition of I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation returns Wednesday June 6, 6pm at Pearson plc. London offices. The third event in the intimate series that uniquely brings women of colour in Britain together, to share ‘how they became POSSIBLE’.

Absolute, a Chelmsford-based sales and marketing company, heard today how an expanding charity is set to move into bigger premises meaning more people in Chelmsford can receive help.

A dynamic Aberdeen business has been inspired to participate in a fun and exciting event for charity.

Discount Banner Printing, will be helping charities, schools and colleges get their fundraising or information message across with the help of their free printed banner offer

The Charity Learning Consortium is aiming to spread a little happiness, by making all of its eLearning free for Adult Learners’ Week, including Learning at Work Day on 17 May, to all charities and not for profits working in the voluntary sector.

Backed by The Tree of Hope Children's Charity, parents Colin and Lynne Penny launch the everyPENNY fundraising appeal to facilitate life-changing surgery that could enable their cerebral palsy suffering child Jessica to walk on her own.

Shareagift.com helps friends collect money online. it's seen a rising trend in use for personal fund-raising eg £5k+ recently raised for a holiday for terminally ill friend. Now free, it's more attractive than JustGiving for small, personal causes.

TheFilmPortal.net , a networking and business tool for Film Festivals Worldwide, presents an Art Auction by internationally renowned neo-expressionist artist Max Legrand. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the TG Foundation

The Cottage pub in Silver Road, north Norwich, is holding its third annual beer festival from Thursday, April 19 until Monday, April 23.

The St Pier’s Sure Start Children’s Centre is inviting local parents and young children to a Jubilee ‘street party’ at the Young Epilepsy campus in Lingfield on Thursday, 31 May.

The Charity Learning Consortium is holding a webinar at 11am on 21st June to explain how collaboration can help charities save precious resources, whilst still addressing the essential skills of their staff.

With just over 100 days to the London 2012 Paralympic Games, its ready, set, go for some 200 young people participating in the Muscle Help Foundation’s flagship 2012 'Games Inspired Muscle Dreams' programme

Take part in UNA-UK's biggest event of the year - UN Forum 2012 - and engage with movers and shakers in the international arena on the most pressing issues facing the world today.

New research reveals widespread stereotypes are putting young people with epilepsy at risk.

The writer and activist Nawal El Saadawi, who has spoken out for women’s rights throughout her long career has become the patron of women’s news site, Women’s Views on News.

Caterham resident Ian Wallace, 58, has completed the Berlin 25K in Germany in aid of Young Epilepsy - a national charity dedicated to children and young people aged 25 and under living with epilepsy.

New customised centre opens to promote social, environmental and entrepreneurial activities and is hailed a prime example of community job creation.

Dance lovers from across Birmingham are being urged to sign up for the Big Purple Zumba Party on 27 May 2012 in aid of Young Epilepsy - a national charity dedicated to children and young people living with epilepsy.

Npower employees in Solihull will be embarking on a ten kilometre run to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, hoping to reach their fundraising target of £4,000.

Pixie Lott’s appearance at the STV Appeal Racenight at Ayr Racecourse on Friday 22 June looks likely to ensure the charity night is one of the most successful ever at the track.

Patrick Fine, Vice President of the Department of Compact Operations at MCC, will provide keynote remarks at the official opening of AIDF 2012.

A newly formed partnership has turned to KISS Communications’ standalone service, KISS Future to create a brand and marketing launchpad for their new business.

Deaf Action, Scotland’s largest deaf charity, is celebrating a lotto win that is set to benefit deaf people in Aberdeenshire.

The Zemel Choir’s International Jewish Choral Festival is officially linked to the Cultural Olympiad and features performances by the Zamir Choir of Paris, the Coro Hakol from Rome, The Vienna Jewish Choir and Britain’s very own Zemel Choir.

Many local businesses are jumping on the Facebook "like" wagon as a method of gaining free advertising, but are you really reaching your customers?

STAFF from new homes builder Linden Homes have been stepping out for charity, by taking part in the Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK.

HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, has today announced plans to identify a new headquarters in Berkshire following the end of the lease at its current offices.

We were born out of a simple idea, just like all the best sites on the web. Since our launch we have seen visitors from all over the world! Places including Europe, Russia, USA and not forgetting the UK.

