Coping with the costs of living and supporting our team and suppliers.
From August we’re officially a Living Wage Accredited business, we are one of nearly 9000 employers across the UK who have proudly committed to pay a real Living Wage to our staff and suppliers.
The cost of living is ever-increasing, and it's now causing financial strain on many people. Our team is our business and we couldn't succeed without them, we believe their hard work deserves nothing less than fair pay. By being a part of the Living Wage, we can attract more talent, inspire other businesses to become accredited and most importantly support our team.
A recent survey was carried out with 800 accredited businesses and the results were...
(Source: Living Wage Foundation)
The real Living Wage rates are higher than the living wage set by the UK government because they are independently calculated based on what people need to get by. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid.
You can find all Living Accredited businesses on this interactive map: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/living-wage-map.
In addition to being certified, we introduced health plans for all staff including everyone's children to help reduce the financial strain on our team and their families. The benefit of this plan is not only the cover it provides but also access rewards for exclusive discounts and offers to 1000 leading online and high street retailers.
This award is open to businesses within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that have proactively supported the Wildlife Trust’s vision of a Wilder Future. Helping wildlife, encouraging others and engaging with the community to support conservation.
The life-support system we depend upon. Our connection to nature goes beyond its beauty; it's our life-support system. With threats like climate change and pollution, this balance is at risk. Discover how recognising this vital link can inspire us to protect nature and ensure harmony with the natural world.
The Isle of Wight has launched the Mission Zero 2040 Strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. As part of this initiative, the Business Hub is being established to guide local organisations towards sustainability.