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How to build an engaging volunteering programme
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How to build an engaging volunteering programme
by Jane Halstead on July 20, 2022

An evident rise in social consciousness is intensifying the war for talent; transforming workforce expectations and driving an increasingly...

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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...

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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...

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Neighbourly wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category
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Neighbourly wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category
by Jane Halstead on April 21, 2022

We’re proud to announce that Neighbourly has been awarded the 2022 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.

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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...

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Neighbourly launches new Emergency Fund to help communities in crisis
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Neighbourly launches new Emergency Fund to help communities in crisis
by Jane Halstead on March 15, 2022

Millions are facing a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with 12M at risk of becoming internally displaced. Meanwhile the UK is seeing an...

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Neighbourly Christmas film thanks clients and 4,000 strong army of local good causes
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Neighbourly Christmas film thanks clients and 4,000 strong army of local good causes
by Jane Halstead on December 15, 2021

This December Neighbourly has launched a film to celebrate and thank its corporate partners and the thousands of good causes that work...

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Increased demand cited as greatest concern for small charities this winter
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Increased demand cited as greatest concern for small charities this winter
by Jane Halstead on December 14, 2021

A recent survey of over 1,200 small charities and local good causes in Neighbourly’s network has highlighted a rise in demand as the...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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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