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Risk Insights - Volunteers and Duty of care 1

Volunteers provide incredible value and expertise to the public and third sectors each year.It’s estimated that 14 million people formally volunteered at least once a month in 2020/21. They are essential in meeting the demands and needs of many not-for-profit services. Although volunteers do not have the same rights as employees, they still have a right to a duty of care not just to fulfil specific laws but to ensure good relations between trustees, managers, volunteers and employees.The right...

Millac Lakeland Dairies Afternoon Team Promotion - Care Homes

Dear All Please find communication below from Lakeland Dairies who have launched a fantastic promotional activity plan, to support Afternoon tea week 8th to 14th August,  in conjunction with Millac Gold Double CreamSome great activity/inspiration can be found in the NAPA Afternoon Tea resource pack. Please click on the image below for more information,...

Ever think about the environmental impact of your cleaning products? 🌎

No? Well you should! Read our latest blog to find out why 👇How to clean green – what does it actually mean?...

Important Customer Notification

Dear Customer, Further information has been released in regard to the strike action on 29th July and 1st August 2022. We have been assured that all appointments on 29th July and 1st August will remain in place, however the appointment book for these dates has now been closed.  Openreach will prioritise repair and endeavour to hit their SLA's using contractor and resource and direct labour.  In regard to escalations, we may see some degradation in the SLA both during the strike pe...

What helps you to get through the warm summer months? ☀️

Our Summer Essentials brochure is packed with products to keep you productive and happy throughout the warmer months.From fans, to drinks and snacks, to hygiene products to keep the hayfever and COVID germs at bay, and much more! Click the image above for the range....

Are you having issues working from home?

Are you having issues working from home? Here @ SCG we can help. With a wide range of options from the 3 major networks. Why not give us a call on 03456 200 222 or visit us at  https://www.scgconsulting.ukSupplier EnquiryIf you're not a CSCBG member and are interested in speaking with SCG for advice or a no obligation quotation, then complete the ‘enquiry form’  on our website. If you do contact them directly, please ensure you mention you are a member of Christian Supply Chai...

Tradepoint - make sure you make the most of these offers!

Please click on the image above for details of these limited time offers  Details of other Tradepoint offers are available on the TradePoint website:www.Trade-Point.co.uk CSCBG members get their 10% discount on top of the offer discounts, which makes this a great way to save money. You can shop online  once you have registered your card details  and use ANY B&Q till in any store and do not have to use a trade till if you didn’t want too. Did you also know that if your organisat...

Important Customer Notification

Dear Customer, As you may have seen in the media, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has voted for industrial actions and announced that BT members (engineers and contact centre members) will be serving notice for strike action on Friday 29th July and Monday 1st August 2022. SCG partners with a number of infrastructure providers, however, as some of our products and services are reliant on BT, we wanted to make you aware that the strike action could impact both the delivery a...

Utility Aid - Latest Energy Outlook

Utility Aid’s latest Energy Outlook Report – Please click here for an update on the energy market. If your concerned about your energy costs rising this winter, please get in touch for a free Energy Audit to receive help and advice with your organisations procurement needs. Enter your organisations details to start the process.  https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/CSCBG...

Beat the summer heat

Please click on the iamge above for more information.Premier Office Supllies are a Family run Christian business established in 1993, serving the business, education, public and private sectors. Based in Reading, we deliver throughout the UK. Premier OfficeSupplies aim to be a trusted supplier of office products and services. We have a reputation for valuing customers, suppliersand staff. Displaying honesty, integrity and excellence. We  provide CSCBG members with a total solution with acce...

#Plastic Free July ?

Have you made any changes to your plastic consumption throughout #PlasticFreeJuly ?Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste during July and beyond.From cutlery to sticky tape, stationery to packaging solutions; Banner's B Green catalogue has lots of plastic-free options.Click on the image below for more information....

Screwfix Live 2022 is BACK and we’ve MISSED YOU!

Screwfix Live 2022 is BACK and we’ve MISSED YOU! We’re returning to Farnborough at the International Exhibition & Conference Centre from Friday 23rd September – Sunday 25th September 2022. We’re bringing you 1000’s of exclusive SHOW DEALS, including at LEAST 10% OFF EVERYTHING at the show, plus a free goody bag when you register now and attend! It’s the best opportunity to get your hands on the latest products from over 170 TOP brands, it’s the go-to place for all Tradespeople an...

How is the energy crisis affecting your rural community buildings?

