Corporate social responsibility
B P Collins is one of the largest employers in Gerrards Cross and within Buckinghamshire, so we place considerable importance on building and strengthening our relationships with our local community. We also recognise the impact we have on these areas, as well as the responsibility we have to operate in a manner which protects the environment.
We aim to address the following areas:
Charitable giving and fundraising
Each year we donate to and support a number of national and local charitable organisations and activity based events as part of our charitable giving programme.
The firm also considers supporting employees undertaking charitable activities throughout the year. Employees of B P Collins continue to raise considerable funds for a variety of good causes each year and past successes have included the Rome and London marathons, Movember, skydives, triathlons, tea parties and many more…
Firm team compete in Helly Hansen triathlon raising money for Chilterns MS Centre
Fundraising criteria
Whilst we would like to be able to support all good causes presented to us, we apply the following criteria:
- We sponsor a limited number of national and local activity based events as part of our charitable giving programme. We also donate funds to a number of local causes where we have a history of providing support through our community programme.
- We understand that there are causes important to employees that fall outside of the criteria above. The firm considers donating monies to B P Collins staff undertaking charitable activities and is happy to enable links to websites such as JustGiving to collect donations.
- Where it is not possible to support a charity, we explain why we can't and encourage charities to apply in future years.
- B P Collins supports various pro bono initiatives within the firm. We have a firm-wide policy that backs the efforts being made by individuals and teams within the firm and encourage new projects.
Community programme
We donate a portion of our charitable funds to a number of local establishments and events where we have a history of providing support. We aim to support schools, sporting associations, clubs and recreational groups from neighbouring towns and villages which serve the local community.
Over the years B P Collins has supported the Bucks SportsAid Foundation, Gerrards Cross Memorial Association, Bucks New University, The Epilepsy Society and many more…
B P Collins mentored Bucks New University students to victory in the Apprentice Challenge
Environment and Climate
B P Collins is committed towards protecting the environment for future generations. We have established an Environmental Committee to inform, monitor, recommend and implement changes in behaviour and working practices in order to minimise our impact on the environment.
We have identified our most significant environmental impact as the use of resources and production of waste in our offices. We are committed to managing and minimising our impacts and are currently liaising with the Carbon Neutral Society to explore further ways of reducing our emissions at the source.
Environment Policy Statement
Our objectives:
- Complying with relevant legislation and regulations in relation to the environment, as it affects our industry
- Minimising energy consumption in our offices
- Minimising waste through the mantra "reduce, reuse, recycle"
- Minimising the use of transport by encouraging video-conferencing rather than face-to-face meetings, car-pooling and a cycle to work scheme
- Informing and educating our staff on environmentally-friendly working practices
- Sourcing fair trade food and drink where possible
People and Diversity
B P Collins is committed to promoting a fair working environment in which all are treated equally regardless of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, disability or age.
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