﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:05:56 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Record-breaking 131 mascots race and raise £23,000 for charities</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/record-breaking-131-mascots-race-and-raise--23-000-for-charities,c9765294</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1878604</guid><description><![CDATA[The 10th annual Mascot Gold Cup took place this weekend at the prestigious Wetherby Racecourse, raising around £23,000 for Sue Ryder and other charities whilst providing a fun family day out.
The event was sponsored by Foresters (http://www.foresters.com), the international financial services organisation, who have been the main sponsor since 2009. Foresters’ member volunteers provided further help and support with fundraising and organising on the day of race.

131 larger than life furry characters took part in the Mascot Gold Cup, the most that have ever participated in this annual event.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:07:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charities could suffer due to new pension freedoms</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/charities-could-suffer-due-to-new-pension-freedoms,c9756878</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1865807</guid><description><![CDATA[New research* from Foresters (http://www.foresters.com), the international financial services organisation, has revealed that the pensions freedoms could impact on how much the 60+ age group donate to charity.
With over-60s giving the most per head of all age groups to charity in 2014 (£150 per person on average), the new pension freedoms could have a significant financial effect on future fundraising campaigns with:

  · some over-60s believing they will have to cut their donations due to the uncertainty of making their fund last throughout their retirement
  · 33% saying the amount they]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:43:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Over 500,000 disadvantaged children helped by Foresters’ support</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/over-500-000-disadvantaged-children-helped-by-foresters--support,c9739417</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1839432</guid><description><![CDATA[Foresters, the international financial services organisation, are proud to announce that their fund raising activities in 2014 have helped over half a million disadvantaged children in the UK.  Not only did they see an increase in the amounts raised for various good causes nationwide, but the help and support given by their member volunteers increased by a staggering 58%!
The company sponsors both local and national fund raising and community projects, which are supported by their member volunteers (their policy holders) across a diverse range of very worthy causes.

One of their major]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New partnership programme helps UK Foresters Members be prepared for emergencies</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/new-partnership-programme-helps-uk-foresters-members-be-prepared-for-emergencies,c9733227</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1830518</guid><description><![CDATA[Foresters (http://www.foresters.com), the international financial services organisation, has partnered with the British Red Cross to offer training and emergency kits to vulnerable families in communities across the UK.
Emergencies and extreme weather, such as floods, can occur across the UK every year and thousands of UK citizens find themselves in need of assistance.

The Foresters Prepared with Care programme will be implemented via Foresters community grants, a Foresters member benefit. Anyone who owns a Foresters product automatically becomes a member and can use community grants up]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cuddly characters invited to sign up for 10th Mascot Gold Cup</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/cuddly-characters-invited-to-sign-up-for-10th-mascot-gold-cup,c9724963</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1817272</guid><description><![CDATA[Mascots of all shapes and sizes are invited to sign up to Wetherby Racecourse’s illustrious Mascot Gold Cup and have a fun family day out as well as raise funds for charity.
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Mascot Gold Cup. It is expected to be the biggest one yet with more than 125 runners and it also being the first flat race meeting in Wetherby Racecourse’s history.

Over the years this fun event has raised in excess of £125,000 for good causes with the lion’s share going to the organisers, national healthcare charity Sue Ryder. Cuddly characters have included hedgehogs, bears,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CSR is not about giving money says new research</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/csr-is-not-about-giving-money-says-new-research,c9714441</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1801659</guid><description><![CDATA[A new study* has revealed that companies do not need to make financial donations to receive the benefits of being a socially responsible business.
Providing support in terms of volunteering and giving time can be just as valuable, suggesting that smaller companies who may not be cash rich can still be socially responsible within their communities – benefitting the neighbourhood and raising awareness of the company.

