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www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

Camila Batmanghelidjh obituary

Camila Batmanghelidjh founded Kids Company in 1996 to help distressed children
The charity received public money and donations from prominent figures [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago
Parenting

Kids Company's Camila Batmanghelidjh 'a force of nature whose legacy will live on'

Camila Batmanghelidjh, the founder of Kids Company and a campaigner for children from deprived backgrounds, has died after a period of illness.
Batmanghelidjh faced a spectacular fall from grace in 2015 when allegations of financial mismanagement and sexual abuse were made against her and Kids Company. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Camila Batmanghelidjh: Tributes paid to Kids Company charity founder following death at 61

Camila Batmanghelidjh, a social justice campaigner and founder of Kids Company, has died at the age of 61.
Her charity, Kids Company, was wound up in 2015 after allegations of abuse and exploitation, but a bid to ban Batmanghelidjh from being a company director was rejected in 2021. [ more ]
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BBC News
4 months ago
London

What is it like to be a Royal Parks volunteer?

The Royal Parks charity is seeking conservation volunteers in London.
Volunteers help maintain the grounds and perform other duties.
Volunteers share their experiences and motivations for caring for the London parks. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 months ago
SF food

Pebble Beach Food and Wine returns after 4-year hiatus, includes $10,000 ticket

The Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival is returning after a four-year hiatus.
The festival features influential and world-famous chefs, including Tyler Florence and Geoffrey Zakarian. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
Arsenal

Arsenal break with tradition to wear all white at home for first time ever

Arsenal will wear a completely white kit at home for the first time in their history as part of the No More Red campaign against knife crime.
The exclusive white kit will not be sold, but a bespoke community t-shirt will be available with profits going to charity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

The Independent's Christmas appeal raises over 155,000 to buy beds for children

The Independent's Christmas appeal to buy 500 beds for children in bed poverty has almost doubled its target, with enough money raised to provide 931 beds.
Donations from readers, Nationwide CEO, and Leeds-based charity Zarach helped reach the goal in just four weeks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Margaret Rich obituary

Margaret Rich was a gifted general psychiatrist who was dedicated to community psychiatry and a psychotherapeutic approach to mental health.
She was also involved in various charitable activities, including volunteering with the Samaritans and supporting homeless people. [ more ]
Londonist
5 months ago
Running

9 Challenge Events In London In 2024 To Sign Up For Right Now

There are several challenge events happening in London in 2024 that people can sign up for right now.
Participants can choose to run, walk, or jog the distance in these events. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

It's about listening and responding': MBE for station assistant who saved 29 people

Train station assistant recognized for stopping people from taking their own lives
Father of Molly Russell honored for setting up foundation after her death [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
London

How south east London firefighters have helped communities in need this Christmas

London Fire Brigade teams in various boroughs have been working with charities and hospitals to bring joy to their local communities during the holiday season.
They have raised funds, collected donations, and organized visits to hospitals to provide presents and support for children in need. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

The shocking statistics on child poverty as The Independent raises 128k

Child poverty in the UK has dramatically increased in the UK in recent years, as more and more families struggle in the wake of austerity cuts, the pandemic and the cost of living crisis.
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