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In today’s world full of challenges, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to contribute to meaningful change. One of the most accessible ways to make a substantial impact is embracing the idea that small change can indeed create a big difference for charities. Charities are struggling at a time when people […]

In a world where commerce and profit often take centre stage, Giving Tuesday is a refreshing reminder of the power of generosity and community. Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday encourages people and organisations to come together and give back to their communities. For businesses, this day provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact […]

September is World Alzheimer’s Month.  The campaign ‘Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s,’ continues from the 2021 campaign, which focused on diagnosis and the warning signs of dementia. In 2022, the campaign will have a special focus on post-diagnostic support. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting about 6 percent of people 65 and […]

What is World Humanitarian Day? On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). […]

Running from the 24th of July to the 8th of August, to take advantage of the tides, National Marine Week is a chance to celebrate the wonderful wildlife found in the seas around the UK, and our relationship with this incredible habitat that surrounds us. Wildlife Trusts around the UK will be holding sea-themed events, […]

The past 12 months of living in a pandemic have certainly made us all more aware of our health, and rightly so. Many people are now aware that a cough could be covid, but it could also be lung cancer. As well as a cough, there are a few other vital lung cancer symptoms that […]

Barnardo’s is releasing some tips for parents about how to help their children cope with the death of a family member during the Covid-19 pandemic. Before Covid-19, official stats showed one in 29 five-16 year olds had been bereaved of a parent or sibling – that’s at least one child in every average class. With […]

The RSPCA are urging us to be more vigilent when purchasing pups. Unsurprisingly, lockdown has increased the demand for puppies with people willing to pay double the usual rate. This has led to unscrupulous breeders and sellers of smuggled puppies seizing the opportunity to take advantage of an unsuspecting public. Sadly, many of these dogs will […]

We need to keep ovarian cancer in the spotlight this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and beyond reports Ovarian Cancer Action. Did you know that over 24% of women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are in their 70s? Sadly, they are not receiving the standard of care that they deserve. And women don’t just deserve […]

The Great Daffodil Appeal means even more to Marie Curie in 2021 than previous years. Marie Curie Nurses have been on the front line of the pandemic providing vital care for dying people and their loved ones. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have unexpectedly been affected by the loss of someone […]

We’re proud to say over 10,000 #StJohnPeople are on the frontline of the NHS England COVID-19 vaccination programme, with thousands more waiting in the wings. As millions of the most vulnerable people are vaccinated against COVID-19, our vaccination volunteers are playing their part in our biggest ever mobilisation. Watch the video here We’re using our longstanding expertise in empowering […]

Time is running out to take advantage of the matched donation support from the UK government. Matched funding to Practical Action ends on 9th March. For 3 months, running from December 8th 2020 – March 8th 2021, Practical Action will have public donations to our Turn the Tables on Climate Change project in Nepal matched […]

Every seven seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help. ​They’re there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope and needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. ​Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they’re taking action to prevent the crisis. ​ ​Samaritans gives people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. They encourage, promote, and celebrate those moments of connection between people […]

Action for Children key workers warn families at rock bottom, fearing worse to come in childhood crisis Survey of charity’s frontline staff finds parents and children at breaking point – some suicidal – as families struggle to put food on the table, heat homes, afford bills – with some isolated new mums saying they wish […]

Now, more than ever, employers are aware that a successful company relies on happy staff and benefits can be a great way to increase morale and make staff feel valued. But they do not always come cheap and SME’s are, overall, feeling the pinch during these turbulent times. But ……there is a staff benefit which […]

World Cancer Day every 4 February is dedicated to raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action. Let’s reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equal for all – no matter who you are or where you live. […]

The new campaign launches to support the nation’s mental health, as half of adults say they are more worried during this current lockdown than in March 2020. A new survey, commissioned by Public Health England (PHE) at the start of the current government restrictions, reveals the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on adults’ mental wellbeing […]

Scottish children’s charity, Aberlour has published a new report which warns thousands more families are at risk of falling into poverty due to the economic impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. Aberlour issued the warning after the true extent of increased demand on its Urgent Assistance Fund was revealed in the new report, which was […]

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. They help around 200,000 cats and kittens every year through their national network of around 230 volunteer-run branches and 37 centres. On Tuesday 27th October they are celebrating the 10th anniversary of #BlackCatDay When the campaign was launched, statistics revealed that black and black-and-white cats took, […]

Adoptober – do it for the animals Dog rehoming has seen a huge change RSPCA are focussing on dogs in our second week of Adoptober. Coronavirus has seen a big increase in people looking for puppies, with online searches tripling. It’s great that many people are looking to rehome animals in our care, but during this time there’s also been a rise in […]

World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September is part of World Alzheimer‘s Month. In 2020 we’re talking about dementia and urging everyone to join in the conversation by becoming #DementiaFriends or by showing support with a Payroll Giving donation. This World Alzheimer’s Month, we are highlighting the importance of talking about dementia. We want to raise awareness of how it impacts the […]

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM), a time for us to shine a spotlight on ovarian cancer – the UK’s most deadly gynaecological disease. A disease that’s often overlooked, misunderstood or misdiagnosed. This September, Ovarian Cancer Action will be dispelling the myths, highlighting the facts, and asking you to help us reach the 90% […]

Here at StC, we believe in showing our support for our fantastic charity partners not just by delivering creative and engaging Payroll Giving promotions to our employer partners but in our actions. Whether that is as individuals or as a team we regularly participate in fundraising events. This time it was Action for Children’s turn, […]

The RSPCA’s key workers have responded to 100,000 incidents* during lockdown. The animal welfare charity’s frontline officers, animal carers and vets have continued to rescue, treat and care for animals in need since the country went into lockdown on 23 March. During lockdown (24 March – 5 August), the RSPCA has answered 442,344 calls and dealt with […]

Bowel Cancer UK launched their new Never Too Young report which describes the results of a survey of almost 1,300 younger bowel cancer patients and their loved ones conducted before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings of the report show that the improvements achieved to date are still not enough: younger people with bowel cancer are […]

For the first time, Centrepoint are challenging us to STAY:UP all night to raise money for homeless young people.   Please consider taking on the challenge to support this fantastic cause. This is our chance to come together as a business for those who have been made especially vulnerable by the pandemic.   The challenge is to […]

We are aware that for many organisations coronavirus is creating a lot of uncertainty and this may be having an impact on your business and employees in a number of ways. Mind are here to support you.  Mind have put together some advice and support for you and your team to help manage your wellbeing during this […]

New research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that disabled people have been more severely affected by lockdown and are suffering higher levels of anxiety and loneliness. Lockdown saw families and friends up and down the country unable to meet and communicate face to face. Because of this, United Response launched their Keeping […]