New initiative, founded by global media executive Joel Weinshanker, champions creativity as essential for child development Every Child Deserves to Dream, a newly launched initiative by philanthropist and media executive Joel Weinshanker, is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to imagine, create, and thrive. Rooted in the belief that creativity is fundamental to childhood development, the initiative is making an impactful debut with a significant donation 100,000 costumes worth over £1 million to children across the UK. This initiative allows thousands of children to fully participate in World Book Day® on 6th March, fostering excitement and engagement…
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The Smiley Charity Film Awards, often regarded as ‘the Oscars of the charity world’, has unveiled its finalists for the 8th annual event. The highly anticipated awards celebrate the power of film in highlighting charitable causes, with the 2025 edition marking a record-breaking 520 nominations. After an extensive public vote, 271 finalists have been selected, representing a diverse range of causes and organisations. Celebrating the Power of Charity Films This year’s finalists reflect the broad spectrum of charities using film to tell impactful stories. The nominations are categorised based on the turnover of each organisation, ensuring fair representation across the…