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"Record numbers of Foodbanks opening across the UK"
The Trussell Trust, 8 October 2008
People are feeling the pinch nationwide but new foodbanks working to feed the growing number of people in crisis are springing up faster than ever. Six foodbanks are due to open across the UK in the next six weeks bringing the total number of Foodbanks nationwide to 32.
"Prime Minister salutes mentoring and befriending “heroes”"
ePolitix.com, 1 August 2008
Gordon Brown met with volunteers from ten projects recommended by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation (MBF) at a Downing Street Reception where the Prime Minister praised their work.
" 'Ambassadors' and 'Street Angels' receive Tilley Award"
Crime Reductions Partnership News, 21 July 2008
Halifax Town Centre Ambassadors and Halifax Street Angels have been recognised by Government Office for Yorkshire & the Humber for the hard work that they do to reduce crime in Halifax town centre.
"Aquila Way wins prestigious Centre for Social Justice Award"
17 July 2008
Homelessness charity, Aquila Way, has collected major honours in a national social justice award scheme. Based in Gateshead, Aquila was awarded for their “poverty fighting” from the Centre for Social Justice, a think tank originally established by Ian Duncan Smith.
"We're buzzing again with new funding"
Liverpool Echo, 21 June 2008
Big Buzz After School Club, winners of the Faithworks Community Inclusion Award, celebrate an MBE for one of their volunteers, recognition of their work by Gordon Brown and new funding.
