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Actual vs Perceived
(UK) Sometimes I come across a story which has me shaking my head—not in disagreement but more in disbelief that they aren't doing it already… The non-profit School Works, which advises the government on designs for school buildings, says participation is key for practical, sustainable schools. "It's time for…
Filed November 30 2005 | READ IT
Brand Beckham
(World) David Beckham is a global superstar and has a profile and bank balance to match the biggest of Hollywood stars, although, his latest venture has a definite philanthropic flavour. The David Beckham Football Academy has a site in Greenwich, London and also one in Carson. California. The academies…
Filed November 30 2005 | READ IT
Phatgnat Newsletter #30 (30 November 05)
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Filed November 30 2005 | READ IT
The Phatgnat Challenge #18
'The Phatgnat Challenge' has been developed to demonstrate the services of Phatgnat and to illustrate how businesses can create high-profile youth projects which also satisfies public sectors aims and objectives. Brand: Waterstones Potential Partners: Local Secondary Schools, Dfes Project: Deliver a nationwide in-school poetry workshops then host mini-poetry slams…
Filed November 29 2005 | READ IT
The Business Of Business
Today sees the launch of the Guardians 'The Giving List—their fifth annual review of corporate responsibility cash giving and partnerships reviews. The report discusses how more and more businesses are creating partnerships with NGO's and other public sector groups and even though monetary donations topped £948m, an increase of…
Filed November 28 2005 | READ IT
Young Ambassadors
(UK) Pint-sized jazz singer/musician Jamie Cullum has been announced as the new 'youth ambassador' for Samaritans with the aim to raise the profile and funds for the national charity. It's good that younger people in society can do something positive to support such a worthwhile cause. If you're a…
Filed November 26 2005 | READ IT
Great Article
(World) Check out this fantastic article Ethical Capitalism. Ethical Leaders. by By Dov Seidman Really good businesses have three key attributes: integrity, intelligence and energy. Without the first, the other two are of strictly limited benefit. The most respected businesses—those with strong track records of ethical, responsible behavior—typically garner…
Filed November 24 2005 | READ IT
SEEcompanies
(World) Launched yesterday is SEEcompanies, an opportunity for 'people to make up their own minds which companies are as good as their word'. The SEE Questionnaire has been developed with leading NGOs and campaign groups including Which?, The Burma Campaign UK, Investor Research Responsibility Center and Tax Justice Network….
Filed November 24 2005 | READ IT
The Youth Workers Are Blogging… Finally
(UK) Chatting Critically About Youth Matters is a collaborative blog of youth workers focussing on the governments green paper, Youth Matters. Only a couple of posts at the moment so will keep an eye on this one… Anyone know of any other youth worker weblogs? Related Post: UK Government…
Filed November 23 2005 | READ IT
The Myth Of CSR
(World) From those very clever people at Stanford comes this paper: The Myth of CSR The problem with assuming that companies can do well while also doing good is that markets don't really work that way, by Deborah Doane. (.pdf) The unprecedented growth of CSR may lead some to…
Filed November 23 2005 | READ IT
Shoot To Thrill - Part 1
'Shoot To Thrill' is the latest project from Phatgnat which aims to enable young people to write, produce and film their own one minute video whilst participating in educational and personal development workshops. Funded by Somerset County Council and Thales (a neighbouring business situated directly behind the local YMCA…
Filed November 22 2005 | READ IT
20% Off For Phatgnat Readers
(World) Well we've never done this before but we like 'firsts'—we are offering you an exclusive opportunity to get a 20% discount on the LUCITA's report, 'The Colours Of Perception: a report on social responsibility in the media and communications sector in the US'. Here's the blurb: The Colors…
Filed November 17 2005 | READ IT
One Minutes Jr. Winners
The winners have been announced and awarded at TheOneMinutesJr.com festival—which I was invited to but couldn't make :-( —Winner of the Inside-out category: Ionela Costachi (Moldova) with 360 solitude —Winner of the Best of the world category: Andreas ohman (Sweden) with one minute —Winner of the Music category: Filmon…
Filed November 17 2005 | READ IT
3.6 Million Pounds of Plastic
I just noticed this on the cover of Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt: "What would you do with 3.6 Million Pounds of Plastic? Beginning this fall, Dannon will remove its plastic overcaps..because we think there are better uses for all that plastic! Dannon is making a major contribution to…
Filed November 16 2005 | READ IT
WhyCharity
Everybody knows (or should do) about the social collaborative online encyclopaedia Wikipedia which uses the 'global brain' of the internet to create and correct itself… Well, for CSR fans there is now 'charityWiki'—an online portal where anyone can post about the role and operational strategies of businesses, good or…
