CSR - What is CSR and how does it work?

Corporate Social Responsibility or “CSR” can mean different things to different businesses. Below we have set out some of the key concepts underlying CSR:

Putting something back into the community;
Investing in worthwhile causes, institutions or organisations;
Providing support to community initiatives;
Promoting or contributing to environmental sustainability.

CSR can work in a variety of ways. Some businesses adopt “green” or ethical business practices. Other organisations make generous donations to charitable causes or help fund raise on their behalf. Alternatively, companies can provide time or assistance to help out with community based projects.

The benefits to business are numerous. Fund raising events can provide networking opportunities, encourage team spirit and give your business a good reputation in the local community. Fund raising events can attract the interest of the local media and increase awareness of your organisation’s products or services.

How can businesses help raise money for Mandeville?

We are asking local businesses to fund raise on behalf of Mandeville. Below are some ideas of the type of events you could run but we are sure that you will be able to think of lots more! If you are interested in fund raising for Mandeville, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section.

Hold fund raising events on our behalf

Holding fund raising events and donating the proceeds to Mandeville presents great networking opportunities and a way to promote your company within the local community.

Charity quizzes
Everyone loves a charity quiz. Book a local venue and invite your business contacts. Charge a fixed price per table and task your most exuberant employee with the role of quiz master.
Raffles
Put some good prizes on offer and sell tickets to friends, family, colleagues and associates.
Promises auctions
Set up an auction where you, your employees or associates offer prizes to the highest bidder. The items in the catalogue can range from bits from a week in a holiday cottage, to babysitting, to antiques, to second hand books or DVDS...anything really. Get everyone together for a night of fun bidding for these items.

Encourage your employees to take part in sponsored events

Encouraging your employees to take part in sponsored events – and sponsoring them – is a fantastic way to raise money, encourage team building skills and (depending whether you go for a cycle ride or a baked bean bath) promote healthy living. Here are just a few ideas of the sponsored events you could organise:

5k run
Cycle ride
Swimming gala
Relay races
Sitting in a bath full of baked beans

We’re sure you get the idea!

Work in partnership with us at our organised events

We welcome assistance at our organised events. We have some exciting fund raising ideas, many of which involve the local community.

There are numerous ways in which you could help, for example:

Offering prizes for our fund raising events
Volunteering to help at our events, for example running stalls, baking cakes, singing on stage
Promoting our events through your business
Attending events organised by us – such as the charity golf day that we are organising

Make a donation

We welcome donations from businesses. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us using the details below.

Why is MANDAID trying to raise money?

In 2008, Mandeville Primary School became part of the government’s Primary Capital Programme and a building project was developed to double the size of the school providing much needed additional school places for St Albans. Demolition of old school buildings began in July 2010 but, within days, all work ceased when budgetary cuts of over £1m were made by Herts County Council. These cuts mean that key educational and environmental features of the build have been lost. Parents at Mandeville have launched MANDAID to help raise money to replace these features. By sponsoring Mandeville through MANDAID, local businesses can make a real difference to the education of children in St Albans and support environmental sustainability in our community buildings. By doing this, businesses invest in future generations and the local community.

What makes Mandeville special?

Mandeville is an ambitious forward thinking school which serves a diverse local community. We aim to make a positive difference to children’s lives and recognise that this requires us to consider much more than just a child’s educational needs. As such, we seek to provide a wide range of additional facilities for children and their families. Mandeville provides a "safe place to be" for vulnerable children after school.

Mandeville focuses on providing an accessible and dynamic learning environment that offers the best possible educational opportunities for every child - from the “hardest to reach” children for example those with learning difficulties or challenging behaviour, to the brightest pupils who need an extra challenge. We believe in seizing every opportunity to learn, in lessons, in the playground, in the dining room... we are working to create an environment where children can’t help learning!

There is compelling evidence that pupils who succeed at school go on to have happier and healthier lives, are more likely to avoid crime and antisocial behaviour and go on to contribute positively to society. We want to give every child that opportunity.

At Mandeville, every child receives excellent educational opportunities, tailored to the needs of the individual child. Our most recent SATs results showed the children’s progress was in the top 8% of schools nationally – a result which makes us extremely proud.

How will the money be used?

The money will be used to replace key educational and environmental features that have been lost as a result of the budget cuts. These features include:

An imaginative reading area;
An innovative Library for parents and children;
Outdoor play equipment and seating;
A covered outdoor learning area;
Solar panels
Water harvesting

Improving the quality of the learning environment helps all our children to achieve their academic potential and develop as emotionally healthy young people. We can ensure that our “hardest to reach” children have the opportunity for a better life.

Creating sustainable buildings is fundamental to preserving the world for our children. We also believe that educating children (and others) about the environmental issues facing us and future generations is important. By building environmental features into our new building we emphasise the importance of sustainability and educate children about these important values.

An investment into MANDAID is an investment in the future generation. We hope you are able to support our school and contribute to the academic achievement and wellbeing of our pupils .

Contact us

We would love to speak to you! MANDAID is a group of volunteer (parents) who all lead busy lives, so getting hold of us on the phone is not always guaranteed. You are welcome to ring the school, but the best way would be to fill in the short form below and we will promise to get back to you as soon as we can.

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