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BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, and GuideStar Join Forces to Dispel...

6/17/2013 9:00 AM EST - GuideStar

Chief Executives of Three Leading Nonprofit Information Providers Publish Letter Condemning Administrative Expenses as Measure of Performance
Washington, DC—June 17, 2013—In a historic move, the leaders of the country’s three leading sources of information on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity...

Swanswell calls on more government help for ‘hidden’ carers

6/10/2013 11:57 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell’s calling on the government to do more to help carers of people affected by alcohol and drug misuse.
The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is lending its voice to join thousands of other organisations across the country in support of Carers Week from 10 to 16 June 2013.

Carers...

Pictured are colleagues from Age UK with the Chairman of Lindum.

Businesses Urged to Donate to New Age UK Lincoln Building

6/6/2013 8:28 AM EST - Shooting Star PR

News release

6th June 2013
Age UK Lincoln has so far raised £700,000 to renovate and extend the Park Street Activity Centre in Lincoln, but there are still essential items that are needed to help modernise the premises.

That’s why the charity is now asking local businesses to help out by donating items for the new building.

So far, funding has been raised through the sale of the current Age UK Lincoln head...

Swanswell team to offer alcohol and drug awareness advice at Download festival

6/6/2013 7:03 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell will be attending one of the country’s leading rock festivals in Leicestershire this month to offer advice and support around alcohol and drug misuse.
Team members from the national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, will be handing out harm minimisation advice and information at the Download Festival in Castle Donington from 12 June.

Swanswell...

Jerry Green Opens its Doors in Catton

6/5/2013 9:33 AM EST - Shooting Star PR

News release

5th June 2013
The mistreatment of animals in the UK has risen by over a third this year – but one North Yorkshire charity is doing its best to re-home dogs that have been abandoned or neglected.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Catton near Thirsk will host an open day next month to raise awareness of the work it does in rescuing and rehoming unwanted dogs.

The annual open day on Sunday 23rd June 2013...

Shooting Star PR Expands in Charity Sector

6/5/2013 7:16 AM EST - Shooting Star PR

News release

5th June 2013
Age UK Lincoln has become the latest charity to appoint Shooting Star PR to handle its PR and communications.

The Lincoln-based agency will work with the charity’s marketing and fund-raising team to raise the profile of Age UK Lincoln and support a major fund-raising campaign.

Age UK Lincoln is the fifth new...

Swanswell offers free alcohol training for Barnsley services

6/4/2013 11:48 AM EST - Swanswell

Free training courses are being offered by Swanswell to help services in Barnsley identify people who might be affected by alcohol misuse.
There are around 11,840 people in Barnsley who are drinking at high-risk levels, so the national...

Swanswell to deliver drink-drive rehabilitation scheme in the West Midlands and ...

6/4/2013 5:10 AM EST - Swanswell

Swanswell’s helping people understand the risks of drink-driving after gaining approval to provide a special scheme in the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, has been given permission from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to deliver Drink Drive Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) courses in the region from now...

Willow was found in a state of neglect, as pictured here, before being taken to Jerry Green Rescue Centre. She was suffering from malnourishment,

Brave Lurcher Willow Finds a Happy New Home

6/3/2013 9:08 AM EST - Shooting Star PR

News release

3rd June 2013
A resilient dog has been taken into a loving new home after being found in a neglected state in January.

Willow, a Lurcher, was discovered curled up on the doorstep of a farmer in Whaplode near Spalding, too weak to shelter herself from the rain.

She was quickly taken to Jerry Green Dog Rescue in Algarkirk, Lincolnshire, where she was found to be suffering from malnutrition and...

Archibald Optics: Designed in London, Handmade in Japan

5/31/2013 6:34 AM EST - Archibald Optics

London Based Start Up Presents New Concept in Luxury Eyewear
If you’ve recently gone to purchase glasses from your local opticians, you will undoubtedly have walked away clutching your wallet and licking your wounds.

While confirmation brings little respite to your accounting sensibilities, rest-assured that two young entrepreneurs are fighting to end this optical collusion.

Archibald Optics partners Rohan...

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