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UK Cost of Living Crisis - Schools

With the cost of living crisis continuing to be felt across the UK, pressures from rising energy costs, coupled with record levels of food inflation, are creating significant challenges for school caterers. The severe lack of funding from the government, including funding for Universal Infant Free School Meals is a real cause for concern and needs immediate attention.Our CEO, Andrew Selley, joined BBC Radio 4 Saturday morning to discuss this important topic and share some of the ways we are supp...

Carita Express - Christmas Coffee Deliveries

Dear customer, We wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that this year will be better than the previous ones now that the pandemic is over. At this time of year, courier companie are extremely busy, and deliveries take longer. Therefore, we would like to advise you that all orders must be placed by the 16th of December 2022, at the latest, to ensure that you receive stock in time for Christmas. This will ensur delivery by the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of December. Between Christmas and New Year's,...

Warm Spaces Resource

Access Insurance has written a brief post about Warm Spaces.This provides links to some useful resources as well as a summary of considerations that should be  be investigated by the many community centres or churches that may be considering such a venture to provide relief for those most affected by the cost-of-living and energy crisis as we enter the winter months.Find our more 👉  HERETo find out more about how Access Insurance can help your Church or Community organization ...

CRNet Conference 10th - 12th January 2023

Don't miss out on your place! The CRNet Conference is coming up fast and we still have spaces available, so if you're a CRNet member and are thinking of coming please book now to ensure that you are not disappointed. It is going to be a fantastic time to encourage you in your ministry.There is no single-room supplement either, so whether you are sharing or on your own, the price per person remains the same. Booking closes soon, so let us know you want to come ASAP by clicking the link below! ...

Computer Security

November 30th 2022, was National Computer Security Day. With computers and technology evolving rapidly, there has also been an increase in numerous privacy and security issues. National Computer Security Day is a great reminder that it’s important to review your IT security regularly. Individuals are empowered to take ownership The best way to celebrate National Computer Security Day is to secure your personal data and keep your systems secure....

The Snopake Ltd EVA Mesh Zippa-Bag

The Snopake Ltd EVA Mesh Zippa-Bag ensures your belongings are kept secure, and are made from robust, water-resistant, heavy-duty mesh material.View the range 👉 HERE...

Empower your staff to work remotely without losing workforce #visibility

Is your #telephony solution suitable for #hybridworking?#Hosted #Cloud #telephony is the perfect solution to keep in touch with customers and staff, no matter where they are. It also means less on-site equipment, saving on costly maintenance and upgrades.Customised #mobile #solution with easy management.For more information contact CSCBG at buy@cscbg.org.uk and we'll gladly connect you to SCG....

"Best Customer Service SME"

We are delighted to announce that we are the winners of the "Best Customer Service SME" award, sponsored by Systems Link, at tonight's TELCA awards.Our customers are always at the heart of everything we do, and we are so very proud to have been awarded this title!🥳...

November nuggets 🌟 What's new at Bidfood?

Was November as quick for you as it was for us?We are overjoyed to announce the official launch of our Meat Free Space line. We've included some fantastic content and recipes, as well as support tools, to assist you with your menu planning. We have a fantastic catering supplies range that will allow you to confidently serve your customers, as well as some guilty pleasure sweet treats that are under 300 calories and three blogs that are a great informative read!Clicj on the image above for more i...

Hybrid working solutions

Creating the right hybrid model for your business will affect everything from staff morale, to overall business success. Therefore it is critical to get it right.Banner's hand picked product selection enables a smooth transition between home and office. Take a look through our new Hybrid Working Solutions brochure to discover the right solutions from a range of categories for you, and for your business.HYBRID WORKING SOLUTIONS...

Utility Aid - Benefits of Reducing On-Site Consumption and Becoming Greener - NOVEMBER 2022

Dear All, We have released our latest blog on reducing on-site consumption, please visit the following page our website for more information:  Tips on Reducing On-Site Consumption and Becoming GreenerIf you are or know a small charity that wants to look at ways in which they can reduce their consumption and become greener too but are struggling with the large fees associated with an on-site visit. Please  be advised that Utility Aid now offer a remote service which uses artificial inte...

