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Did you know that Mitre are part of Nisbets?Mitre Linen Just completed this beautiful barn in Somerset...

Calorie Labelling

With new legislation introducing calorie labelling on menu items coming into effect today, we have a dedicated page packed full of advice and support tools to help you feel more confident in implementing these changes.👉  CALORIE LABELLING...

Future Proof Solutions

While everything around you is evolving, don’t be left behind. With so many #technology options available, it can be difficult to find the #BandwidthforChange.Let us #futureproof your business and remove the pain in change to help you #AchieveMore.Contact  CSCBG at buy@cscbg.org.uk to find out more!#BeMoreMobile #SCG #BeMoreReady #BeMoreConnected #2Circles...

TLG | Transforming Lives for Good

Access Insurance Services are founder members of the TLG | Transforming Lives for Good Future Builder team and have confirmed our support for them again for another year.TLG bring hope and a future to struggling children - can your business help TLG transform lives for good?Watch and listen to one of their latest success stories here...

B&Q Tradepoint 3 for 2 on all interior & exterior paint / 20% off Kitchens

CSCBG members get their 10% discount on top of the offer discounts. Did you also know that in addition to your organisation being eligible for the TRADEPOINT discount, ALL of your staff are eligible for the discount. All they have to do to obtain their Tradepoint discount card is to sign up  HERE  * The CSCBG member discount excludes delivery, gift cards, concessions, clearance, Amazon products, supplier quoted and selected made to measure products. Cannot be used in c...

Need help managing your energy costs?

Check out our video below where we explain what we do and how our services work....

2CIRCLES CONSULTING WEBINAR: #01 / 2022

Please come along a join us on Wednesday 6th April 2022 between 2pm-3pm  for a free Webinar with 2Circles. “2022 telecoms solutions for CSC members, whatever your situation”Information to be shared about:-          Mobile contracts: market-leading tariffs with O2, Vodafone and EE (plus all handsets on               the market)-          Telephony solutions: i...

Digital Tools You Need to Master Fundraising

What important tools do you use for fundraising?  Digital tools aren’t just good for charities. They also provide donors with a quick and convenient way to support the causes they care about. People don’t need to rely on cash or cheques. Instead, they can donate quickly with the click of a button.👉   Here are some tools you might want to consider using    You may need to register to access content on this website...

Making a Successful Bid for Funding

Funding grants ensure that charities can continue providing much-needed services.  Over the past few years, however, funding grants have become fiercely competitive, with less options aroung and increasing demand due to the impact of the pandemic Charity Digital have produced a template to cover 4 key stages of the grant funding application process which you might find useful. Download the template 👉 HERE And/Or click on the image to watch the 3min video produced by Charity Exc...

There's no fooling with our April Marketplace offers 🛒

Click on the image above and put a spring in your step and access our amazing April offers!...

5 Tips for Fundraising

Want some tips on fundraising from a professional? Check out this blog post by Valerie Morton, an author, professional fundraiser and consultant.  Click on the iamge above...

Stay Connected, Wherever you are!

It is so important to be able to stay connected even when on the go, and your mobile device is the saviour for this! There are so many features within your mobile which aid productivity and efficiency no matter where you are, and in the article below we close in on 4 specific types of app to help you get the important stuff done from the comfort of your mobile phone. For any mobile queries or to get some advice, please get in touch  with us at buy@cscbg.org.uk and we'll connect you  w...

New and improved Care Home theme days support for the June-August!

Theme days can include anything from key sporting events, food days, or even cultural events like the Queen’s Jubilee. Creating a menu around a theme is a great way to create joyful resident mealtimes by providing exciting and delicious meals that your residents are sure to remember. We have recipe inspiration and printable posters for a range of themes including: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Picnic Day SW19 – the home of tennis Ice Cream Day Summer BBQ Week Afternoon Tea Week National Burge...