The research, carried out on behalf of Foresters, the international financial services organisation, wanted to find out just how important corporate social responsibility (CSR)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:10:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1700 Santas smash fund raising record for Oxford hospice</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/1700-santas-smash-fund-raising-record-for-oxford-hospice,c9702179</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1783978</guid><description><![CDATA[The streets of Oxford City were a mass of Santas at the beginning of December with 1700 fund raisers bracing the cold and taking part in the annual Santas on the Run charity event.  The Santas ran, jogged and walked the two mile (3.2km) route in aid of the world’s first children’s hospice, Helen and Douglas House.
The event is expected to raise at least £70,000 – smashing last year’s then record breaking amount of £57,481 and helping the charity with their important work providing care for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions, and support for their families.

The Oxford]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:41:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters gear up for six week campaign helping disadvantaged UK children this Christmas</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-gear-up-for-six-week-campaign-helping-disadvantaged-uk-children-this-christmas,c9671709</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1742383</guid><description><![CDATA[Foresters – the member focused financial services organisation – are proud to announce their support of the Cash For Kids (http://www.cashforkids.uk.com/) (CFK) Mission Christmas appeal for the sixth year running, helping make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and babies across the UK at Christmas.
From 17th November, the six-week campaign will involve a number of activities to help raise cash, toys and baby gift packs for over a quarter of a million UK children.

The activities will include:

  · radio advertisements encouraging members of the public to drop off a new]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters sponsor a Tech Timeout at the Big City Sleep to raise awareness of the plight of street children worldwide</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-sponsor-a-tech-timeout-at-the-big-city-sleep-to-raise-awareness-of-the-plight-of-street-ch,c9672111</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1737894</guid><description><![CDATA[Highlighting the vulnerability of children living on the streets, a fund and awareness-raising event, called the Big City Sleep, took place on the evening of Friday 24 October.
Over 50 people slept on bits of cardboard on the floor of the Old Spitalfields Market, London, for the evening, raising in excess of £15,000 for the organising childrens’ charities Street Child World Cup and Action for Brazil’s Children Trust.

The event challenges volunteer ‘sleepers’ to get through one night in order to gain a perspective of what street children have to endure on a nightly basis.

As part of the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International business wins local community business award</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/international-business-wins-local-community-business-award,c9665846</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1729524</guid><description><![CDATA[Foresters – the financial services and membership organisation - has been recognised for their dedication to helping their local community at the Bromley Business Awards (http://www.prospectsbusinessawards.co.uk/BusinessAwards.aspx) in Kent.
Bromley is the largest Borough in London with a population of 310,000 and over 30,000 businesses.

The Gala-event Awards ceremony - which rewards and celebrates the many dynamic and innovative businesses in Bromley – took place on 16thOctober, raising £830.00 for local charities. Foresters were announced as the Award winner for the Commitment to the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:32:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Chongqing residents need to take a Tech Timeout?</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/do-chongqing-residents-need-to-take-a-tech-timeout-,c9646507</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1700066</guid><description><![CDATA[The World’s first pedestrian mobile phone lane has been created in the Chinese city of Chongqing, designed for people to walk and use their smartphones without colliding into others.
According to The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/chinese-city-chongqing-createsmobile-phone-lane-for-pedestrians-who-walk-and-text-9734526.html) newspaper, the new lane is intended to be an ironic reminder that it is dangerous to become too engrossed with phones while walking. “There are lots of elderly people and children in our street, and walking with your mobile phone may cause]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:57:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters provide much needed financial support to UK students</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-provide-much-needed-financial-support-to-uk-students,c9645783</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1699060</guid><description><![CDATA[One hundred and fifty students will be starting university later this month with a much-needed contribution to the financial costs of their further studies via the Foresters Scholarship Programme.
Member-focused financial services organisation Foresters (http://www.foresters.com) is committed to supporting and enriching the lives of its members, their families and their communities. Their Scholarship Programme gives students renewable scholarships awarding them for their outstanding educational achievements and volunteering projects in their community.

