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Engineering trio latest to pick up prestigious MBA scholarships
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (381+ words) The engineers have each been awarded a "50,000 Sainsbury Engineering Management Fellows (SMF) scholarship to study for an MBA at some of the world's top business schools. The scholarships have been awarded by ESBF, the charity promoting business education to engineers…...
New survey exposes widespread lack of number confidence in UK
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (729+ words) Number Nation, the UK's largest ever survey into public attitudes to numbers, suggests widespread nervousness about using figures in everyday life, from managing household budgets to helping children with maths homework. The findings, which also informed "588,000 in grants announced today…...
Innovative charity Derby school project wins national TV recognition
1+ week, 6+ day ago (505+ words) Film crews from the show " whose presenters include Sara Cox " were at the school filming a level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) class being delivered to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue and Derbyshire Constabulary crews by Ian Carpenter, a tutor contracted by the…...
Derbyshire school families support YMCA young people moving into new homes
3+ week, 1+ day ago (504+ words) Children at Sale & Davys CE Primary School in Barrow-upon-Trent " part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust " have come up with an unusual new fundraiser this year, which involves families buying and donating practical goods such as cutlery, cleaning spray, tea towels…...
New Next Steps Hub Supports Young Adults with Additional Needs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) Co-designed with participants and rooted in community life, Next Steps, operated by Teens+, offers a pioneering alternative to traditional day services. The Hub at the Fisherrow Centre is the first of its kind in the Lothians, providing a pathway for…...
Call for More Support for Families Facing Sudden Child Loss
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (583+ words) QUINTET, which is the first of its kind, will also involve the universities of Central Lancashire, Birmingham and Surrey, as well as Forget Me Not Children's ... Call for More Support for Families Facing Sudden Child Loss SHOOTING Star Children's Hospices…...
Financial Ombudsman Service celebrates raising more than £30,000 for baby loss charity
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (472+ words) The independent dispute resolution service, which handles complaints between financial firms and consumers, embarked on a two-year partnership with Sands in 2024 " raising funds to support the charity's vital work saving babies' lives and supporting bereaved families. The fundraising has been…...
Be Free Young Carers celebrate expansion into west Oxfordshire
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (698+ words) Be Free Young Carers is the region's sole charity dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and life opportunities of young carers through recreational, emotional ... Be Free Young Carers is the region's sole charity dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and life opportunities…...
Barry Bannan and Friends Raise £60K for Sheffield Children’s
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) On the night over "60,000 was pledged for The Children's Hospital Charity, and that number is still rising. The event was compered by the legendary Steve Bracknall and included a Q&A with the players, and a few special surprises. Reverend…...
Goalball UK Launches 'Empowering Our People' Strategy for 2025 and Beyond
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (112+ words) Empowering Our People" is built on six core pillars: Mark Winder, CEO of Goalball UK said: "This strategy reflects our commitment to creating a truly inclusive and empowering environment for everyone involved in goalball. By focusing on our people, we…...