Whitley Stimpson restore funds for local charity
Despite the current socially distanced restrictions, accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson raised £1,100 for mental health charity Restore at its recent annual golfing day.
Responsible Business
Businesses have a responsibility to their communities, to be supportive and at the very least not actively cause harm. Here you will find content relating to businesses being a Force for Good, supporting charities and their local communities.
Age Friendly Banbury pop-up on International Day of Older Persons
Age friendly partners are holding an event at Banbury market on Thursday 1st October 9am to 2pm to celebrate International Day of Older Persons.
Charity appeals to public to plug £30k funding gap for local...
In August, Oxfordshire Community Foundation (OCF) invited small charities and community groups to apply for up to £2,000 of grant funding to support grassroots responses to the pandemic. The scale of applications received shows that the immediate crisis is far from over, and that communities urgently need more financial support.
The B Corp Movement – Generating Profit with Purpose with Grant...
Certified B Corps are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are committed to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. This is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using businesses as a force for good.
Sustainable Public Transport Solutions for Business in a New World with...
In these strange times we live in your employees may have worries about using public transport.
The business case for sustainability with Gareth Dinnage, Seacourt
Seacourt are THE UK’s Environmental printing company – MD Gareth Dinnage shares some insight on their journey, milestones achieved, things to be mindful off and most importantly the business case for making sustainability a key touchstone of your business.
Business for the New World Order with Simon Biltcliffe, of Webmart
How will business be run in a post COVID-19, digital-first world, where people are the most important part of your business because you can scale the disparate talent and the competitive advantage of the talent that you own in the new world order that is coming around.
Opportunities for business to be a force for good with Lizzy...
Business done right is a force for good in our society. Now more than ever, social and environmental responsibility are essential parts of doing business, whether here in the UK or elsewhere in the world.
Positive Steps with Frank Nigriello, Chairman of Oxfordshire Business First
I’ve attended a number of webinars with large numbers of people who are talking about a new imperative for the 21st century.
Spending for Good – Your buying power can make a positive...
OSEP CIC is a Social Enterprise, set up to support purposeful businesses, social enterprises, social entrepreneurs and enterprising charities across Oxfordshire and it is delighted to have partnered with Blenheim under the B4 Nexus programme.
Building the New Normal – realising an inclusive economy for Oxford...
Everything we do during and after this crisis must be with a strong focus on building a more equal, inclusive and sustainable economy and community in Oxford, that is more resilient in the face of pandemics, climate change and the many other challenges we face.
Recovery Strategies: New business ecosystems with a healthy bottom line with...
As businesses build their recovery strategies, Jayne will share Earth Trust’s direct experience of social and environmental challenge and change.
Best Practice Guide to Open and Inclusive Recruitment
A step-by-step guide for Oxfordshire employers to unlock potential through diverse recruitment. This guide is designed to support you to adapt your organisation’s recruitment practices in order to access talented and motivated candidates from disadvantaged groups – to help you reach the widest possible pool of talent. These include ex-offenders; young people who are ‘NEET’ […]
Best Practice Guide to Long-Term Charity Partnerships
Whilst many businesses support charities on an occasional basis or via a ‘Charity of the Year’ initiative, some choose to build deeper and more permanent relationships with a particular cause. When done well, this partnering can see a business involved in a charity’s strategic direction, sharing skills, knowledge and networks on an ongoing basis.