Be More Mobile

If the past 2 years have taught us all anything, it's that working from (almost) anywhere is possible! Whether you prefer working in a cafe with a cappuccino at the ready or outdoors at a park bench table, there are solutions to keep you connected wherever you are. It doesn't stop there - for home-workers living a short drive from the office or thousands of miles away on a different continent, access to your virtual working environment is equally available, leaving you and your team to get the ...

Charities Network

One of the ways your charity can transfer the risk of particular claims against trustees or your charity is to include Directors & Officers cover as part of your insurance programme - the 2 aspects of D&O cover are:👉 Cover for the organisation: covers the entity for claims brought against it for the wrongful or negligent act of a senior leader.👉 Cover for individuals: covers individual senior leaders for claims brought against them in a personal capacity for the wrongful or negligent act o...

The alternative solution for busy dining rooms

Our lightweight folding tables and stacking benches have been a firm favourite for years in school dining rooms. Gopak furniture offers a low cost and maintenance-free solution for schools who need to be able to clear their multi-functional dining room easily and efficiently at the end of lunch service. The alternative answer for schools, that need to make room for the next school activity, are mobile seating units. We are delighted to be working in collaboration with the British manufacturer of...

CSC SUPPLIER WEBINAR: #01 / 2022

Please come along a join us on Wednesday 6th April 2022 between 2pm-3pm  for a free Webinar with 2Circles. “2022 telecoms solutions for CSC members, whatever your situation” Information to be shared about: -          Mobile contracts: market-leading tariffs with O2, Vodafone and EE (plus all handsets on               the market) -          Telephony solutions...

Who wouldn't want to master the art of mopping? 👀

We’re not joking! Mopping is one of the key tasks in your cleaning process, and it can be hard to figure out when you need to replace your mop head, know the most effective way to store it, or which types to use...So we’ve created the ultimate guide so you can discover everything you need to know about mops!Find it HERE#BidfoodUK #CateringSupplies #MopGuide...

Confused about the Energy Crisis?

Take a look at our CEO's blog; "Things You Might Want to Think About Before Signing Your Next Contract" to help guide you. HERE...

Charities Network 3rd Issue

Our 3rd issue has landed with 3 great articles on how trustees can add even more value and growth to your charity contributed by Charities Aid Foundation, Ian McLintock & Access Insurance Services which cover:1️⃣ How trustees can help build more resilient charities2️⃣ How to engage charity trustees in fundraising3️⃣ Protecting your trustees (& charity leaders)Sign up here to receive this publication#network #fundraising #trustees #supportnonpro...

5 simple steps to help you prepare for the new calorie labelling

We've created 5 simple steps to help you prepare for the new calorie labelling legislation for the out-of-home sector.Read our helpful advice to get you started for the legislation which comes into effect from 6th April 2022 👉  HERE...

Protecting yourself from cyber risks is becoming increasingly important

This comprehensive resource shows you what you can do to keep your organisation safe from financial loss and damage from cyber threats.ACCESS INSURANCE RESOURCES...

AMAZING CISTOMER SERVICE

We always make it our mission to resolve issues as quickly as possible but for this particular customer, it took longer than we would have wanted. We never give up and have consistently chased this to gain a favourable result. Having such a positive review like this really demonstrates what Utility Aid is all about....

Rooms Refresh

Just look how beautiful these rooms look 😍 All in Kobe Contract Fabrics which are just stunning. This gorgeous hotel in Cumbria has had such amazing feedback. She is now in the process of doing another 12 rooms in a different design. if you would like to give the rooms at yiur hotel, conference centre, retreat centre, care home, student accomodation a refresh please get in touch, do it today!!!Contact CSCBG at buy@cscbg.org.uk to access their specially negotiated discount prici...

So, Is It Time To Replace Your Mattress?

If your mattress is 7 years old or even older, or if you’ve been sleeping on a second-hand one, it’s definitely time to replace your mattress.Whatever the age of your mattress, ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes to one or more of them, we recommend that you replace your old mattress with a mattress more suited to your needs. You spend a great deal of time in bed, so you owe it to yourself to be comfortable and to get the best sleep possible. Are your allergies worse at n...