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PR needs a renewed focus on ethics, diversity and impact
As Chair or Vice Chair of the PRCA Council, I will propose ethics, diversity and standards are the focus of the Council's work.
Meet the charities showing governance is good
July 12, 2019
Campaigners and trustees are fighting back from recent scandals involving the governance of high profile charities.
One in ten firms engage in Pridewash
July 1, 2019
Over 10% of companies delivering a Pride-themed campaign scored less than 80% for their steps to improve LGBT+ rights.
Posted in: advertising, Campaigns, communications, homophobia, Issues, media, politics, public relations, social media
Watchout for Pridewash season
June 24, 2019
Like polluting brands that "greenwash" their reputation by embarking on meaningless environmental corporate social responsibility, so we are starting to see Pridewash. These brands have a dodgy track record on LGBT rights, but are now celebrating Pride.
We must do more to attract the next generation of campaigners
June 18, 2019
The headlines from the recent PRCA Census may make for grim reading for charity PRs, but the truth behind the sector lies in the detail. On the surface, the fact that only non-departmental public bodies earn less than charity PRs, makes for depressing reading. While charities rightly have to safeguard the use of money donated […]
Volunteer impact celebrated in week long event
June 7, 2019
This week is Volunteers’ Week in the UK, celebrating the 12m people who volunteer with charities every year. And the impact of volunteering can be huge. Nearly 95% of parents suffering with mental health issues saw an improvement thanks to the support of a home-visiting volunteer, research by academics at Cardiff University has shown. Family […]
UK honours grassroots campaigners
May 31, 2019
Ten grassroots campaigners have been honoured at a UK-wide awards ceremony for the impact of their work. Each year, the Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) celebrates the best campaigns and campaigners working in social enterprises, charities and individuals. Winners of this year’s awards include Recovery Space which helps the tens of thousands of people in the […]
Can libraries still have a role in modern society?
May 24, 2019
Dusty libraries filled to the brim with ancient tomes are a thing of the past. In a digital age, today's libraries are adapting to be relevant to modern society.
Posted in: good news, The Rooftop
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October 27, 2019
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