Free Webinar

At Utility Aid, we understand the growing concern about rising energy costs and how this will affect your organisation. Because of this, we have partnered with NCVO and SCVO to provide a free webinar which will address a variety of different concerns that you may have.We will provide advice on;-How to check your organisation's energy bills are accurate-How to save costs and ways to become 'greener'-Where to go for further advice and guidanceThis webinar will be held on 30th November 2022 at 11:3...

Cyber-Security Fundamentals for Charities

5 tips for embedding cyber-security into your charity's culture:1️⃣ Involve senior leaders - encourage managers and leaders to uphold cyber-security principles2️⃣ Communicate the risks - ensure your staff and volunteers are aware of the common threats like phishing scams3️⃣ Training - as well as communicating what is at stake, consider training sessions, mock phishing exams and other educational approaches to embed cyber-security into your culture4️⃣ Make it easy - having easy pr...

National Fraud Week 2022

This National Fraud Week, why not take advantage of this Rexel shredder cashback offer?Ensure data is disposed of safely and securely by shredding and not binning!BANNER NATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEKContact CSCBG for further information.buy@cscbg.org.uk01908 663958...

A festive menu for everyone 🎅🏻

Do you offer gluten-free food options?We are here to ensure that your meals are interesting, delicious, and free of gluten stress because Christmas is all about getting together and creating a menu that is fit for everyone. Whatever your business is, we have a wide selection of  of gluten free products available for you to choose from.Click on the image above for more detailsTo find out more about how Bidfood can help your organisation please contcat us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

We've had a makeover!

easipc is pleased to unveil its exciting new look.  This brand refresh marks an exciting change for easipc as we continue to deliver our extensive solutions to schools and multi-academy trusts within Northamptonshire and beyond. ...

Keep your office warm with our range of heaters

With our wide selection of portable heaters, make sure your staff iskept warm and comfortable all winter long - This could help keep employeesproductive during the chilly winter months! We are dedicated to assisting youin making the best product choices, and we provide a wide selection of heatersto meet any needs or price range...

LATEST OFFERS & NEWS FROM BIDFOOD

To see the latest news offer and deals from Bidfood please click on the links belowNice to meat you 🍖Countdown to kickoff! ⚽⌛New November offers 🛒...

What is underinsurance and how can I avoid it?

The underinsurance gap is widening with more buildings being insured for the wrong amount. RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com has compiled data from 27,000 properties over the last year to create this infographic illustrating this data.This is one of the issues we help you tackle at Access. Take a look at our guide on underinsurance and how you can avoid it. 👉  What is underinsurance and how can I avoid it?To find out more about how CSCBG members can benfit from partnering with Accesss ...

TradePoint Black Friday Offers

This offer ends on 30th November 2022 PLEASE NOTE  The offer is available whilst stocks last. Tradepoint cannot guarantee that all items will be available until the offer  end date,...

#DataSecurity causing you a headache? We can help.

SCG Together provides you with a #safe and trusted #solution combining traditional #hosting with #Cloud services, giving you #flexibility with peace of mind.Click here for more information about ourClick 👉 here for more information about our #DataCentreHosting Solutions:...

SCVO: Charities should act now to plug digital capability gaps

Cyber security is hugely important as we have seen recent rises in cyber attacks and fraud - targeting charities, businesses, public sector organisations and individuals.This article byRathbones Group Plc talking toSCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) in Civil Society Media Ltd contains 7 suggestions to improve your cyber security today.Read the Article 👉 HERE...

Are you ready for our brr-illiant Christmas deals? 🎄

Bring in Christmas 2022 in style with Bidffod!  Please click on the image above for details...

FICO Autumn Event - Recession-proof your Fundraising

Because of the rail strike, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Fundraisers in Christian Organisations Special Interest Group will go on-line this Wednesday (9 November 2022 ). A great opportunity to hear Adrian Sargeant and Claire Routley among others 👉. Book your ticket asap....

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