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Are you aware of The Big switch on to the Cloud?

To find out what this means for you and your business, contact 2Circles for a full review of your current setup. We’re with you every step of the way to guide and implement your transition to telephony services that give you More....

Cyber-Security Fundamentals for Organisations #04

1. Check security logsLogging is the practice of managing the log data produced by your applications and infrastructure. Determine what logging you have in place, where logs are stored and how long logs are retained.Security monitoring is vital for the identification and detection of threats to your IT systems. Review your logs—especially antivirus logs—regularly to search for errors, anomalies or suspicious activity. Where possible, keep your logs for at least one month.2. Check you...

Cyber-Security Fundamentals for Organisations #03

Access management is the process of identifying, tracking and managing users’ access to any IT applications or systems. Increase your access management resilience through the following methods:• Bolster password security—Ask staff to ensure passwords are unique to the organisation and not re-used at home. Educate users to create strong and unique passwords with a mixture of letters, numbers and characters.• Review accounts—Carefully review any accounts with privileged or admini...

We have now exceeded 100 TrustPilot reviews!!! 👏

We are absolutely over the moon and want to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers who have left such wonderful reviews.UTILITY AID - Trust Pilot Reviews 👉 HERE...

“Natasha Clinical Trial”

Bidfood is proud to be a research founding partner of the “Natasha Clinical Trial”, contributing to a new ground-breaking study for those living with allergies.Our Chief Executive, Andrew Selley said “We are incredibly proud to be a part of such important and potentially life-changing research that will not only help build confidence for those with severe allergies when eating out of home, but more importantly save countless lives. We are really looking forward to being a part of this exci...

Exciting news....

We are delighted to introduce our folding Mud Kitchen, the ultimate accompaniment to messy play inside and out. Based on the principles of our lightweight folding mechanism, the Mud Kitchen is portable, with a balanced carry handle, a UV resistant composite top which features cooker rings and is supplied with three stainless steel bowls. Ideal for nurseries, playgroups and primary schools, who need to pack furniture away at the end of play, the Mud Kitchen provides a great platform for free play...

Celebrate Summer 🤝 National Vegetarian Week

Have you included some tasty meatless alternatives to your meal this National Vegetarian Week? Our Vegan Vibes summer webpage contains fantastic insights, advice, and great plant-based goods that you can use this week and throughout the summer!Click on the image below for more information...

Healthcare Furniture

Ace Furniture  has a great selection of Healthcare Furniture on our new websiteClick to visit our Healthcare website...

Charities Network - Mental Health & Wellbeing

The NCVO's guide to supporting mental health and wellbeing 👇- 5 ways to improve wellbeing at work- Tips for staying well at work- Impact of workplace problemsSee the details HERE...

Cyber-Security Fundamentals for Organisations #02

Keep systems and cyber-defences up-to-date.1. Check Your System PatchingSystem patching is essential to correct errors in software that could lead to vulnerabilities if not fixed. Make sure you patch the following:• Users’ desktops, laptops and mobile devices (If possible, turn on automatic updates.)• Firmware on your organisation’s devices• Internet-facing servicesAdditionally, review any unpatched systems. Ideally, all key business systems should be patched. If this isn’t practical...

World Telecommunications Day

 Telecoms has revolutionized how the world connects and we are thankful to be a part of it.2 Circles are an award winning telecoms specialist providing complete solutions coupled with best in class service and guaranteed cost savings.Products and Services: Line and calls, Broadband, Internet,VOIP, Mobiles, Phone systems and IT SolutionsCSCBG Memeber Pricing: Quoted per enquiry due to complexity and diversity of need,but members usually save between 25-40%To find out more contact us at buy@c...

Office Administrator

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and competent individual to join our small, highly motivated team in Milton Keynes. Location: Milton KeynesSalary: £20,000 - £21,500 pro-rata (according to experience)Contact Name: Keith HagonContact Email: office@crnet.org.ukContact Phone: 01908 477951Closing Date: 31 May, 2022 Full Description We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and competent individual to join our small, highly motivated team in Milton...

Cyber-Security Fundamentals for Organisations #01

Overview Cyber-security breaches continue to be a problem for all types of organisations. According to a survey by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, four in 10 businesses and a quarter of charities reported experiencing cyber-attacks in the past 12 months. While organisations are always at risk from a cyber-attack, there may be a heightened risk at certain times. Broader problems—such as hacktivism and geopolitical tensions—can increase the cyber-risk organisations ...

MORE May Marketplace deals 🤩

Bidfood are offering more new Marketplace deals and offers during May 2022.  Find out about these deals by clicking on the image above.Bidfood are one of the CSCBG UK pre-qualified suppliers. For more information about Bidfood and how the can help you reduce your wholsale food costs contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

PREMIER OFFICE SUPPLIES ON FACEBOOK

Premier Office Supllies are delighted to announce that their Facebook page is up and running once more. Please take a look to keep up to date with products, offers and general information from Premier! click here to visit our facebook page...

Good Procurement Practice

Good procurement practice is an enabler of your mission in terms of how you manage your profitability. You can look to fundraise or increase sales by 50-60% which will take time, money and have risk associated to it. Or you can potentially have a similar impact by reducing tour costs by 5-10% via good procurement. Taking money out of your bottom line using good procurement as an enabler will help you grow quicker The good news is that Christian Supply Chain is well equipped to help with both yo...

Transition Towards Net Zero - By 2050

To find out more about the partnership between CSCBG and Utility Aid or if you are a new CSCBG member looking to access Utility Aids services for the first time please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

Celebrate Summer 2022

We're getting summer ready and our Celebrate Summer 2022 campaign has officially launched!Come take a look at our summer hot spots and our summer must-have products to include on your menu this year 👀Discover more at Celebrate Summer 2022...

Movement for Good - Nominate a Charity to receive £1000 from Benefact Group

#Movementforgood by Benefact Group for 2022 has begun which means charities have the chance to be nominated to receive a £1,000 donation from the group...

Did you know that your phone has an emergency alert’s function?

Emergency Alerts is a new service from the UK government. It’s expected to launch in summer 2022.Emergency alerts will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby.In an emergency, your phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe.What happens when you get an alert...

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022

After 70 years of service, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee in 2022. If you're planning on commemorating or celebrating  Her Majesty's remarkable reign over Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend on June 2nd-5th our suppliers can help....

Want a FREE desktop Energy audit?

Our fantastic bureau team work tirelessly to gain the right result for our customers. In April they recovered £40,716.20, which is just fantastic! 👏...

It’s Mobile May, so here’s Lou’s top tips on prolonging your mobile battery!

·      Turn off background apps ·      Lower your brightness·      Turn off location services (unless needed)·      Remove unused apps ·      Turn off unwanted notifications (Do Not Disturb can be used on iPhones)Please message us with your own battery saving tips! ...

TRADEPOINT- 10% OFF Everything Online

Further details of rest of the offers are available by visiting TradePoint website: www.Trade-Point.co.uk CSCBG members get their 10% discount on top of the offer discounts, so thats 20% OFF, which makes this a great offer as it’s across the range rather than selected sectors. Usual exclusions apply. 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 th...

Ideas to highlight rights and legal support for volunteers

👉 Develop onboarding resources👉 Send regular emails/updates👉 Cover topics such as whistleblowing, complaints, bullying and grievances - making the processes clear👉 Designate mental health officers👉 Promote health and wellbeingMaking employees, volunteers and stakeholders feel safe and secure is vital - building trust through transparency in drawing attention to their rights, internal & external processes and support will help to enable this....