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Mind & Body
inspirationBY Renée Mann ·
02·27·19
How does sugar impact your stress levels? Research studies have shown a diet full of fruit and vegetables can result in higher wellbeing. Why is it we crave sugar when stressed?
Work & SkillsinspirationBY Dene Stuart ·
02·27·19
History has shown that there is no one right way to lead and that for every swashbuckling, charismatic hero there has been a quiet unassuming modest person of indomitable spirit who has achieved amazing things. Because leadership, like many things in life, is neither a good or bad thing of its own right. It is […]
Social EnterpriseinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·26·19
Are you starting a social enterprise or project? Or managing the next stages of growth, spinning plates with loads to organise? It can be pretty overwhelming. Having the right productivity tools and software in place can make all the difference in the quality of your work, your organization level and communication with your stakeholders and […]
Poverty
projectsBY Nigel Linacre ·
02·24·19
What happens when a leadership company take a couple of engineers to Kenya? That combination of vision and practical know how can make magic happen and that's exactly what happened back in 2011 and WellBoring was, well, born.
Plastic Pollutioninspiration02·14·19
Plastic straws are almost always used only once before being disposed of. Further, they really are non-essential (we can drink soda without right?). Plastic straws are single-use, lightweight, and made from Polypropylene, a material which isn’t easily recycled and degrades slowly. As a result, the negative environmental impact of plastic straws is disproportionate compared to […]
Plastic Pollutioninspiration02·13·19
This brief history of plastic straws looks their early uses in ancient times through to the modern day. From ancient times used to drink beer from ancient gourds, through to their modern-day popularity, originally helping alleviate health concerns from sharing glasses in Americ's soda fountains. Right up to current times when it seems no takeaway […]
Poverty
newsBY Sam Colyer ·
02·09·19
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, stories, ideas and inspiration from across the world which demonstrate how real action can accomplish positive social impact. In this edition, we're focusing on great initiatives taking place to tackle homelessness
PovertyprojectsBY Jasper Thompson ·
01·25·19
Homelessness and rough sleeping is on the rise everywhere. When Jasper Thompson noticed an increase in rough sleeping in his home town, he decided to do something about it. He wanted to give them a tangible route to turn their lives around. And that starts with housing. And so he started Help Bristol's Homeless.
Food WasteprojectsBY Alex Theodoridis ·
01·24·19
Boroume (“We Can”) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce food waste and to fight malnutrition in Greece by directly linking all kinds of food donors and food donations to local charities.
Social EnterpriseprojectsBY Team Who Gives A Crap ·
01·24·19
"I’m not leaving this toilet until we pre-sell $50,000 of product" So vowed Simon Griffiths, Co-founder of Who Gives A Crap on launching their IndieGoGo campaign. That gets attention. And the story has all the classic hallmarks of never giving up.
Equality & DiversityprojectsBY Mursal Hedayat ·
01·18·19
Chatterbox is building an online language learning service powered by refugee talent. Chatterbox connects the problem of underutilised refugee talent with an opportunity in the demand for their language skills.
Work & Skillsinspiration01·16·19
Is your job about to be eaten by a robot? AI is developing faster than you can say “Blade Runner” and automation is radically remodelling the way we work. Add the rising gig economy to this equation and you may be looking anxiously over your shoulder right now. Why is creativity and critical thinking more […]
Work & Skillsinspiration01·16·19
It’s tough out there and whereas doing good is very rewarding you are also going to need to manage people and relationships to grow and develop your social enterprise. What's involved in people management for change and why is it important?
Sustainable FashionprojectsBY Jordyn de Boer and Tania Potts ·
01·11·19
How do you tackle plastic pollution, material waste and social isolation in one fell swoop? That's a problem that Jordyn de Boer and Tania Potts are helping to solve with Boomerang Bags, fuelled by a burning desire to tackle plastic pollution at its source.
Social Enterpriseinspiration12·30·18
For National Storytelling Week, Writer Katherine Wiseman explores the importance of storytelling, and why storytelling is still essential today.
Social EnterpriseprojectsBY Jeroen van Overbeek ·
12·17·18
“When the human being is your main point of focus, your main value, you feel alive.” This is Jeroen van Overbeek's reason for being and the reason he founded Social Impakt. He realised that he was helping companies make money, but not helping people. He wasn't aligned with his values anymore. He wanted to give new […]
Social EnterpriseinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
12·16·18
Quora is the biggest online platform where you can find user-generated answers to questions about anything. People ask about work, DIY help, relationships, and personal life experiences. And there are usually people ready to give answers. This article lays out why you should pay attention to Quora, and what you need to do to build […]
Sustainable FashionprojectsBY Daniel Barry ·
12·12·18
Dan Barry is the founder of Marc Skid, LLC, a cheeky, eco-friendly underwear brand owner with a passion for giving back. Made with the finest cotton, Organic Pima, and with a recycled water bottle in each waistband, Marc Skid underwear is dedicated to the betterment of the world and its people. The mission of the […]
Climate ChangeprojectsBY Sophie Stevens and Pete Oswald ·
12·07·18
Have you ever wondered, every time you buy a greetings card, what the cost is? Prices vary enormously but the half decent ones are upwards of a £2. But, what's the real cost? Not to your pocket, but to the planet. Unless the card is recycled, or from sustainable sources, who is also paying for […]
Social EnterpriseprojectsBY David and Stephanie Miles ·
12·07·18
Every year, hundreds of children's publishers produce millions of wonderful books for kids. But here's the problem. Most people in the world can't afford them. This is what Bushel and Peck Books are setting out to solve.
Work & SkillsinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
12·02·18
It can be hard work setting out on a journey to create change. Where do you start? How do you go about it? If you’re starting up a social enterprise, charity or change project, or growing one that exists being productive is key. Having a morning ritual for productivity can make all the difference.
Mind & BodyprojectsBY Rena Thomas ·
11·30·18
VeganNation is bringing the one-of-a-kind infrastructure to unite the vegan community globally with an all-encompassing ecosystem. A nation is as strong as its economy and the economy is as strong as the currency which is why VeganNation is powered by its own decentralized currency - the VeganCoin.
Charity & Civil SocietyprojectsBY Alexandra Hoskyn ·
11·30·18
Meet Alexandra Hoskyn. Back in 2017, she noticed exactly the same, decided to do something about it and launched the Chatty Cafe scheme. A simple idea. Alex asked cafes to pop a sign on a table saying “The seats on this table are for anyone happy to chat to other customers”. And that’s all it […]
Social EnterpriseprojectsBY Rodrigo Aranda ·
11·29·18
Sintala Design is creating beautiful products made from 100% solid wood, but here's the catch: all of the wood is only taken from fallen trees, prunings or anything left over from other manufacturing processes. This is a great initiative and will no doubt attract a lot of support.
Charity & Civil SocietyprojectsBY Matt Callanan ·
11·28·18
“I’d like to give back” is something people often say. Giving makes you feel good; it’s very simple. Meet Matt Callanan. When Matt won £20 on a scratch card, he decided to share his good fortune and buy a Big Issue seller some food. And so began the #WeMakeGoodHappen & #Tenner4Good movement.
PovertyprojectsBY Sam Colyer ·
11·18·18
Having wet, cold feet is undeniably miserable. Yet for homeless people, it’s a daily reality, and one that left untreated, can result in a number of nasty health conditions. Ex-serviceman Ian Northcott, also known as the busking bobby (check out the video on youtube!) knew he wanted to do something to help the homeless, and […]