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Get your entries in for the Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes Education Awards!

Easipc is headline sponsoring both the the Northamptonshire Education Awards and the Milton Keynes Education Awards, events that shine a spotlight on the hard-working, talented people and businesses in the education sector across the counties. Working with schools, we see the hard work that goes into shaping children’s futures, so we would like to encourage the schools we work with to nominate themselves and their amazing staff so we can all celebrate their remarkable accom...

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Charities Network - Issue 17 is out and heading to inboxes.

This month's issue looks at some practical steps to rightsize office space, manage risk and get excited about your charity's future, even in the wake of big challenges.💬 What's in this issue:▶ Rightsizing. Christopher Waight MRICS, Consultant Director Constructive Space gives tips on how to rightsize and optimise your office space.▶ Managing risk through change. Access Insurance Services provide insight into understanding risk at every stage of managing change.▶...

What are the risks involved with using third-party IT services for charities? (5)

It’s essential to conduct due diligence before granting third-party suppliers access to your IT systems.It’s worth noting that while vendors may have adequate safety protocols at first, they may not always retain them. Therefore, it becomes your responsibility to monitor a third-party supplier’s performance and security measures for the duration of your dealings with them.Additionally, only work with vendors who have responsible security safeguards, business continuity plans and disaster r...

⚡️Looking for a new Energy Broker? ⚡️

 Here at Utility Aid, we specialise in helping third-sector organisations with their energy needs from finding the right quote for you, to invoice validation and even helping you work towards your organisation’s net zero goals. We work hard to save you time and money so you can devote your effort to the causes that matter most to you.Read more here 👉 Importance of having an Energy Broker....

Do you need Feminine hygiene products for your charity?

You can source period and hygiene products for your charity using the Charity Excellence Help Finder Donations - Products search category. You’ll find toiletries, hygiene and period product providers in Help Finder. Use the Donated - Products & Equipment in the Category pull down menu. Click the name of a provider and you’ll be taken to their website. You can also use the Key Word search box. Register Now - it’s free.Click on the Charity Excellence Framework Logo below for mo...

Last chance - offer ends soon!

Claim #free pouches when you purchase selected GBC Fusion laminators. Find out more click on the image above.If you don't have a CSCBG Member account with Banner please contact us at buy@cscng.org.uk...

Does your organisation require to access Food Safety and Hygiene Training?

If you require access Food Safety and Hygiene Training that are essential for food handlers and people in food service.If so, look no further than iQualifi your trusted provider of safety qualifications. iQualifi specialise in food safety, workplace safety, and safeguarding, offering both online and in-person training.The iQualifi food safety training included the following coursesFood Allergy AwarenessLevel 1 Food Safety and HygieneLevel 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Online CourseLevel 2 Food Hyg...

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Don't forget you'll receive your CSCBG membership loyalty discount on top of the latest Tradepoint offers...

Stop sell and The Big Switch Off

Stop sell and The Big Switch Off. Whether you’ve heard of them or not, it’s very likely they will have a huge impact on communications across your business.In this article, we demystify the jargon and discuss the implications. 👇A beginner’s guide to stop sell and the Big Switch Off...

What are the risks involved with using third-party IT services for charities? (4)

Operational risks:If a software vendor experiences a cyber-attack, your services could be offline for a significant time. Extensive downtime may result in productivity losses, service interruptions and a damaged reputation....

Single Use Plastic and Plastic Cutlery Ban - October 23.

For you advanced notification.From October 1st 2023, there will be a Single Use Plastic Ban in place within England, Wales & Northern Ireland. This follows the plastic ban that was announced in Scotland on Wednesday 1st June 2022....

Level 2 Safeguarding for Education

The Level 2 Safeguarding for Education online course is an essential training program for anyone working with children and young people in educational settings. Accredited by the CPD Accreditation Service and quality assured by iQualifi, the course provides a comprehensive overview of safeguarding legislation, best practices, and procedures, and is delivered online through interactive modules, and knowledge checks.Authored by safeguarding lead and education consultant David Barnett, the course e...

AED, (or automated external defibrillator) offers

Every second Counts - Defibrillators save lives.Don't ;eave survival to chance. Takeadvantage of the fantastic offer from Safelinks.For more information please click on the image above....

A guide to going Green

Trying to find #GreenProducts & making sure they truly are better than the alternatives is a complex task.Julie Hadley, Head of CSR and Social Value at Banner, explains what she looks for in green👉 HERE...

What are the risks involved with using third-party IT services for charities? (3)

Compliance risks:Regulators are increasing pressure on organisations to manage their supply chain risk better. For instance, a third-party donor relationship management service that processes your donors’ contact details, would still make you the data controller - if they had no purpose for the data besides processing on your behalf. As such, you could suffer financial penalties for failing to comply with appropriate regulations if a supplier experiences a cyber-security breach....

Safelincs Fire & Safety win Fire & Security Matters Award

We are proud to announce we have won Fire Safety Project of the Year at the national Fire & Security Matters Awards  The Online Home Fire Safety Check Tool developed in conjunction with National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC and Fire Kills is now instrumental to the prevention work carried out by Fire Rescue Services in England. This project was up against 13 other nominees and we were delighted to accept the award in recognition of the impact the tool is having on fire prevention.#fsmawar...

Every week is #smallcharityweek for us.

All #CharityExcellence systems are optimised for small charities and marginalised groups, and we provide services free to those who need these, not only those who can afford to pay. With 40,000 members growing at 2,000 a month, we're the largest and fastest growing UK charity community. Join us. Everything is free. Find out more 👉 HERE...

What are the risks involved with using third-party IT services for charities? (2)

Reputational risks:Should one of your suppliers experience a cyber breach, your reputation could be damaged. Data has been entrusted to your management. Association with an affected company could bring scrutiny over cyber security or management of data....

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Champion creativity with super-fast, ultra-intuitive lamination from Fellowes - laminators and pouches for a high quality finish to any project.Click on the image above for more details.To find out how you can benefit from our agreed priving with Banner please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

The Christian Schools’ Trust - Supporting Christian schools

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a variety of Christian groups up and down the UK started to ask serious questions about the education that their children were receiving. A number of these groups took the radical step of starting schools where Christ was the centre of the educational process.By the mid-1980s God had prompted the opening of further similar schools across the UK, all functioning independently of each other. Several of the Head Teachers began to meet together for mutual support a...

Safely light the way with this 3-in-1 emergency torch and night light.

If the power fails, the torch will remain lit, lighting the escape route so everyone can get out safely and avoid trip hazards.Order on the CSCBG web site and receive a 5% discountProduct: 3-in-1 LED Power Failure Emergency Torch & Night LightSAFELINCS CSCBG WEBSITE...

Sustainable Shopping

Sustainable shopping made easier with Banner's 'Green Choice' symbol ✔️ 🌍Find out more by clicking on the image above...

Are you opening new premises or planning to refit existing ones?

Running a hospitality business is hard work, and renovating your premises or launching new openings can be even more time consuming, stressful, and expensive. Let Nisbets take the pressure off. Nisbets is the market leading catering and hospitality equipment supplier, with over 31,000 products and huge levels of holding stock ready for next day delivery.  And, through our fully managed account service, we also provide a range of specialised solutions and exclusive benefits, such as: ...