Archive for September, 2011
The Role of Charity Ambassadors
Nowadays, using a celebrity face to front a charity is a given, with celebrities chomping at the bit to be a charitable organisation’s ambassador. Yet, with a host of household names at their fingertips, the obvious question is what value do these relationships have and are they a key ingredient to the success of a [...]
“Gizzajob” Job seekers helped by Lottery players
In these tough employment times, looking for work can be a difficult task. If you have been out of the labour force for a long time, finding a job can be even harder. That’s why Northcall started its “Gizzajob” programme, which recently received a big funding boost from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
CAVRA sends “floods” of thanks to our players
In 1998, flooding in Cardiff looked like it might overwhelm emergency services. To this day, flooding remains a serious and sometimes deadly problem for Wales and the Midlands. In response to the 1998 floods, the voluntary search and rescue organisation Cardiff and Vale Rescue Association (CAVRA) was created – and with the help of our players, they now have [...]
