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Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility. Helena Pilkington Corporate Social Responsibility Officer. What is Corporate Social Responsibility?. How the impact of a business’ activities can, in the wider world, be used in a positive way to: Maximise the positive effects Minimise any negative effects.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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  1. Corporate Social Responsibility Helena Pilkington Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

  2. What is Corporate Social Responsibility? • How the impact of a business’ activities can, in the wider world, be used in a positive way to: • Maximise the positive effects • Minimise any negative effects

  3. 3 Main Areas of Responsibility

  4. Corporate Responsibilities

  5. Why CSR is Important • Widespread loss of trust in business • Wanting to be seen as an organisation that cares • Want to be viewed as a good employer • Helps give them a competitive edge Many larger businesses have CSR targets to meet

  6. What is SOCIAL Responsibility? • Being a good neighbour • Helping and supporting the local community • Giving something back • Investing in worthwhile causes

  7. Demonstrating Social Responsibility • Employer supported volunteering schemes • Pro-bono support and mentoring • Gifts and donations

  8. Social Responsibility - The Benefits • Helps develop and build a good reputation • Improves public perception • Increases employee feel good factor • Supports local charities and good causes • Gain a better understanding of social issues • Appreciate the impact of your business

  9. Benefits of CSR to the Voluntary Sector • Brings valuable skills and experience to an organisation • Helps get crucial work done, which otherwise would likely be impossible • Valuable relationship/partnership established

  10. Employer Supported Volunteering • Normally 2-3 days per year (paid) • Can include team building activities • Helps improve employee skills, experiences and retention • Can be as a one-off or lead into something on-going • As individuals, small or large groups

  11. House of Bread – Employee Volunteering

  12. Tesco Employees – Art and Soul

  13. Do You Need Some help?? • Painting/Decorating • Gardening/Ground clearance • Mentoring/Business advice • Maintenance/Up-keep • One-off event • Catering

  14. Pro-Bono Support/Mentoring Businesses will also offer professional support and advice to a local charity, which could include: • HR • Accountancy • Business Support/Advice • Design and Marketing • Professional Services, etc...

  15. Gifts and Donations • Donations of surplus stock or equipment • Monetary gifts • Fundraising activities • Sponsorship

  16. Further Information If you would like to take advantage of this service, or for more information please: • Email: CSR@vast.org.uk • Call: 0300 3038606

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