Giving Something Back

Business Services

Car Benefit Solutions

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Car Benefit Solutions offers its employees a range of wellbeing benefits, including BUPA PMI Insurance, a Medicash Health Plan, BupaTouch and Medicash virtual GP services, and an Employee Assistance Programme. It has also created clubs such as Men’s Mental Health Club and Book Club to support the mental wellbeing of its people.

The organisation’s Leadership Development Programme provides support and development for the differing skill sets, experience, and capabilities across its leaders. Its three pillar programme also includes development for non-‘people leaders’ who it recognises as being instrumental to the company’s success, and their development is equally as important to Car Benefit Solutions.

Car Benefit Solutions has a volunteering scheme called ‘My Make a Difference Day’ where employees can take a paid day to volunteer with one of its charity partners. Employees have undertaken a variety of activities such as dog walking for Manchester Dogs Home and helping out at Bury Cancer Support Centres charity shops.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Blenheim Palace

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Blenheim Palace rewards the hard work of its employee through a number of initiatives. In a financial sense, its annual pay reviews and employee awards provide permanent and one-off financial rewards. The organisation also hosts events such as parties, paid for sporting events and craft workshops, and more!

People Managers are developed through Blenheim Palace’s bespoke People Managers Programme, with both internal and external face to face and online training. All staff further have a Personal Performance Plan with regular appraisals which forms part of their personal growth journey through the business, and includes any training or professional qualifications needed.

Blenheim Palace has a dedicated social and charity committee who organise staff events to bring teams together and to raise money for its charity of the year. It runs monthly events and so continuously raise money for its charities, as well as offering charities its knowledge and skills to support their goals.

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Consultancy

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

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Alpha Financial Markets Consulting promotes personal growth through its meritocratic culture. It offers various initiatives such as the annual 5-day training allowance, access to LinkedIn Learning and two promotion opportunities each year, helping employees advance their careers and utilise their skills effectively.

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting focuses on employee wellbeing with 15 trained mental health first-aid champions and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme. A monthly Wellbeing Warrior initiative celebrates colleagues' success in wellbeing, further highlighting Alpha's commitment to a balanced work-life environment.

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting's 'Charity of the Year' initiative, 'One Hour, One Day' fundraising campaign, and partnership with Brain Tumour Support reflect its commitment to society. These initiatives allow employees to contribute positively to societal causes, beyond profit motives.

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Consultancy

Albany Beck

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Albany Beck is committed to personal growth, offering initiatives like the Pioneer Programme and Practitioner Programme. These provide opportunities for professional qualifications, executive coaching, and mentoring, ensuring employees feel challenged and see clear pathways for advancement.

Albany Beck's Recognition of the Month scheme and Partnership Programme are clear demonstrations of its commitment to treating employees fairly. These initiatives reward employees who go above and beyond, making them feel appreciated and valued.

Albany Beck is committed to social responsibility, offering employees one charity volunteer day each year. Fundraising initiatives for charities like the NSPCC and Autistica show that the company's efforts to give back are not driven solely by profit motives.

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Charity's

Access Community Trust

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Managers at Access Community Trust uphold the core principles of Honesty, Excellence, Ambition, and Respect. They support their teams by regularly reviewing performance and aligning it with the organisation's values, thereby fostering a sense of trust and care.

Access Community Trust's leadership team maintains transparent communication with their staff. The CEO and the Senior Leadership Team implement a communication transformation focusing on Purpose, Priorities, Process, Performance & Problem Solving, thereby creating a clear vision and strategy for the organisation.

Access Community Trust contributes significantly to society through various charitable initiatives. Its PINK Orange project delivers essential provisions to struggling families, while its Mental Health Crisis cafés provide free support to adults. The organisation encourages its employees to contribute to society by offering two paid volunteer days per year.

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Education & Training

AAT

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AAT supports personal growth with diverse learning opportunities. They offer soft-skill training courses and pay membership fees of industry trade bodies, enabling individuals to follow best practice and develop in their careers.

The organisation encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging via platforms like Workplace and a social group, the “Social FunAATics”, which organises various events to foster camaraderie among colleagues.

AAT's commitment to social mobility is demonstrated through their bursary scheme, enabling dedicated individuals to succeed in the sector regardless of their personal circumstances. They also endeavour to achieve Net Zero by 2030, contributing to environmental sustainability.

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Recruitment

Henry Blue

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Henry Blue offers all of its employees the opportunity to travel to cities all over the world through its incentive programme. Employees who achieve their targets and live by the organisation’s values have the chance to go on overseas trips to locations including Las Vegas, New York, and Dubai.

The organisation has recently partnered with an external training programme, offering its future leaders and managers the opportunity to develop and grow as leaders. This programme helps participants to learn the skills needed to encourage and motivate their teams. As such, Henry Blue hasn’t hired any external managers, with all roles filled through internal promotion.

This year, Henry Blue is fundraising for Millennium Powerhouse Moss Side. So far, employees have raised £330 through a quiz night, volunteered for four days and helped with youth sessions, and raised money through sponsored runs at the Manchester 10K, Half Marathon, and Tough Mudder.

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Food & Drink

The Flava People

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To foster team energy and unity, the organisation hosts quarterly strategy sessions, providing a platform for collective brainstorming and goal alignment. Additionally, it organises communal cooking events and celebrations, creating opportunities for bonding and relaxation outside of work tasks.

The leadership team fosters organisational clarity through several key practices. They prioritise open and transparent communication, ensuring that all employees are kept informed about company goals, changes, and progress. This is achieved through regular meetings where updates and expectations are clearly communicated. Additionally, directors conduct quarterly strategy sessions to review and refine the company direction.

The organisation works closely with The Message Trust/Community Grocer and have sent staff out on volunteer days to take part in gardening in the community and packing in a grocer's warehouse. The Flava People also donates some of its products and a proportion of its sales to the same charity.

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Education & Training

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

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CLP encourages a sense of pride in their organisation through maintaining the unique identity and ethos of each school. The shared ethos amongst the schools fosters a sense of belonging, enabling individuals to make a difference.

CLP promotes personal growth through inspiring curiosity and a lifelong love for learning. The School Development Plan, drawn up each year, ensures that everyone's skills are utilised to their full potential.

CLP's commitment to providing an outstanding education for every child demonstrates their commitment to giving back to society. CLP believe in the power of collective growth and shared learning.

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Leisure & Hospitality

The Landmark London Hotel

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The Landmark London's commitment to society is evident in its active charity work. Team members collectively raise funds for national charity Debra, demonstrating the company's drive to give back, beyond profit motives.

The GEM reward scheme recognises and rewards exceptional performance, ensuring that employees feel fairly treated. The scheme provides tangible benefits such as vouchers, fostering a sense of fairness and appreciation.

The Landmark London's management team leads by example, fostering a culture of respect and improvement. They encourage team members to live the company's values and principles, instilling a sense of trust and support.

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Purpose Boosts Engagement

Car Benefit Solutions

Blenheim Palace

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting

Albany Beck

Access Community Trust

AAT

Henry Blue

The Flava People

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

The Landmark London Hotel

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