Future Fund Grants Hit The Mark
Have you heard about our Future Fund Grants? These are available to help fund your training and development. This could help you re-train for a new role, upskill for career progression, or learn a new skill for your personal development. But don`t just take our word for it: see what others have to say about how easy it is to apply and what they’ve gained from the…
Second Chance for Chancer
There are more people living in single-person households in the UK than ever before and without someone to share the bills with it can be quite a struggle to keep up with your expenses. Add to that the recent rise in the cost of living and it can be very difficult not to slip into debt. 58-year-old Barbara lives near Edinburgh and had worked for various business…
The BOSS Business Supplies Charity Announces Date And Venue of 2024 Charity Day
Following its record-breaking fundraising event earlier this month, the BOSS Business Supplies Charity has announced a change of venue for its next annual Charity Day. Next year’s Charity Day will be held on 19th June 2024 at Carden Park in Cheshire. BOSS Charity Chair, Martin Wilde, commented “We have enjoyed several years of good golf and good weather in Lincolnshire, but it is now time for us…
This Year’s BOSS Business Supplies Charity Day Breaks Records in the Sunshine
The BOSS Business Supplies Charity’s annual Charity Day last week raised a record-breaking £17,200 to help provide financial assistance to those from our industry who are in need. Overall, more than 100 golfers and spa attendees enjoyed a day out in the sunshine – and indoors at the spa – at the Belton Woods resort in Grantham, coming together in the evening for a buffet dinner and…
BOSS Charity Funds Boosted by Nemo Office Club Members
Last weekend’s Nemo Office Club Conference gave a welcome boost to the BOSS Business Supplies Charity, who received a £1,950 donation from group members purchasing tickets for a prize draw. As BOSS Charity Chairman Martin Wilde commented: “We are so grateful for the support of Nemo Office Club, who not only included fundraising for the Charity in their planning for the Conference, but also made space for…
Building a Budget
Working with the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) charity, the BOSS Charity aims to help people to reduce their debts, regain control of their finances and learn how they can make their money work harder for them. Building a budget is the best place to start. It sounds simple, but it can take some time to gather all the information together, so it’s a good idea to get…
Cost of living support for employees
The financial wellbeing of staff in any business benefits not only employees, but the business as a whole. Financially secure staff tend to be more loyal to their employer – and a happier workforce can only mean a happier and more productive (and profitable!) business. While many businesses have increased staff wages during the cost of living crisis, some companies may not be able to afford to…
New start for Tom
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), more than a fifth of adults in the UK is reported to be borrowing more money or using credit because of the recent increase in the cost of living. But how do you cope if you are already in unmanageable debt? And how do you bounce back from redundancy and relationship breakdown? Well, this is exactly what happened to…
Taking Flight – With A Little Help From Your Peers
On Thursday 16th February the BOSS Business Supplies Charity held its inaugural Patrons’ Dinner at Stationers’ Hall in London, with the guest of honour being the national treasure known as Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards. The dinner was held to celebrate the work of the Charity and to thank its supporters, especially the 12 companies who have committed to becoming Corporate Patrons of the Charity in 2023 – Avery,…
BOSS Charity Recruits 12 Corporate Patrons For 2023
The BOSS Business Supplies Charity has unveiled the names of the 12 companies which have chosen to be its Corporate Patrons for 2023. The BOSS Charity launched the Patronage Scheme at the end of 2022, and Avery, BIC, Brother UK Ltd, Fellowes Brands, Highlands, OPI, OT Group, Pukka Pad, Ryman, SC Johnson Professional, Uni Mitsubishi Pencil Company and Viking have already chosen to become Patrons in order to…