Beaverbrooks has been a fixture on our high streets for over 100 years, with an unwavering commitment to 'enriching lives' – those of its customers, staff and communities.

The Lancashire-based family business has over 1100 staff across its 64 Beaverbrooks stores and 18 dedicated luxury brand boutiques. Its "supportive working environment" has seen many staff serve over 25 years and 90% of managers promoted from within.

And the jewellery and watch retailer is big on get-togethers, with its 'Be Social' team organising everything from trips to Alton Towers and theatre nights to weekly fitness classes and family-friendly beach hut events.

Beaverbrooks is supporting its team through the cost-of-living crisis. It's been formally recognised for not employing anyone on zero-hours contracts, either directly or indirectly. It's overhauled its performance bonus scheme to make targets more achievable for store colleagues and has awarded special bonuses. It also offers free office breakfasts and provides fruit snacks for all.

And the retailer leads from the top when it comes to giving back. Chairman Mark Adlestone dedicates almost a third of his working week to charity work and the community, with the MD and senior management team also volunteering regularly. The Beaverbrooks Charitable Trust has distributed over £2.5 million to 570 UK charities over the past year.

Meanwhile, employees get two paid-for volunteering days a year. Over the past 12 months, they've spent 3,400 hours on activities such as sports coaching and helping food banks. And more than four in 10 donate to charity each month through payroll giving.