by WRA Admin | Jun 1, 2016 | WRA Blog
The White Ribbon Association has supported No Smoking Day for many years. This important annual event, co-ordinated by the British Heart Foundation, has been encouraging smokers to quit since 1984. We have been recognised for our work during No Smoking Day for...
by WRA Admin | May 27, 2016 | Monthly Campaign, WRA Blog
June Campaign – New Psychoactive Substances Awareness As festival season approaches, our June campaign focusses on the impact of new psychoactive substances (NPS). Referred to in the media as ‘legal highs’, NPS continue to be a concern for health...
by WRA Admin | May 23, 2016 | Awareness Assemblies Recent Work, Recent Work, Recent Work in Schools
Over a three-day period, our West Midlands Development Officer Vickki was invited to deliver six assemblies focussing on gambling awareness to students at Cockshut Hill School in Birmingham. The assemblies reached a phenomenal of 1,200 students between the ages...
by WRA Admin | May 23, 2016 | WRA Blog
Back in January this year we were selected to take part in the Asda green token scheme at our local store in Shirley Parkgate. Each month, three charities and deserving organisations are chosen to receive green token nominations by shoppers in their local Asda...
by WRA Admin | May 17, 2016 | Recent Work, Recent Work in Schools, Sessions
Location: James Brindley School (Dovedale Centre), Birmingham Event: Educational Sessions Awareness Topics: Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling and Tobacco Awareness Over a period of four weeks, Vickki and Rachel were invited to deliver educational sessions to students at...
