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Shelter of Hope Kenya

The Shelter of Hope Centre is a non-profit organisation that reaches out to orphaned and poor children and youths by instilling spiritual confidence in them so that they can contribute to society's success. We've started initiatives to help women through empowerment tactics and support for elderly widows as a result of our work. The Shelter of Hope Centre (SOHC) was founded in 2005 with modest beginnings, with Ishmael Ochieng Okuku and his wife Moline Adhiambo Ochieng sharing a vision. They...

Integral Mission Forum - Church and Community Wed, 18 May 2022 09:30 - Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00 BST

Church & Community Event Programme...

Ensure you have all your workplace needs covered this season!

From GBC Foton laminators, to Rexell shredders and Sasco planners, we have you covered.If it's time for a Spring clean? Get your files in order with Snopake filing solutions, ideal for storage both for home workspaces and the office.Find all our solutions in the brand new, handy-size, workplace solutions catalogue.HERE...

Trust us to take care of your education catering needs

Our team is passionate, knowledgeable, and always willing to help.  Meet Rebecca O'Keefe, who has been working in education catering for over 18 years!Find out more about how we can help your school, college, or university HERE...

Take a look at how Canon EMEA is embracing a better way forward.

Find out more about Canon and ASL HEREDid you know? Since 2008, Cannon have taken 40,220 tonnes of plastics from used products for recycling as raw materials – doing their part to ease the pressure on our worlds precious and natural resources.CANNON EMBRACING A BETTER WAY FORWARDTo find out how ASL can help your oragnistion with your photo copier requirements including mamaged print service please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

The cost of legal action

Costs of legal action can rise quickly - our guide on legal expenses insurance looks at the cover you need - and the common exclusions to look out for before you buy.ACCESS INSURANCE RESOURCES...

Nisbets live event (Avonmouth) on 9th and 10th March

Looking forward to seeing you there! There are limited places so everyone please REGISTER TODAY.We don’t want you to miss out!...

Use Utility Aid don't bother to go anywhere else!

Utility Aid are the largest energy broker for the not for profit sector in the UK.  Dedicated to working in a way that is fair for all. Working with suppliers to give the lowest prices in the UK - guaranteed.But don't just take our word for it!One our CSCBG members Eternity Church Norwich  recently signed with Utility  Aid. Please see their review on trust pilot below. ...

Take a look at our 5 tips to stay safe online

➡️Set a strong passwordPasswords are one of the biggest weak spots in the whole #Internet security structure; surnames, pet names, or nicknames are the ones you want to stay away from 🔢➡️Make sure your #InternetConnection is Secure...When you go online in a public place: avoid using public Wi-Fi connections 🔑➡️Be careful what you postThe internet does not have a delete key 👩➡️Keep your Antivirus program up to dateInternet security software cannot prot...

Communication has always been essential to the success of any business.

Today, more so than ever, your business needs to be more agile to respond to customers quickly, day or night, and your employees need to be equipped to handle a constant flow of queries across multiple channels.In this new digital age we live in, faster response times can be a key differentiator, helping you stay ahead of the competition and stand out in a crowded market.Being More Collaborative with your workforce no matter how or where you work is essential to any environment. Please contact u...

Room for Reward

Room to Reward - Registered Charity Using anticipated unsold hotel rooms to make a small difference to those who make such a big difference to others.  We offer hidden heroes within registered charities the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing and deserving short break in order to acknowledge their dedication and allow them to recharge their batteries. Through our partnerships with various hotels, we are able to offer complimentary short breaks to eligible hidden heroes for up to three nights....

TRADEPOINT DEALS - 10th-28th FEBRUARY 2022

Even though its not mentioned this offer also includes 20% off Wallpaper and Curtains too so not a bad offer especially as CSCBG members get their 10% discount on top of the offer discount.Did you 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 ...

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Did you know that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has been extended until 31st March 2022. The funding for the scheme is currently £42m and allows organisations to apply for the  recovery of  VAT payments on any repairs made to your  listed church.  Applications are allowed  to include repairs that were invoiced up to a year before the application date. The scheme applies only to repairs, maintenance and alteration works to listed buildings that are ...

