05/07/2019 - Coffee Grounds Recycling Scheme We are in the process of launching the new coffee grounds recycling scheme. You will have the opportunity to buy a 10kg brown coffee grounds bag from us for £2 and have the grounds collected by our electric ‘Bean Buggy’. The grounds will then be sent to the Bio-bean plant where they’ll be made in brisket logs for wood burners and stoves. Coffee logs can be purchased (at wholesale price) by local businesses to sell in store. Some great..... Collapse

01/03/2019 - Passing the Torch After a year handover, Keith Hoskins MBE is retiring at the end of March following 22 years service: My last editorial and although I’m trying to avoid the sort of Oscars-style tribute speech, there are undoubtedly people to acknowledge and thank for their support over the last 22 years. The founding fathers (and mothers) of Hitchin Initiative who had the vision to set this up in the first place and the many business and community people who have served as Directors..... Collapse

09/02/2018 - ​ On 25th May 2018, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the UK. This will replace the current Data Protection Act and introduce new and different requirements for all sectors and organisations. Fundraisers and charities need to know how this will impact on their work and communications with supporters. Here are some top tips to get you ready and ensure you don’t fall foul of the ICO:- 1)Work out who in your organisation is going to be taking the..... Collapse