Welcome to Community Support Initiatives
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We are a social enterprise company offering a range of training courses and services for organisations and individuals across the region. Have a look at the services we offer, all available at a very competitive rates. The services and training on offer include:
The business basics package: a range of services for the small to medium sized businesses, groups and organisations in and around Worcestershire. Whether you are in the process of starting up or have been running for some time, WE can help. Below is a selection of our services, but we can also train YOU to deliver these courses to your staff!!
Virtual Finance Officer
Do you struggle when it comes to completing the VAT return? Need help setting up your payroll? Do you want a reliable payroll service at a competitive rate? Then take a look at our Virtual Finance Officer....We offer a range of financial services including:
Payroll and returns
Accounts Preparation
On line filing
Understanding Taxation
...all at a very competitive price, and offering strict confidentiality. Click here to download our leaflet 'Community Support Initiatives and Accountancy' for more information.
Virtual Health and Safety Officer
Health and Safety at Work can often seem daunting...trying to keep up with current legislation and paperwork. This can often seem like an endless task, but we are here to help you. We can help with:
Development of policy and procedures
Health and safety training
Health and safety induction
DSE and workplace assessments
Risk assessments
Fire evacuation procedure
Our services can be delivered 'in house', or if you are an individual or small group, you can join one of our training sessions, held on a regular basis throughout the year. With 2012 being the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year, and the 2012 Olympics, many organisations are planning outdoor events. Make sure your event is Health and Safety compliant. Click here to download our leaflet 'Community Support Initiatives Health and Safety' for more information.
Virtual HR Officer
Are you up to date with current employment legislation? Do you know what policy documents you need? Not sure how to conduct a disciplinary hearing? Human Resources (HR) can be expensive...but not with our services. We offer a range of HR services and training at very competitive rates that include:
Newsletter and Email alert
Staff handbook
Policy and Procedures
Employment Law
Recruitment
TUPE management
Discipline and Grievance
Let us help you to look after your staff.
Virtual Quality Assurance Officer
Are you looking to gain a quality control mark? Would you like help to ensure your business or organisation meets the required standards? Then look no further. We can help you to:
Identify the relevant system
Check conformation of documentation
Conduct internal audit
Ensure compliance with Annual Review
We have experience with most of the major Quality Assurance Marks and hold the ISO 9001 Quality Mark.
Virtual Admin Assistant
Need a secretary but thought the cost was too much? Our administration services can help you with the day to day tasks of running your business or organisation. Whether it is organising the catering for your AGM to printing and binding reports, our service is second to none, at an affordable cost. Just some of the services of our Virtual Admin Assistant includes:
Typing up Minutes
Typing, Printing and Binding Reports
Printing Flyers and Newsletters
Dictation transfer
Messaging service
Events organisation – everything from AGM to Service Launch
Our Admin Assistant takes care of the day to day paperwork, letting you concentrate on the important aspects of running your business or organisation.
Virtual Trainer – wellness at work
A happy working environment is essential for the success of any business or organisation. Every year £billions are lost through ill health. These training courses are a must for anyone wishing to create a happy work place.
Understanding mental health
Supporting disability within the workplace
Dyslexia in the workplace
Welfare at work
Skills audit
Alcohol Awareness
Drugs and their effects
Business buddies, coaching and mentoring
Stress at work
Relaxation techniques
Anger Management
These courses can be delivered 'in house' or you can attend one of our regular training sessions. These courses help you to build a better business.
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Direct sales of your old time favorite home made foods, all made from natures finest ingredients, no artificial preservatives or E numbers including:
Wild Ribblesford Rose-hip Syrup
Hagley Haws Jelly
Wild Wychbury Sloe Liqueur
Countryside Crab Apple Jelly
Boostin Bewdley Beets Chutney
Worcestershire Wild Pear and Ginger Jam
Elderflower Cordial
Famous Fry's Apple and Mint Jelly
Elderberry and Wild Apple Jam
Delectable Damson Conserve
Red Rowan Jelly
Pedmore Plum Conserve
Fabulous Fruit Vinegars
Old time Herb Infused Oils
Cherry Jamboree
Also Courses on:
A range of courses designed to teach you the benefits of growing and cooking a range of fruits and vegetables, some grown on an allotment or garden, others foraged from the wild.
Foraging for First Timers
Cooking what you sow
Allotments for all
Developing Urban Orchards
Why not come and join us, learn some new skills and meet new friends?
Take a look at the following pages for more details or telephone us, or use the form on the 'contact' page for further information.