CSR
At Gordons we recognise that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is fast becoming a priority for a significant number of businesses. We are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and supporting the local community in which we work.
It is our responsibility to be aware of the impact of our activities on customers, suppliers, employees, communities and the environment.
Below are some of the organisations we support:
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Marie Curie Bradford Hospice
Our charity for 2011/2012 is Marie Curie Bradford Hospice.
Established in 1948, Marie Curie charity has 9 hospices across the UK and is the biggest provider of hospice beds outside of the NHS.
The Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2012, actively promotes quality of life for people with terminal cancer and other life-limiting illnesses and provides support for their family and friends. The hospice cares for anyone over the age of 18 from within the Bradford Metropolitan District, completely free of charge.
The Bradford hospice provides an environment designed to enhance patients' well-being and to maximise their independence and digity. It also includes an in-patient unit has 16 beds, and has a fully-equipped day service department. Some services are also offered in patients’ homes – thanks to the dedication of the Marie Curie Nurses.
Every year, the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford cares for more than 1,00 patients and costs over £4 million to run.
Click here for more information.
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Local Business Accelerators
Local Business Accelerators is a groundbreaking national initiative that harnesses the power of local newspapers to give a much needed boost to local economies.
Amongst other national papers, the Yorkshire Post, is seeking out the best new businesses in the local area for whom to award three months free advertising and a programme of dedicated business mentoring.
Leading business figures from Yorkshire have agreed to support the campaign by volunteering to act as mentors to selected companies. The mentors are all successful business people, running substantial businesses.
They are: Paul Ayre, managing partner of Gordons LLP; Kevin Hollinrake, managing director of Hunters Property Group; and, John Tordoff, managing director of JCT600.
Click here for more information on the scheme.
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Positive Bradford
Positive Bradford are a coalition of people from the district and city’s business, arts and education sectors who are think it’s time to stand up and speak up for the Bradford we love.
We are realistic about the districts strengths as well as areas we need to grow, and we want you to help us make our city even easier to love.
Click here for more information.
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Prohelp
ProHelp is a national network of over 800 professional firms who are committed to making a difference in their local community by providing free advice and professional support.
We have supported the work of Pro-help for 5 years and we pledge to give 80 hours of free advice per annum to support the good work they do for the local community.
Click here for more information.
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Be Involved
Be Involved is the business engagement programme for Bradford, providing opportunities for businesses to contribute to the social and economic regeneration of Bradford District.
Through our connections with the Bradford Chamber of Commerce we have supported the work of Be Involved since 2004 and most recently provided free legal advice to Scholemoor Beacon.
Click here for more information.
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Bradford City of Film
Bradford has been awarded the unique designation of the world's first UNESCO City of Film. Bradford's status as the City of Film is currently unique and offers opportunities for businesses and the rest of Bradford.
Gordons is proud to endorse Bradford City of Film and other businesses across Bradford can contribute to the success of this new venture too by joining in the celebrations and promoting the concept as far and wide as possible. By being vocal and proactive about the City of Film everyone can bring about change. Ask not what the City of Film can do for you, bit what you can do for the City of Film!
Click here for more information about getting involved.
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