Emmerdale to air special episode focusing on modern slavery ‘With our farming and rural backdrop we have an ideal setting, but it’s not all fluffy sheep and rolling landscapes,’ says soap’s producer The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Emmerdale to feature standalone episode on modern slavery Producers on the long-running ITV soap have worked with The Salvation Army on the storyline, which features the character Bear Wolf. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025
High street heroes: how the humble charity shop is shifting clothes by getting creative From fashion shows to secondhand socials, charity shops are now hubs of innovation when it comes to fashion waste – and even celebrities are jumping onboard The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
Mahmood’s views on ‘last-minute’ modern slavery claims fail to consider Home Office tactics Government should fix broken legal aid system that causes delays, says head of immigration lawyers’ association The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025
"I've rebuilt my life working as a doctor in the UK after fleeing Venezuela in disguise" Dr Niloha Rangel tells the story of fleeing for her life with her son, and going on to help others Woman & Home · Jul 26, 2025
A Denver shelter was so hot a family broke open a window. Then their daughter fell seven floors out of it The girl’s father told detectives they had been playing and she had run towards the window, not realizing it was open due to the curtain that was in the way The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Cold washes, no soap for those stuck in poverty prison Australians stuck below the poverty line struggle to afford to take their children to school or have hot showers, according to a major charity. AAP · Jun 23, 2025
Surging number of Aussies stuck in 'prison of poverty' New research highlights the desperation of Australia's most vulnerable people, with more than half of those surveyed admitting to skipping meals. AAP · May 20, 2025
Sebastian Farrall obituary Other lives: Founder of Sing It Loud, a choir based in Leamington Spa The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Today Show Host Alex Cullen Stood Down In Wake Of Adrian Portelli Scandal Former Today Show presenter, Alex Cullen, has officially parted ways with Channel Nine following a controversial $50,000 payment from Adrian Portelli. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 24, 2025
How to Help the Victims of LA's Wildfires These organizations and nonprofits are eager for support. Marie Claire · Jan 9, 2025
Where to donate bedding - 5 places that will accept your old bedding and help those in need this winter Don't let your old bedding end up at a landfill Ideal Home · Jan 6, 2025
Christmas dinner on a budget: plan your shop, trim the fat and change expectations With many Australians still worried about the cost of living, experts say bargain shopping – and chipping away at a culture of excess – can help The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2024
Fears for needy as uncertain charities face cash crunch One in three charities are unsure if they will be able to stay afloat, raising concerns about the winding back of community services. AAP · Dec 16, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024 'Everyone's feeling the pinch': Salvos launch annual Toy Drive appeal 'In that moment I was struggling and it helped me so much.'
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024 High court rules Catholic church not liable for child abuse by priest it didn’t directly employ Church wins case reversing 2023 decision of Victorian court that it was vicariously responsible for abuse suffered by five-year-old at hands of assistant priest
AAP · Nov 13, 2024 High Court limits church liability for child abuse The High Court has found a Catholic diocese in regional Victoria is not liable for the sexual abuse of a young boy by a priest over 50 years ago.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 Number of suspected modern slavery victims surges to record high The number of suspected victims of modern slavery referred for help is up 15 per cent year-on-year
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024 Diplomat accused of modern slavery in Australia paid housekeeper 3% of minimum wage Former housekeeper worked ‘seven days a week for three years, and she had two days off in that entire time’, her lawyer says
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024 How charities with thrift shops can get better stuff from their donors instead of junk Telling donors that their neighbors have provided high-quality furniture, clothing and other goods can cut the number of worthless items charities receive in half.
Woman & Home · Aug 8, 2024 Dunelm wants your old bedding, blankets, cushions and towels to tackle textile waste You can now recycle your unwanted home textiles with Dunelm's new online 'Take Back' scheme, completely free of charge
Ideal Home · Aug 3, 2024 Dunelm wants your old bedding – the new online takeback scheme means you can easily recycle home textiles with free shipping The homeware brand partners with The Salvation Army to launch an online takeback scheme for all of your unwanted home textiles
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024 Online fundraising may require different strategies for different devices − new research Most charities aren’t tailoring their online fundraising strategies to the electronic device donors may use when deciding whether to click a “donate” button. That’s what our marketing research team determined when we reviewed the donation pages of every nonprofit on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list.
The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2024 Plenty of blankies and a chess world record attempt Canberrans are making a mark in all kinds of ways.
The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2024 'Hell': Vulnerable tenants left homeless after Salvos housing eviction Residents criticise lack of support after three-month eviction notice.