
Yardley Brook is combining affordable housing delivery with local opportunity. The Birmingham development expects to generate more than £3.1m through jobs, apprenticeships, local procurement, volunteering, and community investment.

Technology companies are turning a charity sleepout into sector mobilisation. Boycott Your Bed 2026 has attracted more than 100 companies.

Clear Channel is linking outdoor advertising spend to community outcomes. The new Clear Channel Impact product ties media investment to nonprofit support, storytelling, and measurement.

Tech4Takeoff will redirect donated iPads to students needing digital access. The Digital Poverty Alliance and easyJet say the programme will support young people facing barriers to learning beyond the classroom.

The Fore backs 12 grassroots organisations in its latest cohort. Unrestricted grants and strategic support will go to small charities and social enterprises tackling social and environmental challenges across the UK.

Oritain says prohibited cotton exposure is rising across global supply chains. Its new report suggests supplier tracing alone is no longer enough as regulators tighten enforcement and brands spread sourcing across more manufacturing hubs.

New Helpmore Trust Index highlights transparent grassroots charities across South Africa. The new platform aims to help donors identify smaller charities demonstrating accountability and measurable community impact, while addressing longstanding challenges around visibility and trust in South Africa’s fragmented charitable sector.

Virgin StartUp launches ‘Momentum’ accelerator programme to support dyslexic entrepreneurs. The programme aims to help dyslexic founders scale their businesses through workshops, mentoring, and resources. Dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the UK economy, with many possessing skills ideal for entrepreneurship.
