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: a)Maximise the positive effects b)Minimise any negative effects

3. 3 Main Areas of Responsibility Social Environment Economy

4. R ESPONSIBLE E MPLOYER Risk Management/H&S Diversity Policies Values S USTAINABILITY Resource Use Packaging Recycling E NVIRONMENT Waste Travel Climate Change Energy Consumption Carbon Footprint C OMMUNITY Donations Employee Volunteers College/School Partnerships Regeneration Projects T RADING WITH I NTEGRITY Supply Chain Ethics Trading Fairly

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

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

9. Demonstrating Social Responsibility 1)Employer supported volunteering schemes 2)Pro-bono support and mentoring 3)Gifts and donations

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. House of Bread – Employee Volunteering

14. Tesco Employees – Art and Soul

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

16. 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...

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

18. 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