South London’s Business of the Year Award

This year’s South London Business Awards saw the winners announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday at Park Plaza Riverbank in London. 

The awards, developed to reward and celebrate the region’s vibrant and dynamic business community, saw over 55 companies shortlisted out of hundreds of entries.

Up against stiff competition, Futures Supplies was delighted to be crowned the runners up in the overall winners’ category of ‘Business of the Year 2011’.

Highly Commended as ‘The Best Medium Sized Business’ and Commended in the category ‘Commitment to the Community’ and ‘Best Business for Training & Development’, the team was delighted to receive such highly acclaimed recognition.

Innu-Science Brought To You By Futures Supplies

Continuing our search for the very best sustainable offerings for our customers, Futures Supplies is delighted to bring you Innu-Science products to help you ‘green up’ your cleaning.

Founded in 1992, by two young biologists concerned about the environment and represented in over 30 countries around the world, Innu-science has recently introduced its highly effective eco-friendly, non- toxic products to the UK market.

Endorsed by the highly recognised EU-Ecolable, the products are highly concentrated and effective. The range is non-hazardous; VOC and EDTA free replacing many harmful and unsafe chemical products currently on the market.

To find out more or arrange a free demonstration of the products give us a call 020 8689 2072

Andy Completes His Incredible Journey

Battling torrential weather conditions in the Scottish Highlands, Andy arrived home on the 30th May having successfully completed his nine-day charity bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

Andy has been a keen cyclist since Futures Supplies set up its Green Travel Plan, purchased pool bikes, installed showers and lockers to promote the use of green sustainable travel to the workforce back in 2004.

With the help of kind support and sponsorship from friends, customers, suppliers and fellow members of staff, Andy raised a massive £5,000 on behalf of leading UK children’s charity Action Medical Research.

Andy said, “The ride was very gruelling but I am glad I did it, arriving at John O’Groats was very emotional – thanks to everyone who supported me.”

Well-done Andy, what a truly amazing and fantastic achievement!

Six Days and Counting!

With only six days to go excitement is mounting as Andy, Futures Supplies’ Office Manager, makes final preparations for his mammoth 1,000-mile charity bike ride from Lands’ End to John O’Groats on behalf of leading children’s charity Action Medical Research.

The event which runs from 22nd to 30th May 2011 will start on the most south-westerly tip of England and Andy will pedal his way through stunning counties such as Cornwall and Devon, head north along the Welsh border before skirting the Lake District into Scotland encountering lochs and highlands before hitting the North Coast and the most northern point of Britain, John O’Groats. completing a course of almost 1,000 miles.

Action Medical Research is a leading UK charity focusing on child health and Andrew is hoping to raise £5,000 to help fund their vital research. Training since summer 2010, Andy has taken part in several of the charities 100-mile day rides in preparation for the massive 115 mile average a day he will be cycling.

Please join with us in supporting Andy and sponsor him today by following the link www.action.org.uk/sponsor/ahills

Search to Find the Stars!

Searching to find the stars in the South London Business community from hundreds of competing companies, Futures Supplies has been shortlisted to compete for not just one, but four of just 12 prestigious awards in the South London Business Awards, organised by SLB in association with HSBC.

The awards aim to recognise, reward and celebrate the most dynamic and innovative companies in the South and with the ceremony, which will be held at the 5* Riverbank Plaza Hotel on the Southbank on 23rd June 2011 fast approaching to find the winners, we are all keeping our fingers tightly crossed.

Please wish us luck!

Futures Supplies MD Elected Chair of The Croydon Chamber of Commerce

Futures Supplies has been a member of The Croydon Chamber of Commerce for some 15 years during which time the Chamber has been instrumental in supporting the growth and success of it’s business.

Today saw the Chamber announce the appointment of Mandie Kemp, Managing Director of Futures Supplies as Chair of The Croydon Chamber.

Matthew Sims, General Manager, Croydon Chamber of Commerce & Industry commented “Croydon Chamber of Commerce & Industry is absolutely delighted to have Mandie Kemp as our new Chair. Mandie is a prominent figure in the local business community, founding Futures Supplies and Support Services and bringing with her a great deal of experience, knowledge and business acumen to support and develop the Chamber even further.

