City of Lincoln Council has accredited 70 organisations to its Lincoln Social Responsibility Charter.
The charter, launched in October 2018, gives recognition to local organisations that go above and beyond to support their employees and the local community.
Through undertaking a range of socially responsible activities, employers can expect to reap rewards for their organisation such as:
- Increased staff retention
- Reduced recruitment costs
- A more productive workforce
- Better brand recognition
- Improved business reputation
- Increase in profits
- Customer loyalty
- Recognition as an ethical employer
The charter has already welcomed a mix of small, medium and large employers in Lincoln. These include:
- 1st Class Fitness Lincoln North LTD t/a Curves
- 3SDL
- Acts Trust
- APIS Solutions
- Barbon Insurance Group Ltd
- Beneficial Trust & Will Co Ltd
- Brewin Dolphin
- Carrington Communications
- Children's Links
- City of Lincoln Council
- Comprehensive Fire and Security Solutions Ltd
- Dale and Co Solicitors
- Deliverance Escape Rooms Limited
- Delta Simons
- Distract Ltd
- Dynex Semiconductor Limited
- Edan Lincs
- Epix Media Ltd
- Gelder Group
- Globe Consultants Limited
- Hunter Global Recruitment Ltd
- IEMA
- J & S Plumbing and Heating
- jch: investment management
- JW Ruddock & Sons Ltd
- Kinetic Estate Agents
- LAGAT College
- Leap Ltd
- Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society
- Lincoln Area Dial a Ride and Shop Mobility
- Lincoln Civic Trust Ltd
- Lincoln Community Development Worker Project (T/A developmentplus)
- Lincoln Digs
- Lincoln Minster School
- Lincoln Security
- Lincolnshire Action Trust
- Lincolnshire Co-op
- Lincolnshire Credit Union
- Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Lindum Group
- Linwave Technology Limited
- Obam Stairlifts Ltd
- Optima
- Purple Robot Marketing & Design
- Qaurus Ltd
- Quality Solicitors Burton & Co
- RG Carter Building Ltd
- Ringrose Law
- Running Imp Ltd
- Saul Fairholm Chartered Accountants
- Selenity
- Serco
- Siemens
- Specialist Education Support Network
- St Barnabas Hospice
- St Marks Shopping Centre
- Starglaze Windows & Conservatories Limited
- Static Security Services Ltd
- Streets Heaver Computer Systems Ltd
- The EBP
- The Lincoln College Group
- The Lounge Hair and Beauty
- The Network
- Tom's Hair, beauty & Barbers
- TRS Design Agency Limited
- University of Lincoln
- Visual Print & Design Ltd
- Voluntary Centre Services
- Wise Software (UK) Ltd
- Wright Vigar
Cllr Ric Metcalfe, Leader of City of Lincoln Council, said: “We are delighted to accredit 70 organisations to the Lincoln Social Responsibility Charter.
“We have seen the charter go from strength to strength since its launch in 2018 and we look forward to more organisations gaining recognition for the great activities they are undertaking to support their employees and the local community.”
Sign up to the charter is free of charge, with all accredited organisations receiving a personalised version of the charter endorsed by the Mayor of Lincoln, a promotional window sticker and a logo for use on marketing material.
The council also widely promotes accredited organisations through a range of channels.
To sign up to the Lincoln Social Responsibility Charter, visit www.lincoln.gov.uk/socialresponsibility
*Number of accredited organisations correct as of February 13, 2020.