Rachel Varey, Business Manager at One World Shop in Edinburgh which has just moved to a new site beneath St Johns Church, Princes St
Dreaming of an ethical Christmas
IONA BAIN Ethical shopping is growing at more than three times the rate of general retail spending, and local shopping is fighting back against online. So says the annual report…
Giving power back to the people
Sheffield Antiques Quarter (pictured above in promotional shot) used civic crowdfunding to raise £16,753 to flag up its presence throughout the local area with signs and murals (picture by Amie Parsons)…
Rachel Varey, Business Manager at One World Shop in Edinburgh which has just moved to a new site beneath St Johns Church, Princes St
How will charities spend your Christmas donations?
Iona Bain This Christmas, more than a quarter of Scots will spread some festive joy by giving to charity. But how do they know if their donations will make a…
The Shard in the City
Charity highlights apprenticeship with football twist
Iona Bain YOUNG people can apply for new apprenticeships that combine on-the-job training in the City with a coaching course at a top football club. The pioneering apprenticeship is being run by…
Charity focused on renters’ rights ‘faces closure’ after funding cut
Iona Bain A leading charity that has lobbied the government on behalf of young renters faces closure after a major donor cut its funding. Generation Rent could close in just a month's time…
Can we take care of the world while taking care of our cash?
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a "heritage" blog. That means we haven't updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
Can young people afford to be generous volunteers?
Iona Bain Young people have always been renowned for their idealism and commitment to good causes – who would want it any other way? But research is now showing that…
Traidcraft; how to shop ethically AND get good value for money
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
The loss of civic landmarks & what it says about the UK today
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
My Christmas Manifesto PART TWO: The easiest ways to be ethical and charitable this year
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a "heritage" blog. That means we haven't updated the information here since publication (although we have tidied up the format). A…
