Project Description
This category will recognise the “Knowsley Better Together” ethos and will honour the contribution of a business or organisation that can demonstrate its corporate and social responsibilities within its commercial activities over the last 12 months.
The award will go to a business or organisation that best demonstrates respect for individuals, communities and the environment in the way they do business.
Category criteria
An explanation and evidence of the outcomes of activities associated with social responsibility, e.g. Volunteering, Fundraising, Community/Staff Engagement
Social value of the business or organisation e.g. Apprenticeships (created/sustained), supporting young people into work, use of local suppliers, use of local skills/labour, bringing other businesses into the supply chain, community engagement/involvement
Knowsley Better Together, recognising that more positive benefits can be achieved by working together and pooling resources and skills which will in turn will result in better outcomes for Knowsley and its residents
Employment opportunities
Engaging with and supporting local communities, groups and voluntary sector
Explanation of why CSR fits within the aims and objectives of the business
Villages Housing Trust was last year’s winner of this award – can you make 2019 your year?
“Knowsley Safari is a perfect backdrop to what is Knowsley’s most prestigious and highly anticipated business event in the city region calendar.
The reputation of the awards grows each year as does the prestige associated with winning. With 850 guests in attendance last year the shortlisted companies gained the recognition they deserved in front of a high calibre business audience.
The success experienced here in Knowsley is a powerful endorsement to why companies should enter and attend.”