UTILITY PRICE INCREASES

Today’s charities and not for profit organisations depend on funding for frontline services. We understand that meticulous financial decisions are vital for maintaining and sustaining projects at a local and national level. Projects integral for the wellbeing and quality of life of all members of society. Therefore, it is paramount that costs for utility bills are kept to a minimum. Utility Aid appreciate the pressures on the third sector and are formidable in protecting charities and not for ...

Keep the colds away!

 We’ve got you covered during these cold winter months! 🤧Catch it, Bin it, Kill it - we're all familiar with that phrase, and being back at the office shouldn't mean that our health has to be compromised.Ideal for use at the office or at home, facial tissues promote both user hygiene and personal care.See the range: HERE...

Enhance your school's broadband with a connection that just works

A fast reliable, safe internet connection is an essential must have for schools to effectively operate on a day to day basis. With numerous devices connecting to it during the school day, a broadband service similar to those used at home won’t meet your needs EasiPC partner with the leading UK provider for education connectivity and currently provide broadband connectivity to over 90 schools and academies. If you are looking to change your ISP, these are just some of the things you can expect...

Operation Orphan

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Operation Orphan . We are donating mattresses to them to support their fantastic work. Find out more and how you can get involved HERE...

Hands up who has a protector on their pillow 🙋‍♀️

If the answer is no, then you may wish to re-consider…….Research has shown that after 2 years, approximately a third of a pillows weight is made up of dead skin and mites! Yuk!We do an extensive range of pillow and mattress protectors. Sleep well, sleep safe...

Want to browse and compare our range easily?

With Banner's 2022 digital catalogue, you can search, hyperlink to sections, and easily share with colleagues. It’s just one way we're helping customers access our range in a sustainable way.Explore the catalogue HERE...

⭐️ RECORD BREAKING MONTH ⭐️

We are so proud of the amount of money our bureau team recover for our customers every month. Last month our team recovered the largest amount ever for our customers in a single month!If you would be interested in finding out if we could recover overcharges for you, get in touch on with the CSCBG team at buy@cscbg.org.uk and they will connect you with us...

How to improve your Corporate Social Responsibility through connectivity

By now hopefully you will be aware of the upcoming nationwide switch from ISDN lines to a full fibre broadband solution in 2025,and we have reiterated time and time again the amazing benefits of this future-proof technology, however this Fibre solution is beneficial in even more ways than you may already think.  Click below to find out how Full Fibre can help your business achieve its' CSR goals this year and steps you can take to help the environment through your internet use.FULL FIBRE & ...

Have you heard the news?

We recently launched our new fully shoppableguides, which allow customers to add products straight into their BidfoodDirect basket as they go. It's simple to use, just browse, click on the fivedigit product codes of the desired products and add them directly to youronline shopping basket. It really is that easy!...

FACILITY SUPPLIES FROM PREMIER

DID YOU KNOW PREMIER DO OFFICE SUPPLIES?  We can save your business time and money by providing supplies for your facility at the same time as your office supplies. We’re experts in sourcing and supplying hygiene, catering, washroom and workplace safety supplies. We supply high-street brands as well as own-brand products, so you’ll find exactly what you need to maintain a happy, healthy and safe working environment.  ...

2022 Workplace Solutions

IT'S HERE! We're delighted to announce the launch of our brand new 2022 Workplace Solutions catalogue! Simply add BANCATU22 to your next order.During the catalogue process, we focused on maximising choice for our customers, in the most sustainable way possible. Discover our expanded range of sustainable products, easily identified via our Green Choice symbol - and NEW for 2022, you can find our 'Made In Britain' symbol showing locally sourced options.We're also excited to include innovative...

💥RECORD BREAKING NEWS!💥

The fantastic bureau team at Utility Aid broke a record throughout 2021 and recovered £734,766.72 for the not-for-profit sector!!!HOW AMAZING IS THIS!  Incredible WORK ! What a way to start 2022! 💪#notforprofit #charities #recordbreaking #savings #recovered #domoregood #dreamteam...