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TeamADL - SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SERVICES & PROJECTS

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Managing reputational risks. SPONSORED POST by ACCESS INSURANCE

As a charity leader, you know how important your organisation's reputation is. Unfortunately, reputational risks threaten charities just as much as any other organisation. They can occur as a result of:·         Financial errors or misconduct.·         Safeguarding failures or allegations of abuse.·         Data breaches.·         Con...

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Utility Aid - ENERGY OUTLOOK - SEPTEMBER 2023

Good Afternoon! We are always keen to keep you updated about any changes in the energy market. Please find attached our latest energy outlook which outlines any changes you can expect to see now that it is officially the winter season. If there is anything you'd like to discuss with us further, please do reach out! https://utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/CSCBG...

FREE Fire Safety Prevention & Protection Seminar

LAST CHANCE to register for our FREE Fire Safety Prevention & Protection Seminar in Alford, Lincolnshire on Thursday 12th October.If you are a leisure or hospitality business, or community organisation in Lincolnshire looking for advice on fire safety, this event is for you! Join Safelincs and Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue for a morning of dynamic discussion, seminars, networking and complimentary refreshments.If you're interested in attending the event, please email marketin...

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 Signing up HERE  is all CSCBG members need to do to get their Screwfix discount card....

CARITA EXPRESS - COFFEE BUNDLE OFFER

If your interested is this bundle offer please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk and we'll connect you with Carita Extress...

The Buzz @ Bidfood: Sizzling end of summer recap 🔥

Including:New Bakery & Desserts guidesNew ProductsBidfood Direct WebinarsCaterers CalendarPlease click on the image above ☝ for more information...

📣 Reputational risk #5 - Managing reputational risk effectively

Before there is an even incident to respond to, here are some steps you can take to manage your reputation and reduce reputational risk.▶ Adding reputational risks to your risk register▶ Appropriate insurance▶ Planning ahead▶ Practising good governance▶ Commitment to transparency and accountability▶ Social media and communications policies▶ Stakeholder management▶ Adequate trainingThe full guide can be read here:Managing your charity’s reputational risks...

📣 Reputational risk #4 - Responding to crises

In the event of an incident, whether reputational or not, it is vital to respond quickly and effectively to mitigate the damage. A crisis management plan outlining the key steps helps to do this.The crisis management plan should include a designated crisis team, a clear communication strategy, and a plan for monitoring and evaluating the situation. (See our checklist below for more considerations.) This helps ensure that the charity is prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any reputatio...

It's #FireDoorSafetyWeek!

Here are five top tips for what to look out for when carrying out your regular fire door checks.> GAPS - Use a gap gauge to measure the gaps around the sides and top of your fire doors.   They should be between 2-4mm.> SEALS & HINGES - Ensure there are at least 3 hinges, no screws missing and intumescent          seals around the door frame.> DOOR CLOSERS - Ensure the door closes firmly into the frame and latches without sticking.> MARKING - All...

📣 Reputational risk #3 - Further consequences of a damaged reputation

If reputational risks are made a reality, there can be serious consequences. Trust can be eroded and reputation damaged, but knock-on effects can further threaten an organisation’s reputation.This could be the withdrawal of funding from donors and funders who lose confidence in the charity’s ability to manage its affairs effectively. This, in turn, can lead to financial difficulties for the charity, making it harder to carry out its programmes and initiatives.Reputational risks can also resu...

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📙 Issue 20 has landed:

This month explores developing the board, from skills audits to recruiting diverse trustees.What's in this issue?▶ Bernice Rook from Eastside People shares how to recruit diverse trustees and help them to make a difference.▶ In practice: What Z-arts learnt from piloting a chair development programme.▶ In practice: The benefits of a diverse board.Go to https://charities.network to sign up for Issue 20....

📣 Reputational risk #2 - Reputational risks

Reputational risk can occur as a result of other risks materialising. This could include a breach of duty, conflict of interest, financial mismanagement or cyber attack. Below are some of the typical events that pose a risk to your reputation.▶ Financial errors or misconduct▶ Safeguarding failures, allegations of abuse or misconduct▶ Data breaches▶ Conflicts of interest▶ Non-compliance with regulations▶ Association with influential partners, funders or endorsers▶ Inappropriate or o...

The Big Switch Off is coming in hot and fast!

To ensure uninterrupted continuity for your business, make sure you are prepared for copper Armageddon in December 2025. Where the UK says goodbye to this prehistoric🦖 infrastructure and hello to fibre. You can find out more about The Big Switch Off and view a handy countdown on our website 👉  SCG Consulting UKTo find our more about how SCG can help your organistion check out their page in the Products & services section of this website....

📣 Reputational risk #1 - What is your reputation, and why is it so important?

Reputation refers to the perception that people have of an organisation. This perception is based on the organisation’s actions, behaviour, and communication. These actions and behaviours will include, for example, how they treat their employees, deliver their services or programs, and interact with their stakeholders. To some extent, communications can also help control people’s opinions and perceptions of a charity, for example, by building trust with stakeholders when reporting on outcome...

UTILITY AID - NATIONAL CHARITY TENDER

For more information please click on the following links We're launching our National Charity Tender! National Charity Tender...

Free Webinar - Internal Control - 29th Sep 23

Internal financial controls – governing your charity well: The ICAEW/ Charity Commission webinar will highlight the key responsibilities of charity trustees in the design and implementation of internal financial control and highlight recent updates that help charities operating in an increasingly digital world.  Join their free Charity Community to get free access to all their webinars. 29th Sep 23 at 1pm.Register here....

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Banner 2023 / 2024 Workplace Solutions Catalogue

The Banner Workplace Solutions Catalogue is dedicated to showcasing Banners extensive product range that is designed to meet all your organisations needs, wherever you are working.To find out more click on the image above ☝.CSCBG members receive specially negotiated prices so, if you would like to have a Banner account set up under CSCBG terms then please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

Plastic ban? You have our support ♻️

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How to measure and report charitable income - webinar

Are you tired of struggling to measure your charity's success? Do you want to harness the power of data to make informed decisions which help to measure key activities and impact which will help your charity long term?Join Charity Digital for a webinar on 28th September from 1pm to 2pm.Click on the image below to book...

10 tips for improving your charity's communications

Improving your communications strategies can also help build your financial sustainability. The Media Trust have compiled 10 tips on how to make your communications the best they can be.Read their suggestions click on the image below 👇...

SCREWFIX LIVE 2023

I wanted to let you know that Screwfix have their 10th Anniversary Screwfix Live coming up later this month. If you or your colleagues would be interested in joining Screwfix at the event their CSCBG B2B team will be there on the Friday. It would be lovely to have some engagement from members of the Christian Supply Chain group. If anyone would like to attend, please sign up using the link below and please let CSCBG know you will be attending by e-mailing us at buy@cscbg.org.uk so that the Screw...