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Bamboo Connect launches Hertfordshire fund with Mudlarks

The charity-backed pot will aim to keep money in Hertfordshire for local groups, with employees also able to boost gifts through matched giving and volunteering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Cardiff hosts Soroptimists' conference on women's issues

More than 400 delegates will debate women's safety, health and equality as Soroptimists gather in Cardiff for a two-day conference.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last week

Microsoft

Action for Children sleepout raises £265,000 for charity

Hundreds of technology and business staff slept outdoors in four UK cities as Action for Children's annual fundraiser hit £265,000 for vulnerable families.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Ecommpay launches static QR code payments for tips

A static QR code lets merchants and charities take cashless tips, donations and other variable payments without card hardware or coding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2026

Data Protection

Street Soccer Foundation launches tech recycling scheme

Companies can now offset IT disposal costs while funding support for young people affected by homelessness through a recycling-linked credit scheme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Data Protection

Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector

The move sharpens service for councils, the NHS and schools as the group splits public and private sector operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

Education, Learning & Training

FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme

Teenagers at Stamford Bridge are learning budgeting through a football club simulation as FICO begins its first UK financial education push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Charity stories

Not for profit

SIXGUN to boost Ronald McDonald House Australia SEO

The charity wants to reach more families, donors and volunteers by lifting organic visibility for services people search before they know the brand.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Cybersecurity

Entrust backs cyber helpline to help fraud victims

The partnership will fund more than 3,200 hours of specialist help, aiming to support over 1,000 fraud and cybercrime victims in the US and UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group

The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

'Strong partnership': Canva, OpenAI team up for hackathon

Hundreds of admin hours are draining staff time from lifesaving, research and STEM work at Australian nonprofits.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Health Technologies

WaterAid Australia launches walk for water fundraiser

The charity says 696 million people still lack clean water close to home, with women and girls often bearing the longest and riskiest journeys.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Not for profit

Epson backs OzHarvest CEO CookOff amid rising hunger

More charities are being turned away for food aid as OzHarvest warns demand is rising faster than supply across Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites

The charity expects lower power bills after linking rooftop solar at more than 30 sites to demand across its NSW network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

IT Industry

Rebecca McDonald appointed to head Pearcey Queensland

The volunteer-run charity's Queensland tech awards will stay under an entrepreneur with prior honours as Rebecca McDonald takes over from Paul Gampe.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Samsung

TELUS gala raises CAD $3 million for youth bursaries

The record haul will fund bursaries and grants for young Canadians hit by affordability, mental health and education barriers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

TechnologyOne named Queensland Corporate Philanthropist of the Year

The award highlights a two-decade pattern of donations, software discounts and volunteering that has backed Queensland charities and frontline services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026