A survey is being conducted to better understand the needs of England’s 10,000+ rural community buildings as energy prices continue to soar.Click the link below to read about why ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England and Utility Aid are running this survey and what we hope to achieve as a result of thisEngland’s village halls asked about the impact of rising energy prices...

SCG Be More Together – More than just the sum of its parts.

We recently announced the creation of SCG Be More Together. #SCGTogether will continue to focus first on people and then on aligning the best communications #technologies available to deliver real and meaningful value. In our mission to support and optimise businesses across the #UK, we are committed to delivering on the promise of the #Cloud and ensuring you are #MoreConnected than ever before.” We are dedicated to supporting you to get More of w...

In the fight against climate change, every little helps.

For businesses, little changes across the board can have a big overall impact. In our blog, Julie Hadley, Banner's CSR and Social Value Manager, discusses green products you could swap out to create a more sustainable office.Banner Blog - Sustainable products for a greener office....

Bidfood Care Home Newsletter July 2022

This issue includes  and showcases: New diabetes Caterer’s Campus module How to use trends within the care sector blog (which was launched today!) Caterer’s Calendar And more!...

Are you spending well?

With supplier prices rising at extraordinary levels rates if you need to make some costs savings or have significant purchases coming up or just want to check your buying well then simply  there’s no better time than now to undertake a benchmarking exercise with CSCBG to ensure that your purchasing remains competitive Whether you’re looking for a competitive price on a single piece of furniture, mobile phone or A4 paper or looking for a  procurement service for areas such as Utili...

TRADEPOINT LATEST OFFERS

These are the latest offers available from Friday 15th July 2022 up until the 1st August 2022Christian Supply Chain partner with B&Q TradePoint and have an agreed a 10% discount across the full range in B&Q* for our members and remember you also get your 10% on top of any promotions or sales in the store or online. See all the latestr offers at  www.Trade-Point.co.uk    Did you know that if yiur organisation is a CSCBG member ALL of your employees also qualify ...

Access Insurance will be attending CRE

We'll be exhibiting at CRE again this year. You can get a free ticket as an attendee using our link below.FREE CRE ACCESSThere will be many stalls offering their resources and services or showcasing their mission. Lots of inspiration for churches and charities....

Gopak support the RukSak45218 Charity

A request for help from a charity struck a chord with us here at Gopak. RukSak45218 is a charity supporting families in Wiltshire with essential items. Donations of clothes were being unceremoniously dumped on the floor in the Charity's premises, as they had no alternative means for the clothes to be displayed. So we stepped in and came to their aid, with a donation of folding tables. Now donated clothes for those in need, have a place to be sorted and displayed. Keep up the great work the Ruksa...

2Circles Consulting re-branding to SCG Consulting,

Hello Everyone, we are re-branding from 2CirclesConsulting to SCG Consulting, in line with our sister and parent companies. Same team, same industry leading service, same enthusiasm, same passion and same office dog. Just a new name keeping us in line with our tremendous team. We do have a vast product offering, increased buying power and incredible 24/7 support with our team, and are part of a £100M group....

Introducing Mitre - ECO

Take the next step to making your business more environmentally friendly without compromising on quality. Our Eco-range of bed linen, duvets, pillows, towels and bathrobes has been carefully crafted and manufactured in an eco-friendly way that does not compromise biodiversity. What's not to love? Discover more - https://www.mitrelinen.co.uk/introducing-mitre-eco...

bemorefab

Some of the Ace Furniture team came together to show our support for Florence.Happy birthday Florence!#bemorefab #support #charitybeginsathome show your support by visiting https://www.gkcct.org/bemorefab and donating to such a worthwhile cause....

Concerned about your energy costs rising this winter?

If your concerned about your energy costs rising this winter, please get in touch for a free Energy Audit and receive help and advice with your organisations procurement needs. Don’t forget that the price cap does not apply to commercial premises. In fact, there is no price cap on business energy, which means that suppliers can increase their out of contract rates by as much as they see necessary to cover their increased costs. Enter your organisations details to start the process. www.ut...

Prepare an incident response plan.

In addition to a crisis communication protocol, your BCP should include an incident response plan to ensure your organisation is prepared to respond appropriately and efficiently to a disaster. This plan should be practised and reviewed regularly for effectiveness. Specifically, the plan should include the following elements:• IT and data recovery: Implement a data backup programme to protect and recover important information. Enforce workplace policies that assist in both preventing and mitig...