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The National Trust
In 1895, three individuals – Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley, Octavia Hill and Sir Robert Hunter – came together to form the National Trust. It started as an initiative born out of the need to protect the UK's natural heritage and open spaces, and the three wanted to ensure...

The Reward of Playing Chess
Often viewed as a game of intellect, chess has steadily become a favourite pastime activity for both young and old people around the world. For a while, chess carried the perception of being a game exclusively for older adults. However, this has changed over time;...

Useful Advice for Setting Up A Small Business
Deciding to set up a small business is a big decision. Individuals who have thought about opening a business are likely to have started looking for advice. Taking the step can be quite daunting, mainly because there are numerous aspects to consider....

All About the Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK, having been in existence since 1972. The main aim of the charity is to protect the UK's woods, restore ancient woodland, and plant trees for the benefit of people and wildlife. Having a nation rich...

The Isle of Man
The Isle of Man (sometimes referred to as Mann) is an island located between Ireland and Great Britain that has had inhabitants since 6500 BC. The Island's head of state is the Queen, who is represented by a lieutenant governor. The Isle of Man is uniquely different...

How Small Businesses Can Access the UK’s Major Projects
Like many other countries globally, most of the UK Government's policies are delivered through projects. These projects tend to be diverse in their scale, objectives and nature, and often span numerous government departments. It’s vital, therefore, that these projects...

Saving Lives at Sea
The Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) is a charity organisation whose main objective is to save people who get into dangerous situations while in the water. Since its foundation in 1824, the organisation has pioneered lifesaving developments, with its team of...

The Dream of Flying Can Come True
Many individuals dream of being able to fly a plane up into the clouds. It's a dream that not many actualise but is entirely possible thanks to an abundance of aviation schools and institutions ready to teach people how to fly. Thanks to these training institutions,...

Starting a Small Business
Talk to any small business owner or entrepreneur and one thing will quickly become clear: establishing a business takes a lot of work. While having a business idea is a good starting point, the plan doesn’t become a reality without hard work. Some aspiring...

The American Civil Liberties Union
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonpartisan, non-profit organisation that works to provide legal assistance in cases where civil liberties of individuals or organisations are considered to be at risk. Assistance can take various forms, including direct...