Impact Warrington

01/11/2012

Members of staff from Novelis spent the day with St Matthew's School in Stretton on the 13th October helping out internally and externally. Staff at the schoold were delighted with the results and the team at Novelis found it hugely satisfying for all those involved and it provided an opportunity for employees from different parts of the business to work together on a project when, on a day to day basis, they have very little contact.

www.novelisrecycling.co.uk

25/10/2012

Impact Warrington has been at the Warrington Voluntary Action Funding Fair in the Gateway today with guest speakers from Santander, Lloyds TSB Foundation, Cheshire Community Foundation and the Lottery. It was brilliant to see such an amazing turn out and hopefully everyone has gone away with some useful information... including how businesses can support them without giving money!!!

25/10/2012

The Business Charity Awards are run by Third Sector magazine to recognise the outstanding contribution made by businesses in the UK to good causes. There are 22 categories that open for entry this year.

Business Charity Awards 2011

23/10/2012

On Saturday 3 members of staff from Scottish Power lent a hand and worked hard helping to paint the perimeter fence at Burtonwood Scout Hut. They managed to get most of it done (it's a big fence) with just a tiny bit left to finish off.

Scottish Power also kindly bought some materials to do the job and worked out that the benefit in kind came in at an amazing £408.78!!!

19/10/2012

Mandatory Carbon Reporting will begin in April 2013 for companies listed on the stock exchange. This is an interesting article from Stephen Gardner on the trend for CSR to be reported on better and reported more:-

Boost stakeholder engagement and brand reputation with a cutting-edge CR reporting and communications strategy. Expert speakers from Bloomberg, Nordea, BMW, GRI, M&S, Pirelli, Henkel, Allianz, Centrica and more.

11/10/2012

Members of staff from Reston's Solicitors also spent a day at the end of September painting the floor and walls of the newly reburbished gym at Warrington Rowing Club.

If anyone wants to get involved in helping this great club, and is maybe looking for a physcial team challenge/volunteering opportunity, Warrington Rowing Club are looking for volunteers to help resurface their car park (and for anyone that knows, this is very much needed!). If you can help, please contact Rebecca at Warrington Voluntary Action on 01925 246880 x

11/10/2012

Another big thank you to Neill Monks from Natural Focus Photography who has been doing some pro-bono work with Warrington Community Living to support their new website which is currently being developed. Neill has also kindly offered to help train some of the staff so that they will be able to take their own good quality pictures in the future. This is a brilliant example of how businesses can support and help build the skills of staff working in the community and voluntary sector.

11/10/2012

A big big thank you to the volunteers from New Balance that came and helped out at the Older People's Celebration event on the 28th September 2012. They loved it so much they've asked to come back next year!!!

11/10/2012

20/09/2012

Are you looking for a team building challenge with a difference? To link in with the national Make a Difference Day on the 27th October 2012, a Corporate Charity Shop Challenge Day will take place in Warrington on Friday 26th October 2012. Teams of 2 - 4 volunteers from local businesses (or publ...

20/09/2012

Sorry, it's taken me a while to get these on, but here's some 'after' photos. I'm still waiting for some more and will post as soon as I get them.