Pluggin Ecosystem founder explains why the UK approach to social value had to change

Pluggin Ecosystem founder explains why the UK approach to social value had to change

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Pluggin Ecosystem founder Jay Baughan talks to ActionCOACH about why the UK approach to business social value needed to change to maximise the full community impact potential.
Strategic benefits from public procurement within Pluggin Marketplace areas

Strategic benefits from public procurement within Pluggin Marketplace areas

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There's a major challenge facing every elected and appointed official, when it comes to how they resource the key locally led services and programmes as part of their long-term community safety priorities...There are expected cuts to Home Office and Ministry of Justice grants, which are needed to provide the community grants/contract…
Social Value at Tailored Image: Supporting Restorative Justice at Hydebank College

Social Value at Tailored Image: Supporting Restorative Justice at Hydebank College

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Tailored Image was proud to demonstrate its commitment to social value through a recent project with Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison in Northern Ireland. The scheme involved the donation of 3 sewing machines and hundreds of garments as well as tutorials provided by one of Tailored Image's experts to help upskill students of the college and help prepare them for life outside of the prison system.
How practical, non-financial support and access to professional networks “can dramatically boost charity resilience and sustainability”.

How practical, non-financial support and access to professional networks “can dramatically boost charity resilience and sustainability”.

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Benefact Group is urging UK corporates of all sizes to revisit their approach to charity partnerships, outlining three simple steps any business can take to increase their impact: Dedicate funding for non-financial support, such as training, mentoring or shared resources; Convene charity partners to encourage networking, shared learning, and mental health support; Actively listen to charity feedback to co-create the most effective support. 
Introducing the Tailored Image Education Scholarship

Introducing the Tailored Image Education Scholarship

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Tailored Image, a Northern Ireland business, has sponsored an Educational Scholarship scheme in partnership with its Sri Lankan manufacturing partners, New Universe. The scheme supports over 700 children – all children of the employees in 6 factories run by New Universe. Tailored Image’s financial support for this scholarship includes provision of school bags, copy books and a monetary donation to each child by way of a voucher which can be redeemed at each of their respective schools.
Pluggin Marketplace: Tired remedies won’t end youth knife crime

Pluggin Marketplace: Tired remedies won’t end youth knife crime

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Children & Young People Now is the magazine and website for all professionals who work to improve the life chances of children, young people and families. It is the essential resource on the learning, development, wellbeing and safeguarding of children and young people, from birth to the age of 19.
Motorola Solutions is partnering with Social Enterprise UK

Motorola Solutions is partnering with Social Enterprise UK

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Motorola Solutions is partnering with Social Enterprise UK ... The company's everyday business spend will now address some of the UK's biggest social challenges, from homelessness to the climate emergency.