Steve Dilworth, Managing Director]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:19:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New research highlights gadget-to-gadget is more popular than face-to-face</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/new-research-highlights-gadget-to-gadget-is-more-popular-than-face-to-face,c9637416</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1685834</guid><description><![CDATA[· Four in five UK adults prefer to text rather than talk
  · More than a third use their smartphone while having a face-to-face conversation
  · Almost one in ten avoid social interaction altogether in favour of gadgets
With 72% of the population aged 16 to 64 owning a smartphone*, research from Foresters** (the member focused financial services organisation) highlights the anti-social trend for phones and gadgets displacing face-to-face and even voice-to-voice conversations.

Despite its traditional purpose, most people (81%) use their phone more to text, email, play games and use the]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:47:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters celebrate 140th Anniversary by giving back to the local community</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-celebrate-140th-anniversary-by-giving-back-to-the-local-community,c9620141</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1659970</guid><description><![CDATA[· Foresters, the international financial services organisation, is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2014 - they are 140 years old.
  · Local schools benefit from Foresters gift of money for books
Founded in 1874, Foresters is a mutual financial services organisation and shares its financial success with more than one million members in Canada, the US and UK and champions the well-being of families, unique member benefits and inspiring community activities.

Foresters, whose UK head office is situated in Bromley, Kent, decided as part of their 140th anniversary celebrations that they]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make Father’s Day special this year and give Dad your undivided attention</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/make-father-s-day-special-this-year-and-give-dad-your-undivided-attention,c9597903</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1627474</guid><description><![CDATA[With Father’s Day fast approaching, sons and daughters are being urged to steer away from the traditional gifts of socks, ties and DVD’s and so on, and instead give Dad a gift that is truly priceless – their undivided attention!
Member-focused financial services organisation Foresters (http://www.foresters.com) is challenging families to take a break from technology and enjoy spending quality time with Dad, without the distractions of the TV, tablets, and smartphones etc.

This is their latest initiative in their ongoing Tech Timeout (http://www.techtimeout.com) campaign, which was]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:17:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sue Ryder Mascot Gold Cup receives major boost as recruitment commences for 2014 spectacular</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/sue-ryder-mascot-gold-cup-receives-major-boost-as-recruitment-commences-for-2014-spectacular,c9547430</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1551044</guid><description><![CDATA[The annual recruitment of mascots to the world’s largest Mascot Race at Wetherby Races has begun with the announcement of a three year main sponsorship deal with international financial services organisation Foresters (http://www.foresters.com).
Foresters have been main sponsors of the event since 2009 and have recently signed up to be main sponsors for a further three years including the 2014 event on 13th April.

The event which is always a favourite amongst the ‘Family day’ crowd at Wetherby was first run in 2006 since when it has raised over £110,000 for good causes with the Lion’s]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters ask: are we a nation of digital addicts?</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-ask--are-we-a-nation-of-digital-addicts-,c9542444</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1543443</guid><description><![CDATA[Fears that we are a nation of digital addicts1 is being tackled by member-focused financial services organisation Foresters (http://www.foresters.com), with their Tech Timeout initiative which encourages families to pledge to spend at least one hour a day together without technology.
The benefits are families spending more quality time together, as well as helping with their health and well-being.

Research2 shows that there is real concern about addiction to digital devices with almost a fifth of parents (16%) believing their under 16-year-olds are "addicted" to gadgets and more than a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:14:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1700 running Santas raise record-breaking amounts for children’s hospice</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/1700-running-santas-raise-record-breaking-amounts-for-children-s-hospice,c9541242</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1541436</guid><description><![CDATA[Newly released figures show that a record-breaking £57,481 was raised in the Oxford Santas on the Run event in December last year – helping Helen and Douglas House (the world’s first children’s hospice which opened in 1982) with their important work providing care for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions, and support for their families
Santas on the Run - where volunteers dressed as Santa run, walk or jog two miles through Oxford City - is now in its seventh year. In 2013 there were more participants than ever, with Oxford Council allowing an extra 200 Santas to take part]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:03:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters reaffirm commitment to local community</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-reaffirm-commitment-to-local-community,c9534438</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1531648</guid><description><![CDATA[For the third consecutive year Foresters, the international financial services organisation, has been proud to sponsor the employment of a member of road crossing patrol staff at the Parish C of E School.
The Parish C of E School is located on the outskirts of Bromley with much of the school currently housed in a mansion building dating back to 1770. The two-form entry primary school, which has previously occupied other sites, can probably boast being the oldest educational establishment in the Borough, with a history dating back to 1717.  

