Local businesses giving back to the community
THE finalists for the Contribution to the Community Award, sponsored by Lubrizol, have provided the community with the many positive outcomes of their commercial activity.
Dedicating time and resources to corporate, social and ethical responsibility, they have contributed substantially to the community through various means including society-led projects, aiding economic regeneration and supporting local suppliers.
The Contribution to the Community Award finalists are:
LOATES HR
Outsourced HR support with a personal touch is the mission that drives Loates HR, a highly experienced firm of CIPD-qualified consultants.
It also offers law consultancy for growing businesses across the East Midlands area, with a distinct focus on personalised, individual service that plugs clients into a familiar, friendly and attentive personnel.
This approach leads to founding complete trust, reliability and a thorough understanding of the businesses with which Loates HR works. The company has a particular understanding of the needs of small businesses, with attention placed on saving time, money and worry through support, training and recruitment solutions.
LINIAR
Liniar manufactures innovative uPVC products for a wide range of users, including architects and specifiers to installers and homeowners.
In 2008, Liniar designed an entirely new and revolutionary uPVC profile, a design still dominating the energy and thermal efficiency ratings nearly two decades later.
It is this emphasis on innovation that sets Liniar apart from its competitors, with focus on research, development and design incorporated into its array of products.
Windows, doors and conservatories all employ the technical advances designed and created by Liniar.
The entire operation is fortified by a knowledgeable and experienced service and support team.
WATHALL’S FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Established in 1858, Wathall’s is now on its fifth generation of family ownership. It serves the community of Derby and its surrounding areas with more than 30 staff members dedicated to providing traditional, dignified services and comprehensive bereavement support.
In 2014, Wathall’s extended this support with the introduction of Dandelions, a social environment where emotional support is supplied by trained staff.
A specialist initiative for businesses and charities, the Dandelions Grief Journey Programme is designed to ease the isolation of grief.