In October last year we took part in a ‘values challenge’, as part of an inspiring event organised by Ramsay Patterson. We were encouraged to choose just one of our organisation’s values and think about how that value could be better embedded on our organisational culture, then decide on one step to take to help make a change. The challenge was brilliantly useful at sparking new thoughts and ideas in all sorts of areas, as well as re-enforcing some of the actions and practice

Each year we donate our Christmas card budget to a local charity instead of sending out cards in the post. For the last two years we have run an enterprise project at a local primary school, providing each child with £5 to put to use in a mini business. The project has been a great success and last year it generated over £1,200 for school funds as well as providing valuable learning experiences for the children. From personalised tea towels to log reindeer and tree decoration