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5 reasons why Madlug doesn’t do Black Friday sales
This year, Black Friday lands on Friday 25th November. Cyber Monday is three days later. But we won’t be having a sale on either day – not this year or next. Here are just five reasons why we’re confident in our decision to buck the trend.
How does Madlug plan to deal with the increased cost of living?
Until now, we’ve managed to avoid increasing our prices by absorbing the rising costs of everything from staffing to production. Unfortunately, this approach has become unsustainable and we will be increasing the prices of some of our products in the coming months.
Which school bag is best for you?
In need of a new school bag but don't know where to start? We’ve broken down each of bag in the Madlug range by spec – all of which have the added bonus of helping children in care move with dignity. Because no child should carry their life in a bin bag.
Madlug featured in the first global social enterprise census
With approximately 11million social enterprises across the world, we are delighted to have been featured in the first global social enterprise census.
Anne and Hannah's story
Mother and daughter, Anne and Hannah are fortunate to have a friendship that's grown stronger over the years. Here, they share their experience of fostering.
Foster Care Fortnight
Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight, The Fostering Network's annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives. To celebrate this fantastic campaign and show our support, we are delighted to share this video of positive stories and messages from our foster care community.
Madlug: Your Voice - Luke Rodgers
For the fourth instalment of Madlug Your Voice, we spoke to lived experience leader and director of strategy for The Care Leaders, Luke Rodgers BEM.
Madlug's commitment to sustainability
As a certified B Corp, we are committed to making an impact – not only on the experiences of children and young people moving through the care system – but also on our environment.
Madlug: Your Voice - Andy and Matt Smith
As care leavers themselves, Andy and Matt Smith intimately understand the challenges faced by young people navigating life's uncertainties. Together, they forged Smash Life, an organisation offering inspiring talks, mentoring, group work, and training to young people across the UK. Their mission is not just about resilience; it's about turning hardships into stepping stones for others to follow.
Care Day 2022
It's Care Day – and today only, for every Gift a Bag subscription bought, we will double the impact for the first month.
That means if you subscribe to one bag per month, for your first month, we will gift two bags.
Because every amazing child and young person deserves value, worth, and the right to travel with dignity.
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