10 May 2011 'An email arrives at C&S making us wonder whether we should be nicer to stars. "Celebrity could itself be considered a mental illness," says mental health campaigner Robert Ashton. "Delusions of grandeur and a paranoia that prompts people to wear sunglasses at night." But what's the cure, doc?' [Caught & Social, Independent]
10 February 2011 Recently the EDP published Robert's comments on the Big Society Bank initiative where he claims, "With 1pc of the UK population we can see that £2m from the Big Society Bank, matched by £1m of local investment, could make a £3m loan fund available to support Norfolk organisations." The article came after David Cameron's deal with banks that could lead to Norfolk's voluntary organisations receiving £3 million a year to offer support after funding cuts.
To find out more you can read the full article in two parts; Part one Part two
10 January 2011 After 'How to be a Social Entrepreneur' appearing in Saturday's issue of The Guardian, we were pleased to see Robert making an appearance in the Mail on Sunday being quoted in the article "Recruitment agencies? We did better putting up a sign". You can download the article here.
10 January 2011 Claudia Cahalane recommends Robert's "How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money and Change the World" for Guardian readers and lists it as one of the top five books about entrepreneurship. You can read the full article 'Social entrepreneurs:doing good business' here.
25 November 2010 Robert's latest book, "How to be a Social Entrepreneur: Make Money & Change the World", has been written an "amazingly positive review - touching even" according to the man himself. www.thebookbag.co.uk has hailed the new business book as "a timely addition" just as the Government plan to make big spending cuts.
"Armed with your initial 'social' idea, Ashton shares his knowledge and experience. For example, he points the reader to sources of potential funding or grant(s), making sure you enlist the help of like-minded people for your venture and crucially - how to step back and measure how you're managing your project in the initial stages. He also enters more detailed territory and explains, for instance, the difference between a social entrepreneur and a social enterprise." You can read the full review, and submit your own comments, here. 22 November 2010 The Observer's Lucy Siegle looks at how to be a social entrepreneur and be green at the same time and references Robert's 'How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money & Change the World' - take a read here.
03 August 2010 Robert joins speechwriter Brian Jenner as co-organiser of the UK's first ever Business Book Festival. You can read the full press release here on www.booktrade.info. Please note that ticket prices are still at £35 for the day and can be bought from Robert's store.
03 July 2010 Robert's recently published article on Business Zone shares his opinion
on the news that Business Link will be scrapped and he's made some
suggestions of his own... Do you agree with him? Read more here.
07 June 2010 As well as a mention in the Norwich Evening News, Stuff Stigma's nomination for Best Health Project also received coverage in the Eastern Daily Press. You can see the article online here.
We also had a quick look back at some of Robert's interesting moments and here are a couple we'd like to re-share with you- Ian McKendrick, broadcaster on The Business Hub, interviews Robert after delivering his "Sex in Success" speech for the first time at an Inspired Event in Cambridge. Have a listen:
You can read the press release for Robert's new speech here.
Also, did you know that Robert was the very first member of ACT, the network for enterprise support professionals that was set up by NFEA? Robert recieved the number 001 membership certificate and you can read more about their work together here.
04 June 2010 Stuff Stigma, founded by Robert, has been nominated for an award in the National Lottery Awards 2010 in the Best Health Project category.
Here you can read the official Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Foundation Trust press release or read about it on the Norwich Evening News online here.
You can find out more about Stuff Stigma on their website and make sure you cast your vote today!
03 June 2010 As you've read, Robert has been revealed as The People's new online blogger and voice on mental health to increase understanding nationally. To read the full release click here