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Crustacean Industry Welfare Hub

The Crustacean Industry Welfare Hub (CIWH) is an initiative launched by nonprofit Crustacean Compassion to help seafood companies improve welfare standards for decapod crustaceans in their supply chain. It was founded in 2022 after crustaceans were recognised as sentient in …

by Sunny Simmons 28 Apr 2023
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Autism Plus

Autism Plus is a national charity that provides life-changing support for people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. Founded in 1986 and based in Sheffield, the charity’s focus is to empower neurodivergent individuals to live happier, more independent lives …

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York Carers Centre

York Carers Centre is the sole specialist charity supporting unpaid carers in the City of York. The organisation provides comprehensive services for people who are juggling caring for family, friends, or neighbours alongside their professional and personal lives. The challenge …

by Sunny Simmons 24 Apr 2023
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Natural Voice Network

The Natural Voice Network is a community who share a common ethos around singing and group voice work. Founded over 25 years ago, NVN grew from the work of Frankie Armstrong, a prolific voice and speech trainer. The Natural Voice Network aims to support …

by Sunny Simmons 9 Jan 2023
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North Yorkshire East Federation of Women’s Institutes

The brief When NYEFWI came to Castlegate IT, they did not have an established web presence. The process for booking their popular events was entirely paper-based which was limiting their reach and influence. They wanted a site which would showcase the range of events on offer and take the booking …

by Sunny Simmons 2 Feb 2022
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Carers’ Resource

Carers’ Resource is an award-winning charity that exists to support unpaid carers across Yorkshire. They provide information and advice to carers, vulnerable people, and professionals who work with carers. By working in partnership with service providers, they make practical and …

by Sunny Simmons 15 Jan 2022
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The Traveller Movement

Safe Space for Women is a brand new concept for women from Romany Gypsy, Irish Traveller, and Roma (GRT) communities, who are survivors of domestic abuse. It was devised by the Traveller Movement, an advocacy group that has been tackling …

by Sunny Simmons 13 Jan 2022
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TOLFA

Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA) is an animal rescue charity in Rajasthan, India. Since opening in 2005, TOLFA has won numerous awards and now have the facilities and staff to care for up to 600 animals at once. The …

by Sunny Simmons 11 Jan 2022
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The Cemetery Research Group

The Cemetery Research Group is a community of scholars which aims to expand understanding of funeral culture around the world. The group takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring how emotional, religious and social practices around mortal remains are shaped by …

by Sunny Simmons 10 Jan 2022
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Open Doors Education & Training

Open Doors Education & Training (ODET) is a community interest company which aims to provide young people with digital one-to-one education. Born out of anti-discrimination advocacy group The Traveller Movement, ODET was established during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 to …

by Sunny Simmons 19 Nov 2021