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Over £130 million in illegal working fines were issued to UK employers in 2025.

rom restaurants and care homes to construction firms and logistics companies, businesses across a wide range of sectors faced significant penalties for failing to carry out the correct Right to Work checks.The good news? These risks can be reduced with the right processes in place.In our latest blog, we break down:🟡 The latest Home Office figures🟡 Which sectors were affected🟡 How Right to Work checks help protect your business🟡 What you can do to stay compliantRead the full blog here...

Why CSC Buying Group Members Should Consider Trinitas Wealth Management

Running a successful business is about more than generating revenue. It is about creating long-term financial security, protecting your family, planning for the future, and ensuring your wealth reflects the values that matter most to you. For many members of the CSC Buying Group, those priorities extend beyond simple financial returns and into responsible stewardship, ethical decision-making, and building a lasting legacy. That is where Trinitas Wealth Management offers something genuinely diff...

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Ready for a Hike Through the Bible? 10ofThose - DEAL OF THE WEEK

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The Utility Aid NCT 2027 Closes Soon: Don't Miss Your Chance to Secure Better Energy Pricing

There are only a few days left before the National Charity Tender (NCT) closes on 21st August 2026. If you're a charity or none profit organisation going out out of contract or your energy agreement is coming up for renewal, there's still time to speak with Utility Aid and discover how joining the National Chartity Tender (NCT) 2027 could help your organisation reduce energy costs and gain greater budget certainty.The 2027 NCT basket is still open, and for many charities and not-for-profit organ...

NISBETS - End of Season Clearance now on - up to 75% off

Founded in 1983, Nisbets is the UK’s largest supplier of catering equipment, built around a simple idea: making high-quality catering equipment accessible at competitive prices.Their promise, “Catering equipment made simple,” is underpinned by three key strengths:Choice – More than 43,000 products, competitive pricing and flexible ways to shop.Quality – Reliable products and service options designed to meet the needs of businesses and organisations of all sizes.Service – Fast deliver...

Meet the team behind the Screwfix app 👋

When you open the Screwfix app, find what you need and place an order in a few taps, it all feels pretty straightforward. Making it feel that simple is anything but. Behind the scenes is our Digital Channel team, a group of specialists spanning digital trading, ecommerce, marketing, customer experience and delivery. They look after everything from attracting customers into the app and developing new digital propositions, through to driving engagement and continuing to evolve our Sprint...

🚀 Discover What's New at Nisbets 🔎

We're constantly expanding our range to help hospitality businesses stay ahead. 🏆From innovative refrigeration and labour-saving equipment to sustainable solutions and front-of-house essentials, our New Arrivals webpage is packed with the latest products from leading brands. Recent additions include the Polar G-Series Cold Room, Buffalo High-Speed Oven and Sterling Pro Outdoor Bottle Cooler.Explore all the latest launches and find your next business upgrade!Visit ➡️ New Arrivals...

5 Signs Your Organisation Needs New Mattresses

Is it time to replace the mattresses across your care home, school, college or conference centre?Mattresses are easy to overlook. They sit quietly in bedrooms and accommodation spaces, doing an important job every night — until they start showing signs that they have reached the end of their useful life.For organisations managing multiple bedrooms, replacing mattresses isn't simply about comfort. It's about maintaining standards, managing hygiene, responding to feedback and planning expenditur...

Cleaning & Washroom Essentials: Keep Your Facilities Fresh, Clean & Ready

From churches and charities to schools, hospitality venues, care settings and community facilities, keeping your buildings clean, hygienic and welcoming is essential.But cleaning and washroom supplies are also the kind of everyday essentials that can quietly add up to a significant amount of your annual purchasing spend.That’s where Banner can help.Through the Christian Supply Chain Buying Group, members can access Banner’s extensive range of workplace and facilities supplies, making it easi...

Is Your IT Ready for September? 💻

September will be here before you know it — and for schools, charities, churches and other organisations, it often means busy offices, returning staff, new starters and increased demands on your IT systems.The summer break is the perfect opportunity to take a step back and ask:Is your IT really ready for September?A little preparation now could help avoid unnecessary disruption later.Through Christian Supply Chain Buying Group, EasiPC can help you get your IT in shape with:✅ I...

Save up to 35% on Spa Essentials

Give guests the comfort they deserve with the Mitre Essentials Simply Flip Flops. Designed with a durable polyethylene sole and a textured rice pattern, the flip flops provide flexibility underfoot while helping improve grip during everyday wear. This makes them especially useful for spa and pool use, where floors get slippery.✅ Lightweight and comfortable✅ Durable PVC strap for repeated use✅ Enhanced grip for wet areas✅ Classic white finish✅ Perfect for spas, pools, leisure clubs and ...

Utility-Aid Webinar 10th September

We wanted to share our Utility-Aid webinar Eventbrite link with you. Please feel free to sign up yourselves and share it far and wide with any charities and not-for-profit organisations who are interested The session is an opportunity to hear the latest developments in the energy market, understand what they could mean for charities and community organisations, and ask any questions you may have in an informal and supportive environment.We recently hosted a similar sess...