Mandie has been associated with the Chamber for a number of years and we look forward to working with her and our committee to continue the successful growth of Croydon Chamber of Commerce. We are above all the local membership for the local business.”

Mandie has seen her involvement in recent years as a committee member as an opportunity to ‘give back’ to both the Chamber and local businesses.

“I am delighted to have been appointed the new Chair and for having the opportunity of working with Matt and his fantastic dynamic team at Croydon Chamber of Commerce. I look forward to supporting the Chamber and the businesses in Croydon to help grow a better future for us all.”

Futures Supplies Does the Double!

Celebrating the best of Croydon’s business talent, more than 40 shortlisted businesses out of hundreds of initial entries went head to head in the finals of The Croydon Business Awards 2011.

The ceremony and Gala Dinner held at Fairfield Halls on the evening of 13th April saw Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd presented with a fantastic double win on the night.

Recognised and rewarded for our exceptional commitment to delivering sustainable cleaning solutions and for our CSR activities, we were announced winners in both the ‘Best Business for Sustainability’ and ‘Best Business for Community Contribution’ categories.

The Croydon Business Awards 2011 in association with Barclays have been developed by South London Business in order to reward and celebrate the most dynamic and innovative businesses in the borough.

Futures Supplies was also ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Best Business for Training & Development’ and ‘Best Medium Sized Business’.

We are living, breathing proof that you can run a profitable, sustainable and successful business and still change lives through engaging and supporting the local and wider community.

At Futures Supplies, we see supporting young people as our legacy. Give a young, unemployed person an opportunity …and helping to build the future for generations to come.

Thanks to EVERYONE for your support!

Making you Smile :)

Here at Futures Supplies, we like to think we do our best to understand different customer perspectives. We appreciate that their values, beliefs and expectations are key to us delivering our customers exceptional value and service levels.

 We are passionate about customer service and keen to continually improve our offering, its our aim to add value every step of the way. As part of this commitment, we regularly undertake direct customer satisfaction surveys in the hope this helps us better understand your needs and consistently deliver exceptional customer service levels every step of the way.

We would like to take this opportunity of thanking those customers that took the time to take part in the recent survey and thought you might like to share in a small selection of the positive comments:-

  • “I’m very happy with your service, attention and quick delivery”.
  • “You’re Brill”.
  • “I deal directly with Adam who goes above and beyond the call of duty, he calls on a regular basis which is great as it means its something I don’t need to worry about”.
  • “Tracey our account manager has been absolutely brilliant’ she has looked at and addressed our needs”.
  • “I think you do an excellent job in a difficult world, I am well satisfied with the service and products”.
  • “Our driver Tony goes above and beyond the call of duty for us”.

 Thank you millions!

Futures Supplies Shortlisted for Prestigious Business Awards

Croydon Business Awards 2011 in association with Barclays, have been developed by South London Business, in order to reward and celebrate the many dynamic and innovative businesses in the borough.

Futures Supplies is delighted to have been shortlisted in not one, but four categories for these prestigious Awards which recognise true business excellence!

They are Best Medium Sized Business, Best Business for Community Contribution, Best Business for Training & Development and Best Business for Sustainability.

The winners of each category and the overall Business of the Year will be announced at a Gala and Awards Ceremony Dinner on 13th April 2011 at Fairfield Halls, Croydon – keep your fingers crossed for us!

 

 

Showcase for the Cleaning Industry – The Cleaning Show 2011

The Cleaning Show 2011 is organised every two years on behalf of the cleaning industry by BCCE Ltd , a company jointly owned by the British Cleaning Council and Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions.

Attracting thousands of visitors, it is the only major event where companies in the industry can get together and market, sell and promote their products to a truly international audience.

Dan and Marc, two of Futures Supplies’ key personnel were delighted to spend time at the show meeting with customers and suppliers to help continue to build partnerships and share in the latest innovations and ideas on offer.

The ‘Green Zone’ was particulary busy” said Dan, visitors were clearly looking for environmentally friendly products and green cleaning solutions. It really was a great show and well worth the trip!