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"I was given Ace Furniture's number by a friend who had had some new seating and tables in her cafe recently. I called to ask if they did Re-Upholstery which they did. Graeme called and made an appointment to pop round and give us a quotation and brought with him a huge range of beautiful materials. The end result was more than we could have ever imagined. It looked good as new and everyone comments on it when they see it. Thank you Ace for a truly Ace job. We will definitely be using ag...

Do you know the difference between Fairtrade, Blue Angel, and Energy Star? How about the Rainforest Alliance or EU Ecolabel?

We pride ourselves on being true partners to our clients, and that includes educating to make the right choices.Green choices can be especially confusing, so these accreditations and more are explained HERE...

Major Funding Finder Upgrade Now Live & Far More Crisis Funders

The new major Funding Finder upgrade is live.  It's even easier to use, much more capable and you can now search for cost of living crisis funding.  Better still, there are now nearly twice as many as last week; 52 of them.  Details below but watch the demo video (3 mins) to find out how to get the most from it. The 2 new databases (Help Finder and Data Finder) will launch by mid-October - details of how they will help you are below.  That will complete the fir...

HM Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral 19th September 2022.

The  CSCBG office will be closed on Monday 19th September for HM Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral to allow our staff members to pay their respects. Like so many around the world, we mourn the loss of Her Majesty and our staff members will be using this day as a day of reflection and to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s remarkable reign.We will return to the office on Tuesday 20th September. If you should need our assistance on the 19th, please feel free to email us at buy@cscbg,org.uk or lea...

Santa's come early - welcome to Christmas 2022 🎅🏻

We can't believe it's that time of year already! We are so excited to have officially launched our Christmas range and support tools. We’re here to help you make it one to remember for your customers and business with the latest insights, menu inspiration, meat free alternatives, desserts, drinks and even advice on tableware to get into the spirit of Christmas. This year, we are also giving back to charity with our Premium Selection Salted Caramel & Gingerbread Puddle Cake. Click o...

It'll be a really tough winter but it's also a major fundraising opportunity.

 Here's a #CharityExcellence Christmas checklist of 100+ ideas, with links to all the resources you'll need to start planning your Christmas campaign and make it a huge success. Click on the image above for more details....

Utility Aid Webinar 12th September 2022

Thank you Emily Berry &  William Campbell for holding a Webinar for our members yesterday. They provided some great information packed with insight, tips and advice for our members.Great things happen when we share knowledge and support each other.Utility Aid are here to support CSCBG members so anything you need reach out to us.Either contact CSCBG  at buy@cscbg.org.uk   / Tel: 01908 663958orIf you would like to connect with Utility Aid directly to discuss your energy r...

iPhone 14: Confirmed release date & new features

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 to 2022

A truly inspirational and remarkable life and reign, completely and utterly devoted to the service of our nation and the commonwealth.   Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with  His Majesty King Charles III and The Royal Family at this time. ...

TradePoint - 10% off weekend 9th - 12th September 2022

Just to let you know there is a 10% off this weekend exclusive forTradePoint members and as per usual CSCBG members can get their member discount off as an extra on top, making this quite a compelling offer to shout about. You will find additional information about other offers that are available by visiting TradePoint website: www.Trade-Point.co.uk Did you also know that in addition to your organisation being eligible for the TRADEPOINT discount, ALL of your staff are eligible fo...

Take a look at our latest Energy Market Update.

This update highlights the main factors that are driving the market prices at the moment and gives budget advice as we approach the winter. The market is very volatile at the moment due to political and environmental factors, however, Utility Aid can offer guidance and recommendations on the best source of protection for you and your organisation. October is fast approaching and the new increased price cap will come into action. An important thing to note is that business energy will NOT be cov...

Did you know we stock paper cutlery?! Yes, we know it doesn't sound like it would work but it really does (and it's more sustainable!) 🌎 🍴

Vegware's paper cutlery is: - Unique and innovative in their design- Strong and ridged- Perfect for hot and cold food- Designed for commercial composting where accepted! Find your essential catering supplies  Catering Supllies...

Do you have the confidence to work from anywhere without limits?

Do you have the confidence to work from anywhere without limits? Being away from the office is sometimes unavoidable, so having a cost-effective solution in place providing the flexibility to run your business wherever you are is a real advantage. Contact CSCBG at buy@cscbg.org.uk or call on 01908 663958 and they will arrange to connect you with us to help you work anywhere without limits....