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Nisbets is the UK’s largest supplier of catering equipment, established in 1983 on the basic principle of high-quality catering equipment affordably priced. They aim to provide “Catering equipment made simple” in three main ways:Choice - of product range, price and shopping channel.Quality - with different product and service options.Service - by setting the industry standard, speed to market and making it easy to do business with them.Nisbets products cover everything from refrigeration t...

10ofThose - A Christian Classic: this week's DEAL OF THE WEEK and 4 weeks to go - short reads to finish!

10ofThose has partnered with the Christian Supply Chain Buying Group (CSCBG) to offer an exclusive extra 10% discount for CRNet and CSCBG members. Even better, this stacks on top of existing website deals and bulk offers—helping churches, ministries, and individuals stretch their budgets even further.Perfect for church groups, outreach, or simply stocking up on a trusted resource.How It WorksVisit our CSCBG partner page for 10ofThose by clicking on the image above.Click through ...

🔥 August Offers from Nisbets – Smart Solutions for Your Back of House

Looking to make your kitchen or catering operation work a little smarter? Nisbets’ August spotlight is all about Vogue Back of House – a range designed to help you keep your kitchen organised, efficient and ready for service.From food preparation and storage to essential kitchen equipment, Vogue offers practical, hard-working solutions at competitive prices, making it a great choice for busy kitchens across churches, charities, schools, care homes, hospitality venues and other CSC Buying Gro...

Creating a workplace where everyone can thrive starts with the right support.

That's why we're delighted to launch the People Positive icon, making it easier than ever to identify products designed to support accessibility, wellbeing and inclusion.Covering four key areas, the new icon helps organisations source solutions that meet a wide range of needs:- Neurological & Learning- Mental Health- Sensory & Cognitive- Mobility & MovementFeaturing a dandelion, a symbol of resilience and adaptability, the icon reflects our commitment to helping b...

Up to 25% off Victorinox + triple rewards points

Nisbets is the UK’s largest supplier of catering equipment, established in 1983 on the basic principle of high-quality catering equipment affordably priced. They aim to provide “Catering equipment made simple” in three main ways: Choice - of product range, price and shopping channel. Quality - with different product and service options. Service - by setting the industry standard, speed to market and making it easy to do business with them. Nisbets products cover everything from refrigerati...

Managing Mental Health related absences guide for your members - ready-to-share copy inside

Mental health-related absence is now one of the biggest drivers of sickness absence in UK workplaces. The HSE estimates 964,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, leading to 22.1 million working days lost.For employers, getting it wrong can have serious consequences. Inconsistent absence management can impact employee wellbeing, increase legal risk and make it harder to attract and retain talented people.That's why the experts at our Partner, Citation have...

What Makes a Chair Truly Built to Last?

When choosing furniture for care homes, healthcare settings, community facilities or hospitality spaces, it's easy to focus on how a chair looks. But the real measure of quality is what lies beneath the upholstery.For organisations where furniture is used every day by residents, guests, patients and visitors, investing in well-built seating can reduce replacement costs, improve comfort and provide years of dependable service.The LR2250 Lounge Chair has been engineered with durability, comfort an...

Worldwide Web day

When web access works well, it quietly supports everything your business does. When it doesn’t, the impact is immediate. Saturday was World Wide Web Day, a reminder of just how essential the web is to modern organisations.Businesses often face challenges such as protecting users from harmful content, managing appropriate use, or ensuring guest access doesn’t compromise employee performance. Others struggle with inconsistent access to critical web-based services or with allocating bandwidth e...

Heading to University? Make the Move Easier with Practical Student Starter Packs

For many young people, moving to university is their first real taste of independent living. It is an exciting time filled with new experiences, new friendships and opportunities — but preparing for that first move can also feel overwhelming.From bedding and towels to kitchen equipment and everyday essentials, there is a long list of things students need before they arrive at their new accommodation. For parents and students already juggling exam results, accommodation arrangements and the emo...

Plan ahead: Your 2027 diaries are just a click away!

Premier Office Supplies is a Christian workplace solution provider. We supply a wide range of furniture, from single chairs to full fit outs - cafe furniture to soft seating. In addition, we offer a full range of office products with over 23,000 items available for delivery the next day. Our other product sectors include printed workwear, confidential shredding, water coolers and print. This combined with our commitment to excellent customer care and easy to navigate webstore gives you the compl...

Start the month with up to 40% off bestsellers

Nisbets is the UK’s largest supplier of catering equipment, founded in 1983 on a simple principle: high-quality catering equipment at affordable prices. Their mission is summed up in their promise of “Catering equipment made simple,” delivered through three core strengths:Choice – an extensive product range, competitive pricing, and flexible shopping channels.Quality – reliable products supported by tailored service options to suit different business needs...