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Why I left the third sector and set up a company that gives back

Millennial consumers want more from companies now than just a product, which is why businesses such as ourselves that have a purpose beyond just profit are doing so well.

Business

Business will prosper when ‘government takes the right decisions’

The new CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, David Frost, says tax on business should not be seen as a free hit by the UK government.
Business

How From Babies with Love is helping abandoned children

From Babies with Love donates 100% of its profits to orphaned and abandoned children and helps lift people out of poverty, creating a fairer and more inclusive world.

Business

A fresh perspective on the plight of London’s homeless

The Big Issue Foundation’s head of partnerships and philanthropy, Serena Crisp, implores the City’s suits to show solidarity with the Square Mile’s homeless community.
Business

Why I left the third sector and set up a company that gives back

Millennial consumers want more from companies now than just a product, which is why businesses such as ourselves that have a purpose beyond just profit are doing so well.
Business

Why getting outdoors is the best way to boost office morale

Blossom on the trees, the dawn chorus, and fewer winter coats blocking your path on the Tube – yes, spring is coming to London. It’s the perfect time get your...
Business

Evenbreak busting myths about disabled employees

Disabled employees are, on average, at least as productive as our non-disabled colleagues, and we have less time off sick, have fewer workplace accidents, and tend to stay in...
Business

Social enterprises mean business at House of Commons

Champions of the social enterprise movement descended on the House of Parliament to launch the fourth year of the £1billion Buy Social Corporate Challenge.
Business

Why people must be the beating heart of your business

Miti Ampoma, an award-winning communications expert, explains what is at stake when you lose sight of what matters the most in business: your people.
Business

‘London will come through Brexit unscathed’

London businesses were encouraged to be cautiously optimistic about life after Brexit as a panel of experts from a wide range of sectors chewed the fat of Britain's ejection...
Business

City Business Library’s wealth of resources offered to SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises in London and the UK are being invited to join a new subscription membership scheme at City Business Library (CBL) to gain remote access to...
Business

Let’s Be Social: It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee

CEO of Cafédirect, John Steel, says he takes great pride in the efforts of his team to out compete aggressive rivals and help deliver a society that is fairer...
Business

LCCI and London preparing for inevitable shift as Brexit rows grumble on

LCCI director of policy and public affairs, Sean McKee, pens his first guest column for City Matters at a time of huge uncertainty for the Capital’s concerned firms.
Business

The long and narrow road to success is never smooth

Starting a business is an exciting journey but it’s not without its ups and downs – the road to success can often be a bumpy one - and someone...
Business

How the venue you choose impacts the success of your events

The UK event industry market is estimated to be worth £42.3billion – according to the 2018 Pulse Report – with business events by far the largest contributor to the...
Business

e5 Bakehouse rising to meet society’s challenges

On Thursdays, our chef cooks up Eritrean food served with Injera flatbreads; on Friday nights we have pizza and live music every week; while every day fresh coffee beans...
Business

Social enterprise that exclusively employs adults on the autism spectrum

Founded by Dirk Müller-Remus in Berlin in 2011, Auticon is the first enterprise that exclusively employs adults on the autism spectrum as IT consultants.
Business

City firms bid to take home top prize in Dragon Awards

The City of London Corporation, which runs the Lord Mayor's Dragon Awards, wants to hear from firms of all sizes and sectors that champion responsible business practices.
Business

Wellbeing strategies build & help sustain high employee morale

Employee wellness programs have become de facto in many companies as a way to attract top talent, keep them happy and productive, and increase employee retention.
Business

Big business can learn a lot from the social enterprise movement

In our brittle, polarised age, where reputations can be shattered by Twitter and share prices are paramount, what could conventional business possibly learn from a model which gives a...
Business

Designs In Mind tackles mental health stigma

Catherine Wilks, CEO Designs In Mind, talks of how her social enterprise is empowering people with mental health issues by offering them meaningful and creative jobs.
Business

‘Capital is not just about cash – it’s a risk to wellbeing’

SME champion Guy Tolhurst touches on the fragile relationship between founder and shareholder, and how understanding pressure is key to growth.
Business

New tech student start-up scheme announced by City Corporation

The City of London Corporation is funding a new programme aimed at helping computer science students get into a career within the tech start-up industry.

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
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Wellness
Tried & Tested: The Curtain Spa in Shoreditch

The Curtain hotel and private member's club in Shoreditch has become a top meeting...
By Andrew Zuccala 24th May 2019
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Entertainment
The ultimate guide to Play the Mile’s series of events

Throughout summer, the City's Culture Mile will come alive with a long list of...
By Andrew Zuccala 24th May 2019
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News
The Square Mile gets its first rapid electric charging point

The installation of new rapid charging points for electric cars in the City of...
By Tom Oxtoby 24th May 2019
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Residents
Why is resident engagement so hard in Portsoken?

Middlesex Street Estate resident and City Matters contributor, Ian McPherson, examines the unfortunate apathy...
By Ian McPherson 24th May 2019
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Wellness
The Business Healthy Challenge hits the City

The Business Healthy Challenge is encouraging workers in the Square Mile to get out...
By Andrew Zuccala 22nd May 2019
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Business
Business will prosper when ‘government takes the right decisions’

The new CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, David Frost, says...
By David Frost 22nd May 2019
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News
Thames Clippers gives away 200 prizes for anniversary

Thames Clippers have their 20th anniversary this year and are celebrating by giving people...
By Andrew Zuccala 22nd May 2019
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Business
How From Babies with Love is helping abandoned children

From Babies with Love donates 100% of its profits to orphaned and abandoned children...
By Cecilia Crossley 20th May 2019
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Travel
Andalusian romance in the city of Granada

Granada may be best known for the historic Alhambra complex but there is much...
By Andrew Zuccala 20th May 2019
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Food & Drink
It’s far more than just eating and drinking out at Mimo

Mimo London has just opened up its first UK branch in Borough Market, offering...
By Andrew Zuccala 20th May 2019
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