MEMBER NEWS Charitable efforts rewarded
A Derbyshire firm whose staff have given up time to raise thousands of pounds for charity has been recognised for its contribution to the community. Invictus Group, based in Derby
Road, Melbourne, has been awarded a CSR-A Associate accreditation by a fellow Chamber member in return for its employees’ efforts in supporting good causes across the country. They include managing director
Jonny McPhee, who has pledged to run the London Marathon in aid of the Rosie May Foundation – a charity the company has supported for a number of years alongside its ongoing involvement in Derby’s annual Christmas Cheer project. Invictus was given the award
on behalf of social responsibility company CSR-A by Payaro – a newly-established ethical supplier of electronic payment systems. Jonny said: “We have always
done our bit to raise money for good causes and help in the community when we can, so it is very rewarding to have had that commitment formally recognised.” The award coincides with a
commitment from both companies to work together, with Invictus to
supply the technology needed to connect Payaro’s point-of-sale machines to the internet. Burton-based Payaro plans to
use its payment systems to donate a percentage of every financial transaction to the Buddy Bag Foundation. It also hopes to create town centre loyalty schemes, where customers can earn points by buying goods or services at one
business and then cash them in at a neighbouring outlet. Daniel Dunne, owner of Payaro,
added: “CSR is really important to us because by encouraging companies to be more aware of the impact of their business on the rest of society, they will contribute to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders.”
IN BRIEF
Local hospice unveils new brand and logo
After reaching out to its supporters, Derbyshire hospice Treetops has unveiled a new brand and logo – thanks to the generosity of its business “supporters”. The rebrand comes after
feedback from 300 of its backers showed the old brand “no longer reflected the progressive care” Treetops had undertaken in lockdown. The charity welcomed
support from several businesses to help cover rebrand costs through donations of products and services. Chief executive Julie Heath
Jonny McPhee (left) is
presented with Invictus Group's CSR-A Associate certificate by Payaro's Daniel Dunne
said: “It’s widely accepted that people are more likely to donate to a strong brand, but we couldn’t justify the spend, especially on big things like the design and the shop signs – then some wonderful businesses stepped in to help”.
Building Heroes helps veterans start careers
A new partnership between Vision West Nottinghamshire College and Building Heroes will help veterans and service leavers in the East Midlands build a new career in construction. Building Heroes provides skills
LRS supports the community as it comes out of lockdown
As lockdown restrictions have eased, thousands of small businesses and community organisations linked to grassroots sports have reopened across Leicestershire – many of them supported by Leicester- Shire and Rutland Sport (LRS). The not-for-profit group, one of 43 active
partnerships in England to deliver sports development and physical activity programmes at county level, has helped organisations in the sector to adapt to shifting lockdown restrictions that presented significant challenges to business models. Indoor and outdoor activity restarted in April, with
leisure centres and gyms then reopening, and mixed classes due to resume in May. But it came after a year in which many organisations absorbed mounting costs
while simultaneously unable to bring in revenue through events and training. LRS offered support throughout the pandemic
through its Sports Organisation Support (SOS) work. It advised organisations, many of them early stage, as they attempted to access central support and helped them pivot to new styles of business. Ali Clements, economy and sport growth manager,
said: “The sector and the local area as a whole has had a really tough time. Sports businesses across the area will need a good summer to kickstart their recovery. “We will continue to help organisations navigate the
extensive support available through the sport sector, and the business sector, and act as a sounding board as we all progress through the road map out of lockdown.”
training for service leavers, veterans and their close family members with support into employment in the building or engineering trades. The new partnership will see
the college – which specialises in serving the needs of the construction and building services industries – deliver accredited courses in construction and safety throughout the academic year. Phil Clark, assistant principal
of construction and building services at the college, said: “To play a part in the re-training and resettlement of current servicewomen and men is something our curriculum is very proud of. “With a dedicated workshop
and staff team in place, we fully expect the Building Heroes programme to go from strength to strength and look forward to welcoming future cohorts.”
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