S & L UK Group working with community mark.
What is the CommunityMark ?
CommunityMark is a nationwide award spearheaded by Business in the Community, which acknowledges and encourages the contribution that small and medium-sized businesses make to the areas in which they live and work.
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CommunityMark gives a framework for organisations to maximise their impact on the community and enjoy wide-ranging business benefits. Businesses without an established community programme can also get involved.
Fulfil the criteria (companies employing fewer than 250 people and with an annual turnover of less than ) and your business will be awarded the nationally recognised Kite Mark
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What benefits will it bring ?
Customer recognition - market your firm as an active member of the local community when bidding for business
Increased staff satisfaction - motivation and retention
Support for your training and development needs through involvement with the community
Business planning - increase competitiveness and sustainability by linking community work with business objectives
Positive public relations - improved profile, enhanced recognition, positive media coverage
Recognition through award schemes, including Business in the Community's Awards for Excellence.
CommunityMark Networks - access to like-minded organisations.
We provide - season tickets to the swimming pool to maintain physical fitness.
Why do businesses become involved ?"With the help and support of Business in the Community we have established something that will benefit both our business and the health of our children and grandchildren. It really is a win-win situation." Ann Hardy, Chief Executive of Sports and Leisure UK Ltd.
"Our staff really enjoys taking part in the CommunityMark Scheme and have very strong personal beliefs in what they are doing as well as being passionate about helping others. The great thing about Business in the Community is that everyone feels that passion." Nicky Holmes, Managing Director Zebra Square.
"Prince Charles sent us a very warm letter of support and had so much belief in what we were doing that he urged us to contact the local representatives for BITC. Our whole operation is benefiting from BITC's contacts, which are helping us to promote local consumption and put potential customers and producers together." Nigel Brotherton, Managing Director Moorsfresh Ltd.
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