Simpson & Marwick have contributed to the community for over
a hundred years, as an employer, a neighbour, a local purchaser of
supplies and as a sponsor of charitable and community causes.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee was formed
five years ago and allows all staff in the firm to be involved in
decisions relating to charitable giving, environmental issues and
staff health and wellbeing.
Simpson Marwick have chosen to celebrate our 125th
anniversary by supporting CHAS - Children's Hospice Association
Scotland, a charity that provides the only hospice services in
Scotland for children and young people with life shortening
conditions. CHAS also provides a home care service , offering
support to families in their own homes when they need it
most. CHAS make no charge for any of their services and are
mainly funded by donation. We think that the work they do is
wonderful. We are working with Chas throughout our
anniversary year, donating our time and raising money in different
ways to support them.
Raising awareness.
We raise awareness of charitable efforts. Our CSR Committee also
try to make it easy for people to help. Combined, we seek to create
a ripple effect, where small contributions of money and time become
ever larger.
We democratically choose a charity of the year, which provides a
focal point for our fundraising efforts and events.
Raising money.
We support a Give As You Earn scheme through our payroll,
whereby all employees' charitable donations are both
tax free and matched by the firm £ for £. Our charitable
special events are complimented by regular charity days, for
example, dress down Fridays and home bake sales.
Raising the barriers.
We try to help our staff with the challenges of everyday life.
Our payroll benefits include childcare vouchers and interest free
transport loans. We arrange flu vaccinations for staff and organise
and support a regular blood donation scheme.
Reducing our carbs.
We want to reduce our carbon footprint.
- Our offices are designed and operated to be energy efficient.
We monitor energy usage and audits are conducted.
- All paper, glass, aluminum, cardboard and toner cartridges are
recycled.
- We use video-link technology wherever possible to conduct
remote meetings.
- We source our supplies locally to both support the communities
in which we do business and to reduce environmental impact.