Giving Something Back

Education & Training

Nottingham College

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With initiatives like the Culture Away Day, Nottingham College enhances team spirit by bringing colleagues together to engage in activities that strengthen connections and foster a sense of belonging among staff.

Employees benefit from a Suggestion Scheme with financial rewards, Christmas bonuses, and Love to Shop Vouchers, demonstrating that Nottingham College is committed to fair remuneration and appreciation of staff contributions.

Nottingham College excels in social responsibility, evidenced by its award-winning volunteering efforts and community projects like the Wishmas Tree Gift campaign and Twilight Kitchen, reinforcing the college’s commitment to societal impact beyond profit motives.

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Education & Training

South Hampshire College Group

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Fareham College is embedded in the local community, supporting the area's economic growth and up-skilling its people. It also works with local charities. This has included inviting a local mental wellbeing charity to support employees' personal development and help the College strengthen its offering and support for students and staff.

Employees have access to a Health Cash Plan, including skin cancer screening, dental check-ups, specialist consultations, discounted gym membership, and money off at cinemas, shops and restaurants. Staff also have free 24/7 access to counselling services. And in early 2023, managers will be trained to support team members through menopause.

Aspiring and existing managers are supported through development training, covering areas such as self-awareness, agility, commercial and financial acumen and operational effectiveness, including becoming great people managers. The College also offers bespoke support for aspiring leaders, including external strategic qualifications, professional courses and conferences.

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Financial Services

Sedulo Group

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To foster strong relationships between employees, each December the organisation takes all its staff on an all-expenses paid weekend away with recent locations being Marbella, Estepona and Benidorm. This provides the opportunity for all team members across the four offices to socialise, celebrate the years successes and bond with one another.

Sedulo Group supports employee developed through its annual leadership programme, "Sedulo Accelerator Scheme". This programme consists of full day training sessions run by an external trainer, access to external and internal mentors, and business change projects which challenge and equip team members with the skills they need to progress in their careers.

In 2023, the organisation established its Sedulo Foundation as the result of years of working with local communities to alleviate the devastating effect of poverty on children and young people across London and the north of England. The Sedulo Foundation focuses on 3 main campaigns: Toy Appeal, Period Poverty, and its Back to School campaign.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Bristol Airport

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Bristol Airport offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a reward and recognition portal, and a performance-related bonus scheme, ensuring employees feel valued and fairly compensated.

Wellbeing is prioritised through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Programme and private medical insurance covering mental wellbeing. Flexible working options and a comprehensive set of family-friendly policies help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Airport's commitment to giving back is evident through its charity fundraising efforts, including support for the Great Western Air Ambulance charity, and volunteer days, enabling employees to actively contribute to their community.

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Tindall Riley

Tindall Riley emphasises a "one team" philosophy, encouraging collaboration across various geographies and associations. This culture is strengthened by the Sports & Social Committee, which organises interactive events like Quiz nights, Escape Rooms, and Pizza Making. These initiatives help colleagues socialise and build the trust necessary for effective global cooperation.

The company prioritises a healthy lifestyle through the Wellbeing initiative, offering Desk Yoga, Chair Massages, and Body Composition testing. Staff also attend talks on Heart Health and Nutrition. These resources enhance mental and physical health, ensuring employees feel supported and energised while reducing the pressures of a busy professional life.

Tindall Riley demonstrates a strong commitment to Giving Something Back by supporting charities such as Young Minds and Ronald McDonald House. Initiatives like the "Race for the Cure" and "Team Fitness Challenges" allow staff to raise funds for causes like Dementia UK. These activities foster a sense of purpose and community impact.

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Financial Services

Startline Motor Finance

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Startline Motor Finance ensures managers are well-equipped to support their teams through the management development programme. This initiative focuses on building skills in recruitment, performance development, and leadership, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and trusted by their managers.

Team spirit is cultivated through office-based training sessions and "all staff days," which include engaging activities like team building exercises and charity events. These initiatives enhance feelings of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.

Startline Motor Finance encourages social responsibility among its employees through charity events, such as the Christmas jumper day supporting Aware Scotland. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to contributing positively to society beyond profit motives.

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Manufacturing

Innovia Films

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Innovia Films regularly undertakes salary benchmarking to ensure that employee wages are fair. In addition to this, all employees receive a Christmas hamper filled with festive treats made from Innovia Films’ products.

The organisation has implemented a set of training modules for its people managers to give them the skills they need to be more effective in their roles. Managers are given cross-functional projects to support and lead in order to challenge them in leading different teams and to improve their organisation-wide knowledge.

Innovia Films has an established Community Champions group whose role it is to lead the organisation’s charitable and community initiatives. This has included supporting the local youth centre and a number of local sports clubs.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Cornish Bakery

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The company prioritises Wellbeing through an Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 GP line for quick medical access. Staff also receive an Employer funded healthcare cash plan and discounted gym memberships, supported by a culture that honours work-life balance by avoiding stressful, late-night shift patterns.

Leadership transparency is maintained through monthly Zoom calls and a weekly Dragon’s Den session, where any employee can pitch ideas directly to Directors. This ensures senior management remains accessible and that every team member’s voice can spark significant investment and innovation within the business.

Rather than a corporate-led approach, the company empowers each site to support local causes. Notable examples include the Padstow team raising £1,700 for the Mermaid Centre Trust and Sidmouth’s static cycle event raising over £2,000 for the YMCA, fostering deep community connections and pride.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Capital Theatres

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Wellbeing is a priority at Capital Theatres and there’s a dedicated employee-led group focusing on how to make a difference. Recent initiatives include a monthly meet-up hosted by different departments, where staff can take a moment to enjoy homemade cakes and chat with others. A staff choir offers the chance to connect and have fun.

The Leadership team ensures that all employees receive regular communications through a variety of different mediums. This includes organisation-wide 'Town Hall' meetings, where Directors hold question and answer sessions so employees can find out more about what matters to them.

Capital Theatres is committed to supporting access to the arts for everyone. It engages over 25,000 people of all ages in its ‘Creative Engagement’ programme, which enriches the lives of those in the local community. Employees volunteer at a relaxed panto for children with additional support needs, and there’s opportunities on offer for young creatives.

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Technology

Transparity

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The Winning From Anywhere® model supports work-life balance, allowing employees to work flexibly, which positively impacts their wellbeing.

Transparity’s leadership consistently communicates organisational health metrics and reinforces the value of each employee's role in the company's success.

Transparity's social responsibility is evident through initiatives like tree planting with The Woodland Trust and participating in charitable activities such as Boycott your Bed for Action for Children.

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Nottingham College

South Hampshire College Group

Sedulo Group

Bristol Airport

Tindall Riley

Startline Motor Finance

Innovia Films

Cornish Bakery

Capital Theatres

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