Charity Update

GOSHC LogoGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is the country’s leading centre for treating sick children and has the widest range of specialists under one roof.

Together with the UCL Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street is one of the world’s leading research centres for children and we are delighted to have supported this worthy cause for almost 20 years  www.gosh.org/gen/?utm_source=gosh.nhs&utm_medium=toptab

 

This year we have continued also to support other worthy causes including Principle Cleaning’s chosen charity, The London Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy through sponsorship and locally Amelia’s Journey, along with The Great Marie Curie Stamp appeal and our local Salvation Army www.salvationarmyappeals.org.uk/site/Donation2?df_id=1622&1622.donation=form1&idb=0

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The Webshop You Want Proves Partnership Pays

Futures and Chequers Webshot July 2014Successful business partnerships are built with trust and integrity, often over many years and they can be extremely rewarding for both parties. Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd’s relationship with Chequers Contract Services Ltd has certainly proved to be a winning partnership.

The latest project sees Futures Supplies deliver a bespoke web shop for Chequers’ customers. Launched on 1st July, this win win project adds value through the provision of an online ordering platform for Chequers’ customers to order washroom and cleaning products directly from Chequers, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, proving undoubtedly that ‘partnership pays’.

Award winning Futures Supplies has been a major player in distributing washroom, cleaning, janitorial and associated products since 1995. The company, with its young dynamic team, has vast experience and knowledge of working with cleaning companies, understanding their needs and delivering exceptionally successful long term business partnerships, with added value.

Chequers was established in 1987 and delivers service excellence and sustainability on a core range of cleaning and support services, always going the extra mile to add value for its clients. The company combines the qualities of family values and personal service with a close partnership with staff, clients and suppliers.

This philosophy has seen Chequers continued success and rapid growth along with recognition through its recent string of prestigious accolades including, The Best Business for Apprenticeships & Employment for Young People at the London Business Awards 2014 and three awards in this year’s Croydon Business Awards, including being crowned ‘Business of the Year 2014’.

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Kate Ward, Sales and Marketing Director at Chequers said “For our business growth to continue we need to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. We need to offer added value to our clients wherever possible and the web shop is yet another example of this. Having worked with Futures Supplies for some ten years I knew that the company would deliver and provide an effective innovative solution for us and I am delighted with the end result.”

More details on Futures Supplies, its products, services and CSR activities can be found at www.futures-supplies.co.uk  and for further information on Chequers or to visit their web shop go to www.chequerscontracts.co.uk

Significant Growth Brings New Logistics Staff

As we continue to grow as a company, it is important that we continue to build a motivated and well trained logistics team. The latest addition to the department is Lee Bowely and we haLeeve pleasure in welcoming him to the team. As the General Warehouse Assistant. Lee is responsible for supporting the accurate picking and loading of goods, along with liaising with customers when they collect from our Croydon warehouse.

Daniel Hills, says, “There are great opportunities for young people at Futures Supplies and we recognise anyone who works hard and wants to do well here. I am sure Lee will go on to have a bright future and a great career and we very much welcome him to the team.”

Metsä Group Illustrates Sustainability Through Tangible Actions

MetsaTissue_logo_vertical_4CFutures Supplies supply partner, Metsä Group has just launched its third Sustainability Report focusing on further development of its target setting, supply chain management and stakeholder engagement.

Achieving targets to reduce fossil CO2 emissions in production by 30% per product tonne from the 2009 levels Metsä is one of Futures Supplies main supply partners and they are committed to sustainability throughout their whole supply chain.

A summary brochure version of the Sustainability Report is now available to download for the first time at www.metsatissue.com

A Magnificent Milestone

imageDelighted to reach this huge milestone in such a competitive market place, Founder and Managing Director, David McLeod has continued to run Cresswell as an independent and privately owned business since the company opened its doors for the very first time, back in 1995.

To stand still in the cleaning business is to fail, and Cresswell constantly reassesses its operation in the light of new technology whilst also looking to incorporate new services into its portfolio to meet clients’ needs.

The company’s attention to detail and consistency in delivering the highest quality cleaning and facilities service is underpinned by a fully trained and motivated team that has seen many clients retained since the launch of the business – proof in itself of what a fantastic job it does.

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We have worked with the team at Cresswell for nearly two decades and remain constantly impressed, not only with the exceptional services it provides, but also with its honesty, integrity and core values and we would like to take this opportunity of wishing David and his team our heartfelt congratulations on this magnificent milestone.

Have a Fabulous Fireworks Night Everyone…..

fireworks 2Here’s some interesting facts we thought you might like – Enjoy your evening and stay safe!

The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China. They were invented more than 2000 years ago in China and still remain the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world – 90% of all fireworks originate from here!!

