Archive for ‘Society’
What does charity mean to you?
Charity – giving to, being part of, supporting, raising money for… There are so many ways of being involved in charity. The old saying goes “Charity begins at home”, but perhaps it is more exact to say it begins on your doorstep. One look into the outside world will throw up a vast array of [...]
The Centre Is Where The Heart Is
Last week, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres opened their eighth UK centre. As one of three new centres set to open before the end of the year – and with another two in the pipeline – what is it that makes Maggie’s Centres so successful? The answer is clear the minute you walk through the door. [...]
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 [...]