Filed November 16 2005 | READ IT
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Just a quick post on the new changes. For some time now, I have wanted to move the old Phatgnat weblog (hosted on Typepad) into the corporate site. Having two sites broke the 'branding' and just wasn't professional—with the new design I was able to do this and I really…
Filed November 16 2005 | READ IT
The Phatgnat Challenge #17
'The Phatgnat Challenge' has been developed to demonstrate the services of Phatgnat and to illustrate how businesses can create high-profile youth projects which also satisfies public sectors aims and objectives. Brand: Nike Potential Partners: Humanutopia Project: Create a national school 'Respect' programme targetting and challenging young people in their…
Filed November 15 2005 | READ IT
The Phatgnat Spotlight #1: Diageo
This feature will present individuals who help to raise the profile of their brand through projects and initiatives and help to disseminate examples of good practice. Name: Vanessa Williamson Title: Social Responsibility Manager Company: Diageo Great Britain 1. Describe the philosophy, or values, behind your brand/company. As a global…
Filed November 15 2005 | READ IT
Wasted
(UK) Drink multi-national Diageo has partnered with education theatre company CragRats to develop and roll out an under-18 alcohol awareness production called 'Wasted'. Aimed at 11-13 year olds the initial pilot was delivered in front of 23,000 pupils in 156 schools and focussed on 'personal responsibility, personal safety and making…
Filed November 13 2005 | READ IT
Inspiration
(UK) When was the last time you saw a young person stand up in front of his/her year group in school and explain how they have had enough of the bullying and name calling? When was the last time you saw the young people responsible stand up in the…
Filed November 10 2005 | READ IT
Bigging Up Big In The Game
As I sneak up on the 400th post mark I can reflect on covering a vast array of youth projects but I have to say, this is one of the sexiest so far… (UK) Big in the Game is a touring programme of M.C., D.J. production, break dancing and…
Filed November 7 2005 | READ IT
myspace.com
(World) The emergence of myspace.com over the past few years has been an undeniable statement of how young people are creating content on the web. Even though open to all ages (above 14) the social networking site has mailny been propagated by the under 30 demographic. The news that…
Filed November 7 2005 | READ IT
Shock Tactics
(UK) The British Heart Foundation has launched its latest campaign aimed at diverting young people away from the evils of junk food through the use of 'gory' posters. The Food4Thought campaign also adds its voice to calls for junk food marketing to be stopped and has a grovy website…
Filed November 7 2005 | READ IT
A Challenge
Over at the Gift Hub blog, Phil Cuberta raises some interesting points and questions regarding Phatgnat and also the wider issues pertaining to my operations. I decided to respond here as I think they are pertinent to you, my readers, and is also a good opportunity for myself to…
Filed November 6 2005 | READ IT
Best Buy Donates
(US) Best Buy is into it's fifth year of its 'Toys For Teens' campaign. Partnering with the US Marine Corps the campaigns aim is to gather donations of gifts, between now and December 15, for underprivileged teens ages 12 to 15. The 700 US stores will act as collection…
Filed November 4 2005 | READ IT
WOW
How many times do you come across a blog post (or article) and nod all the way through…? Then at the end slump back into your chair and just silently mouth the words 'WOW'… If you have any interest in youth culture (even if you don't) please, please, please READ…
Filed November 3 2005 | READ IT
Starting Wrong
(US) Brigham Young University have just announced a report illustrating how corporate philanthropy adds to shareholder wealth. No surprises there, but what did make me cringe was the rhetoric and context used to promote the reasons behind such corporate investment… Paul Godfrey, who wrote the report, said: 'Part of…
Filed November 3 2005 | READ IT
GIVE
(US) Polo Jeans Inc. are involved in a very groovy project and tour of the US college campuses encouraging students to 'give their old jeans a new home' whilst purchasing another pair. Of each new sale, 10 percent of the profits are sent to the GIVE campaign and also…
Filed November 3 2005 | READ IT
London Visit
It's been light on posting here due to my recent trip to London for a few days. I was lucky enough to meet and catch up with the following people—each in their own way an inspiration and also generally damn nice people: Stephen Cheliotis—Superbrands Suzanne Van Den Ende—Research Rebels Reinier…
Filed November 3 2005 | READ IT
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Filed November 3 2005 | READ IT
The Phatgnat Fortnightly Challenge #16
'The Phatgnat Fortnightly Challenge' has been developed to demonstrate the services of Phatgnat and to illustrate how brands and companies can create high-profile youth projects which also satisfies public sectors aims and objectives. Brand: Leading Group Of Multinationals involved with BITC Potential Partners: BITC & Princes Trust Project: Create a…
Filed November 2 2005 | READ IT
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