What are companies doing with regards to 'Giving Something Back'

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Construction & Engineering

CD (UK) Ltd

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The Health and Wellbeing team are all Mental Health First Aiders and they take action and lead the group. The organisation also has a Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Plan, which includes a calendar of activities to help team CDUK.
CDUK provides a profit-related pay scheme based on turnover and individual KPIs. It also has a Hero of the Quarter Award for someone who has best demonstrated the organisation’s values. It further gives Birthday and Long Service Awards, and has a thank-you portal to recognise help, support and hard work.
The organisation provides its staff with plenty of opportunities to support local charities and has a very active community group. It raise funds by doing various activities, including the Dragon Boat Race. It is also planning a litter pick for the local community later this year.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Aquavista

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Aquavista’s social committee ensures that there is a regular schedule of events throughout the year to look forward to. Leaders and managers are further encouraged to schedule regular team meetings with some of those focusing on team building exercises.
Every year, Aquavista chooses a charity to support. This year is Young Lives for Cancer. The organisation hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise funds, including a walking challenge and its summer market.
Aquavista provides managers with a combination of face-to-face and online learning covering both practical skills around the employee lifecycle as well as understanding behaviours and the links between behaviour and performance. The focus is on getting the best from your team as a Manager.
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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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Financial Services

Evenlode Investment Management

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Evenlode demonstrates its commitment to giving back through the establishment of the Evenlode Foundation. The Foundation addresses global and local issues, working with local charities and building long-term community partnerships.
Evenlode's leadership promotes transparency and open communication. This is exemplified by the availability of the company's monthly MI pack to all employees and the open discussions during the quarterly company meetings.
Evenlode prioritises employee wellbeing through flexible working hours, a two-day a week office policy, and wellbeing activities such as exercise classes and courses.
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Utilities

The Utility Regulator

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During the past year, the organisation promoted a new Kingsbridge Health plan to staff and also worked with Benenden Healthcare to provide information to staff who might benefit from monthly membership. It further supports it employees through Mental Health First Aiders, Inspire EAP, and training on Neurodiversity.
Utility Regulator has introduced a leadership development programme to reinforce need for collective leadership and the importance of basic management functions, and to improve communication on corporate issues, increase awareness of governance requirements, promote cross directorate ways of working and support learning and development.
Utility Regulator have held a number of fundraising events throughout the year for a staff nominated charity. Employees have donated money, items, and volunteered their time. The organisation is also an active member of Business in the Community NI, helping to support various charitable activities.
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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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Retail

The Entertainer

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The Entertainer's charitable giving is displayed each year when 10% of its annual net profit goes to charity. Employees are encouraged to contribute via Payroll Giving, demonstrating its commitment to society. Its involvement in the Pennies scheme further underscores this commitment.
The Entertainer's focus on wellbeing is evident through initiatives to ensure a balance between work and home life, whilst aiming to reduce stress in the workplace and boost employee engagement. Its Health MOT sessions and wellbeing week activities are enjoyed within the business each year.
Team members interact with one another throughout the year via activities produced within the company. Exercises including Pilates, Reflexology and Yoga provide opportunities for team members to connect, reinforcing a sense of belonging.
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Not For Profit Body's

The Chartered Institute of Building

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The Chartered Institute of Building have two recognition schemes - an ACT Award which is awarded by the Leadership Team on Global Staff Update calls every month, and an Extra Mile Award which allows for peer recognition where colleagues have gone the extra mile.
The organisation has launched a new Competency Framework which will support conversations about performance, growth and development. This year, The Chartered Institute of Building has ran a programme of people management development for all its people managers.
The Chartered Institute of Building encourages colleagues to participate in charitable or fundraising initiatives. It has a volunteering policy which allows colleagues two days of paid volunteering leave per year. The organisation has appointed a Head of Environmental Sustainability in 2023 with both an internal and external remit and have an action plan in place.
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Business Services

Ogilvie Fleet

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Ogilvie Fleet demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing through its efforts in promoting a balanced work-life environment. It understands the impact of stress and pressure on personal health and performance, and strives to mitigate these.
Ogilvie Fleet is deeply invested in its communities, raising thousands of pounds for various charities each year. Employees appreciate the company's commitment to giving back, recognising it as more than just a profit-driven initiative.
The leadership team at Ogilvie Fleet leads by example, treating every team member as an equal. A genuine open-door policy and efforts to be approachable make them highly regarded among employees.
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Consultancy

OFR Consultants

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The purpose of the organisation’s OFR Mind Matters initiative is to promote awareness and educate colleagues about mental health to reduce the stigma and drive a supportive and healthy work environment. It aims to provide representation throughout the company to discuss, agree and manage ideas and initiatives. All representatives are trained Mental Health First Aiders.
OFR Consultants has always been an agile team and flexible in delivery. The team all got together for a few days at Rookery Hall for an away day. The organisation believes that while it is a team that can deliver remotely, the bonds formed when everyone meets together, are what make that possible.
OFR Consultant have further developed its Better Days programme, encouraging colleagues to volunteer their skills for charitable causes and give back to their communities. By providing each staff member with two days paid leave, this initiative promotes involvement and engages the team to undertake pro-bono work on a project close to their heart.
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