Pupils, families and staff at the school were]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters supports Wallace &amp; Gromit to establish the charity's first ever internship</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-supports-wallace---gromit-to-establish-the-charity-s-first-ever-internship,c9521380</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1512855</guid><description><![CDATA[Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity and Foresters are celebrating the success of the charity’s first ever internship – an additional £20,000 raised for charity thanks to Foresters’ generous support.
Marie Storey from the charity says, “As a small charity facing increasing demand for support we desperately needed help but could not afford new employees, this is where Foresters stepped in. Together with Foresters we felt that in the current employment market it was essential to invest in graduates with a paid internship, to offer them the opportunity to learn about the charity and gain]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters launches Community Grants programme enabling members to make a difference to their community</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-launches-community-grants-programme-enabling-members-to-make-a-difference-to-their-communi,c9518609</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1508658</guid><description><![CDATA[Foresters - the international financial services organisation- has launched Foresters Community Grants*. This innovative programme enables members to organise and lead a volunteer activity that’s personal to them and to their own community, via a grant of £2,500.
Steve Dilworth, Managing Director, Member Network UK from Foresters, says: “This exciting new programme means our members can request grants for projects that are particularly close to their hearts. We hope this will engage more of our members in the Foresters purpose which is to enhance the well-being of families and communities.”]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:08:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters set for record fundraising helping disadvantaged children this Christmas</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-set-for-record-fundraising-helping-disadvantaged-children-this-christmas,c9504929</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1489240</guid><description><![CDATA[With Christmas fast approaching, Foresters UK – the international financial services organisation – are proud to once again support the Cash For Kids (CFK) Mission Christmas Appeal in a bid to help disadvantaged children from all over the UK have a happier Christmas.
This is the fifth year that Foresters have worked with Bauer Radio’s Cash For Kids Mission Christmas initiative and this year, they plan to make it their biggest success yet. Last year:

  · nearly 1,000 Foresters volunteer members in the UK created 3,949 baby packs;
  · over 250,000 disadvantaged children received toys:
  ·]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is technology killing family life? Foresters urge parents to give their children a digital detox</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/is-technology-killing-family-life--foresters-urge-parents-to-give-their-children-a-digital-detox,c9480353</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1450164</guid><description><![CDATA[The use of technology and the question of whether it is potentially damaging society is something that is currently high on everyone’s agenda, with an explosion in the amount of research looking at the negative implications from its overuse.
With experts and studies saying that children, in particular, are suffering from over exposure of technology – with depression, stunted development skills and a risk of serious health issues – it appears something needs to be done to redress the situation.

One organisation that is encouraging parents to be more pro-active in their own, and their]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 06:27:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Foresters urge Digital Downtime to reconnect with Families</title><link>http://news.cision.com/foresters-uk/r/foresters-urge-digital-downtime-to-reconnect-with-families,c9473549</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1440166</guid><description><![CDATA[Families in the UK are being encouraged to have a daily digital detox – in a bid to reconnect with each other and find fun ways to spend time together.
Brits are being invited to pledge their support for the Tech Timeout™ challenge and take a daily scheduled break from their electronic devices for one hour every day, for a week.

The initiative – supported by Foresters, the international financial services organisation – is aimed at helping families reconnect and spend more quality time together, especially as the UK is the second most prolific social network user in Europe*.

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