Pancreatic Cancer Action is delighted to announce former corporate banker, Brian Stevenson has been appointed as the national charity’s new Chairman of Trustees.

JR School in Mauritius has been named the overall winner of the School Enterprise Challenge, a global competition for schools. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2012 competition, which

With the recent proposal of tax relief caps on charitable donations, Zeus Global UK looks at how hard UK charities will be hit.

As Tiger Range Countries prepare to meet in Delhi, India, the Environmental Investigation Agency calls on them to immediately shut down all tiger farms and breeding centres.

The National Trust, together with English Heritage and the East Northamptonshire Council, has launched a joint legal challenge against approved wind farm plans.

Disabled Motoring UK is gearing up to campaign for a change in legislation that will improve the safety of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs).

River Avon gets source to sea protection to wipe out non native plant species. A new three-county project will stem the spread of non-native invasive plants throughout the Avon and its tributaries to protect the future of their native wildlife.

The Truro & Penwith College Fal River Festival has the renewed support of two local companies.

The Young People are our Future project is now up and running with the launch of the web site on May 1st 2012. This dynamic activity is the ultimate community project designed to educate, inspire and motivate young people with real life skills

ENDERBY estate agents Harrison Murray have been among the many local companies raising funds in memory of Leicester lad Harley Staples, who lost his fight against cancer last year

Award-winning journalist supports Action Duchenne – the only UK charity that campaigns solely for treatments, research and improved standards of care for sufferers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating, life limiting illness

Carrentals.co.uk has chosen the 4 Cancer Group for its upcoming ‘Book & Donate’ campaign. The car hire comparator has selected six days over the next quarter where £1 of every booking made on the site will be donated to the charity.

Inspire Hope – Be A Voice Campaign Aims to Shatter Silence Surrounding Domestic Abuse

Access Legal from Shoosmiths has announced that it will become the national free wills providers for leading end of life care charity Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The summer edition of I’mPOSSIBLE. conversation returns Wednesday June 6, 6pm at Pearson plc. London offices. The third event in the intimate series that uniquely brings women of colour in Britain together, to share ‘how they became POSSIBLE’.

Dinner, dancing and charity auction attracts over 100 guests to The Nucleus

Absolute, a Chelmsford-based sales and marketing company, heard today how an expanding charity is set to move into bigger premises meaning more people in Chelmsford can receive help.

LJR Marketing discovered this week that some universities have voiced concerns over plans to introduce a cap on the amount of money a person may donate to charitable organisations.

A dynamic local business team has been inspired to participate in a fun and exciting event for charity.

A dynamic Aberdeen business has been inspired to participate in a fun and exciting event for charity.

A local business man with a big heart has been inspired to participate in a major local athletic event for charity.

A dynamic local IT expert has been inspired to participate in a fun and exciting event for charity.

Discount Banner Printing, will be helping charities, schools and colleges get their fundraising or information message across with the help of their free printed banner offer

The different types of charity fundraising jobs available, and the skills necessary in this competitive arena, are explained in this Civil Society Jobs guide.

The Charity Learning Consortium is aiming to spread a little happiness, by making all of its eLearning free for Adult Learners’ Week, including Learning at Work Day on 17 May, to all charities and not for profits working in the voluntary sector.

Sphinx Solutions were recently interested to hear about a church community which is offering IT lessons to job seekers with the aim of getting them back to work.

Backed by The Tree of Hope Children's Charity, parents Colin and Lynne Penny launch the everyPENNY fundraising appeal to facilitate life-changing surgery that could enable their cerebral palsy suffering child Jessica to walk on her own.

In recent weeks, netXtra has seen a marked increase in the demand for its digital strategy consultancy services from a number of membership and not-for-profit organisations. The latest in a long line is freelancers’ membership group PCG.

Shareagift.com helps friends collect money online. it's seen a rising trend in use for personal fund-raising eg £5k+ recently raised for a holiday for terminally ill friend. Now free, it's more attractive than JustGiving for small, personal causes.

TheFilmPortal.net , a networking and business tool for Film Festivals Worldwide, presents an Art Auction by internationally renowned neo-expressionist artist Max Legrand. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the TG Foundation

The Cottage pub in Silver Road, north Norwich, is holding its third annual beer festival from Thursday, April 19 until Monday, April 23.