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03/10/2024
It is with great sadness that we share that The Rooftop News CIC has now closed.
Over the past six years, The Rooftop News has produced nearly 1,600 news articles, giving a voice to smaller organisations and individuals overcoming challenges while meeting a growing demand for more positive news.
Social enterprise, Campaign Collective, will continue to share news and updates on important campaigns, so watch this space!
Campaign Collective will also take ownership of The Rooftop News's digital content so that previous content is not lost.
Thank you for your support for The Rooftop News.
02/09/2024
£1.8m investment to support 65,000 people facing inequities.
The Growth Impact Fund, a social impact investment fund deployed to help diverse social entrepreneurs across the UK, has today published its latest impact report. People helped by the Fund’s invest…
06/08/2024
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31/07/2024
St John Scotland and the RSPB partner to make Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve the first in the UK to have a solar and wind-powered defibrillator cabinet.
St John Scotland, in partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), have installed a pioneering Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) at the RSPB Baron’s Haugh Nature Reserve in…
29/07/2024
Arts charity Stagetext has secured vital funding from The National Lottery Community Fund which will help to support deaf access to the arts in the South East of England.
Arts charity Stagetext has received a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to help raise awareness of deaf access to arts and culture in the South East of England. The project wil…
25/07/2024
A learning disabled man from Surrey has been taking upcycling to another level with his unique garden planters - old toilets! Lawrence, who attends the Kingston Day Opportunities Resource Centre dismantles, cleans and puts the toilet back together for them to be used as unique planters Hft
A learning disabled man from Surrey has been taking upcycling to another level with his unique garden planters. Lawrence, who attends the Kingston Day Opportunities Resource Centre, a day service f…
23/07/2024
Essex Recovery Festival is the first sober festival created by people in recovery to have a safe, fun and vibrant weekend to enjoy live music, wellbeing sessions, outdoor adventure activities and camping in a completely drug and alcohol-free space Essex Recovery Foundation
While festivals have traditionally been known as a hotspot for drugs, alcohol and substance misuse, Essex Recovery Festival is looking to fill a much-needed gap in this Summer’s festival calendar. …
17/07/2024
The government is being urged to take urgent steps to tackle the housing crisis, with a national long-term plan to transform the housing system.
Record-breaking £11.2m donated to The Salvation Army. Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has announced a record-breaking donation to The Salvation Army.
Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) has announced a record-breaking donation to The Salvation Army. Trevor Caffull, Managing Director of SATCoL, made the announcement at the company’s annua…
10/07/2024
UK Young Engineer And Young Technologists Of The Year Announced. An inspiring student has beaten hundreds to clinch the coveted title of UK Young Engineer of the Year in this year’s Big Bang Competition.
An inspiring student has beaten hundreds to clinch the coveted title of UK Young Engineer of the Year in this year’s Big Bang Competition and a group of teens from Liverpool have been crowned …
08/07/2024
Sepsis Research FEAT has raised a total of £36,909 for the fight against sepsis.
Sepsis Research FEAT, a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness and funding research into sepsis, has announced a remarkable period of fundraising success, driven by a series of community ev…
05/07/2024
New schools programme in Greater Manchester aims to tackle violence and harassment against girls in school. TLC: Talk, Listen, Change
Clay shooting charity event raises £20,000 in the fight against some of the rarest cancers and diseases.
More than £20,000 has been raised for cancer charity Get A-Head Charitable Trust, following a successful clay shooting event. Get A-Head helps support people across England and Wales suffering from…
03/07/2024
Aberdeen Autism Charity Autism & Neurodiversity - North Scotland is celebrating after raising a 'life-changing' £80,000 at annual fundraising dinner. ThinkPR (Scotland) Ltd
An Aberdeen autism and neurodiversity charity has raised £80,000 in aid of ‘life-changing’ care and support to more than 230 individuals and families in the area. Autism & Neurodive…
01/07/2024
Nottingham taxi firm hosts charity event in honour of family-led Foundation DG Cars Rosie May Foundation
Local Nottingham taxi firm DG Cars has hosted an awareness day in aid of a charity which aims to ensure children can grow up within safe community. The charity, the Rosie May Foundation, was starte…
28/06/2024
The top organisations responsible for restoring nature and powering up clean, affordable energy have been recognised in the 2024 Ashden Awards | From bringing solar power and lowering bills to older people in Barnsley, and electric vehicles to the streets of Kampala, innovation has created or supported thousands of green jobs, many for marginalised groups including women and refugees.
The winners of the 2024 Ashden Awards have been announced – seven organisations restoring nature and powering up clean, affordable energy. Their achievements include bringing solar power and lower …
28/06/2024
Grants of up to £75,000 available to village halls in England | Management committees of village halls can apply once again to ACRE Action with Communities in Rural England for larger grants to improve their buildings.
ACRE is pleased to confirm that village hall management committees can apply once again for larger grants to improve their buildings. The fund, which was originally announced to mark the Late Queen…
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A daily dose of positive news
The Rooftop is here to provide a dose of positive news everyday.
Focusing on stories the mainstream media either don’t have time or don’t want to report, we cover issues that matter and campaigns that make a difference.
Our aim is to help charities and campaigners connect with the general public and get their positive stories heard in what is often a negative mainstream media climate.
The Rooftop is funded by social enterprise Campaign Collective. Simon Francis, Founder Member of Campaign Collective, said:
“One of the biggest challenges that we as campaigners face in trying to create a better society is getting our voices heard.
“Let's face it, existing media outlets are either reluctant to cover this kind of news or just don't have the space. This means positive stories don’t get noticed and the public don’t hear about the amazing work of campaigners.
“The Rooftop is here to change that. Unashamedly upbeat, this new and innovate media outlet will celebrate the best of campaigners’ achievements and promote them directly to the public online and via our page and group.”
The Rooftop soft-launched at the Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh on 14 September 2018. Campaigners can submit their ‘news worth shouting about’ (all of which must have an accompanying quality picture) to https://therooftop.news/submit-news/ or [email protected].