4 ways to drink coffee 🙂

Coffee is One of the Most Consumed Drinks in the World Alongside water and tea, coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide with over 400 billion cups of it being consumed each year.For some great tasting, ethically produced and supported coffee please look no further than  the products on offer from Garden of Eden, Coffee-Wise, and Carita Every bag of GOE you purchase also enables a person in need to receive assistance through Premier Lifeline, a UK Christian helpline that...

International Day of Charity - 5th Sept 2022

Worldwide charities battle sickness, safeguard children, and give hope to countless numbers of people every year in order to save and enhance people's lives.Any charitable donation, big or small, money or time, can go a long way to helping solve some of the world’s worst problems, such as child hunger or the environment..It's International Day of Charity, and even the tiniest acts of kindness can have a huge impact on someone else's life. Why not use today to assist a needy person?Many Charity...

Back to School Newsletter + Blog + Welcome Back MessageNew post

It’s officially back to school season! I’d like to share with you our Welcome Back schools newsletter beloe We have lots of exciting support for you (and more coming soon!). In the newsletter you’ll find: 5 top tips to get Back to School ready Pat Fellow’s news update Bidfood Direct recipe support Theme days And much more! I hope you enjoy the newsletter, and as always, please do feel free to reach out for further information or support. Best Wishes Jayne Jayne BenfieldNational Accoun...

Are you concerned about energy overpayments

Well done to our Validation Team for their hard work in August!Want to know if you are overpaying on your gas and electricity?Get in touch on;☎️ 0808 178 8170💻 customercare@utility-aid.co.ukRequest a free Utility Aid bill auditCSCBG MEMBERS - When you contact UA don't forget to mention that you are a CSCBG member....

Raising environmental awareness

We all need to become more environmentally conscious, so there’s a greater focus than ever on workplace sustainability. Trying to find greener products, and making sure they truly are better than the alternatives, is a complex task.Julie Hadley, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Banner, explains what she looks for in green workplace products in our new blog.A guide to going green...

Coffee is One of the Most Consumed Drinks in the World

Alongside water and tea, coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide with over 400 billion cups of it being consumed each year....

EDUCATION SUPPLIES

The Summer Holidays are nearly over! Make sure you have everything you need for the return back to the classrooms! -We have a large range of high quality and affordable education supplies to purchase today online.PREMIER - EDUCATION SUPPLIES...

Charities Network Issue 8 - Diversifying income and alternative revenue streams.

What's inside this issue:👉 5 key benefits of loan finance - Charity Bank👉 How promoting legacy giving can help your charity - Charities Aid Foundation👉 Why use "a case for support" for funding bids and grant applications? and how to write one - Ian McLintockThanks to our contributors this month. If you would like to receive this issue, you can sign up here:JOIN THE CHARITIES NETWORK...

Screwfix replaces iconic paper catalogue with digital screens

After 30 years of production, we will no longer be printing physical copies of our iconic catalogue.With more customers shopping online, we will continue to focus on delivering hyper convenience, centred around our digital offering across our app, website, and in store order points.We are really excited to be further investing in our digital- first approachTo read more click on the image below:...

The Plastic Packaging Tax - all you need to know

To Find out how Bidfood can  support you please click on the image above.CSCBG partner with Bidfood, one of the largest food wholesalers in the UK with 24 depotsacross the country, Bidfood’s mission is to deliver service excellence, making customers lives easier and helping them to grow. They supply a unique portfolio of fantastic quality food and catering products with everything in one delivery, from frozen and ambient to fresh meat and vegetables.CSBG has agreed specially negotiated pr...

Make the most of Summer ☀

Summer's not over just yet! This summer has been scorching hot and we've brought you a range of recipes, insights,tips and summer events, but we aren't finished just yet! Soak up the last few weeks of summer before we transition into autumn with some of our delicious food, drink and treat offerings for your customers to enjoy.Find out more at:  Bidfood - Summer's not over just yet!...

Are you concerned about your energy costs rising this winter,

Expectations were that energy bills were going to rise by an average of  46% in October.  Analysts are now  advising that  the increase to energy bills are expected to be much higher than previously feared, with the average increase predicted to be at least 65%  and posssibly as high as 82%. If your concerned about your energy costs rising this winter, then please consider attending the Webinar that Utility Aid in partnership with CSCBG will be holding on 12th September ...