Jane Halstead

Brand & Comms Lead
Jane Halstead
The Rewards of Giving Back: How Volunteering Drives Employee Success
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The Rewards of Giving Back: How Volunteering Drives Employee Success
by Jane Halstead on September 21, 2023

Employee volunteering schemes offer employees the opportunity to volunteer during work hours, and are often designed to fit within an...

Neighbourly research - the relationship between trust in businesses and charitability
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Neighbourly research - the relationship between trust in businesses and charitability
by Jane Halstead on May 15, 2023

As a platform that connects businesses with small charities and community causes, Neighbourly has long understood the value of giving at a...

Neighbourly sets out roadmap to Net-Zero
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Neighbourly sets out roadmap to Net-Zero
by Jane Halstead on September 5, 2022

With just three years left on the clock to curb emissions, Neighbourly has pledged to become net-zero by 2030. As an SME, this means...

A day in the life: Employee volunteering in action
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A day in the life: Employee volunteering in action
by Jane Halstead on August 31, 2022

Here at Neighbourly we live and breathe local communities and good causes. So, naturally, one of our most cherished staff benefits is...

Key takeaways from Neighbourly’s Donation Management webinar
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Key takeaways from Neighbourly’s Donation Management webinar
by Jane Halstead on August 5, 2022

This summer our CEO, Steve Butterworth, hosted a panel discussion with representatives from B&Q, Lidl and Gallagher looking at the ‘power...

What is the local multiplier effect and how can it boost ESG impact?
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What is the local multiplier effect and how can it boost ESG impact?
by Jane Halstead on July 13, 2022

If businesses want their financial donations to charities to have the desired effect for the local communities they seek to support, as...

Neighbourly secures £1.6m in accelerator investment round
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Neighbourly secures £1.6m in accelerator investment round
by Jane Halstead on May 25, 2022

Neighbourly has successfully raised another £1.6 million led by Guinness Ventures. This latest funding round takes the total investment...

Cost of Living crisis and Ukraine invasion leave small charities facing immense pressure
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Cost of Living crisis and Ukraine invasion leave small charities facing immense pressure
by Jane Halstead on March 30, 2022

Local good causes are facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the compounding impacts of an economic crisis in the UK and global...

The corporate giving campaigns supporting local communities this Giving Tuesday
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The corporate giving campaigns supporting local communities this Giving Tuesday
by Jane Halstead on November 30, 2021

Today is Giving Tuesday - an international day where people are encouraged to take something positive from the year and make a difference...

B&Q Foundation donate £1.3M to improve homes and community space across the UK
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B&Q Foundation donate £1.3M to improve homes and community space across the UK
by Jane Halstead on November 22, 2021

This month the B&Q Foundation hit a milestone £1.3M in funds donated to local good causes.

5 ways to access fundraising support post Virgin Money Giving
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5 ways to access fundraising support post Virgin Money Giving
by Jane Halstead on November 17, 2021

Platforms like Virgin Money Giving have offered millions of charitable organisations a simple means to create fundraising campaigns and...

Aldi pledge to donate 1.8M meals to families in need this Christmas
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Aldi pledge to donate 1.8M meals to families in need this Christmas
by Jane Halstead on November 16, 2021

Aldi’s Christmas ad has warmed hearts with the addition of Marcus Radishford and a pledge to donate 1.8M meals to families in need this...

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