The first recorded fireworks in England were at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486 and they were used to accompany many festivities, scare off evil spirits and promote prosperity.

The largest chocolate firework was measuring 3m high and 1.5m in diameter and containing 60kg of Swiss Cailler chocolates. The firework was released in Zurich on New Year’s Eve 2002.

The biggest occasion for fireworks in the UK is Guy Fawkes Night in celebration of the failing of the Gunpowder Plot on 5 November 1605, an attempt to kill King James I at the Houses of Parliament.

fireworksThe word for firework in Japanese, ‘hanabi’, which actually means “fire-flower”.

A rocket can reach speeds of 150mph, however the shell can reach as high as 200 metres. A sparkler burns at a temperature over 15 times the boiling point of water. Three sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blowtorch. When your sparkler goes out, put it in a bucket of water!!

 

Centre Status As A BICSc Accredited Training Organisation

Chequers Training Centre 2013We are delighted that after much hard work that our partner Chequers Contract Services has achieved Centre Status as a BICSc Accredited Training Organisation.

The opening of its onsite Training Academy sees the realisation of the dream of the Chequers board of directors, who passionately believe that to provide the best service, they should provide the best people and the best training. “We place high importance in developing our staff.  Six months ago, we had a dusty old warehouse, now we have a new future to offer our staff and better standards to our customers.” said Kate Ward, Sales Director.

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Award winning, Chequers Contract Services is now some 26 years along the road of providing an exceptional cleaning experience. It prides itself on being a family run business and believe these family values and its people are at the heart of their success.

Delivering fully trained, hardworking, reliable cleaning professionals, the Training Academy was officially opened by Justin Calver MBICSc, of BICSc. The Academy is equipped with all manner of cleaning challenges for operatives to overcome, under the close guidance of qualified BICSc assessors.

All staff will be trained in the Mandatory Units to become Licensed BICSc Practitioners and will receive a bespoke selection of training from over 85 specialist modules all which will add up to a nationally recognised qualification.

Congratulations to all the team at Chequers from us all at Futures Supplies for making it happen!

Another Successful Apprenticeship Position Results in Full Time Employment

In August 2012, Tricia Carr joined Futures Supplies on an apprenticeship as a ‘Sales Support Assistant’. We are delighted to announce that through her hard work, commitment and dedication, Tricia will successfully completes her Business and Administration apprenticeship at the end of September, gaining an NVQ in business and administration.

TrishTricia has become a valued member of the team, responsible for customer order processing, liaising with customers and prospective customers, maintaining the company’s ACT database and supporting the sales team in their roles. As a result of her commitment and hard work she has been offered, and accepted, a permanent position with the company from October 2013 and we look forward to her continued success.

Delighted with the prospect of full time employment, Tricia says, “I am grateful to everyone at Future Supplies for taking the time to help me and I will continue to work hard as I like working with the team at Futures Supplies and the customers very much.’’

Certification Success in First Aid

Leiann Kemp - Emergency First Aid at WorkHealth & Safety in the workplace is high on the agenda and Future Supplies take the opportunity to improve its team’s awareness and skills in this area whenever possible. As well as our fully qualified on site First Aider Andy Hills, we give other team members the opportunity to gain the HSE approved one-day certification in Emergency First Aid in the workplace. The training is carried out by St John’s ambulance and the one-day course is designed to provide training in emergency First Aid in low risk working environments.

We are delighted that Leiann Kemp and Andy Watts have recently completed and passed with flying colours and are now proudly certified First Aiders. Andy Watts - Emergency First Aid at Work

The course was a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical sessions designed to develop ability and importantly practical confidence and both Leiann, who works in the office and Andy, in the warehouse agreed that the course has provided them with the confidence and skills to deal with basic First Aid issues that may arise.

Supporting Children with Cerabal Palsy

10k runSupporting our valued customers’ charity events has always been something, which Futures Supplies has long been committed to as part of its belief in forging long term partnerships with its customers along with its commitment to CSR.

On the hottest weekend since 2006 Amy Whittle, our Sales Manager and Daniel Rendall, Business Development Manger ran in the London 10K through the heart of the Capital to support the Principle Cleaning team to help raise funds for The London Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy.

10k run 3The London Centre aims to inspire children with cerebral palsy to develop independence, confidence and self-esteem and to achieve their full potential. It specialises in a teaching method called Conductive Education – a series of structured exercises, which focus on movement, balance, co-ordination, motor control and speech.

10k run 2This very worthwhile charity is dear to the hearts of our client Principle Cleaning, who have given a long-term commitment to the Charity donating part of its profits annually, raised over £3,000 in sponsorship for its efforts in this one event alone.