Brand the Bus! returns revamped to help more good causes
Oxford Bus Company today launched its annual Brand the Bus! 2023 competition for a local charity or good cause to have its branding on a double decker.
Responsible Business
Businesses have a responsibility to their communities, to be supportive and at the very least not actively cause harm. Here you will find content relating to businesses being a Force for Good, supporting charities and their local communities.
B4 BETTER BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM: Target’s ‘Pillars of Purpose’
Sam Kandiyali of Target PR shares Target’s Pillars of Purpose – a conceptual model that explores the relationship between PR and purpose (why an organisation exists).
Oxford Bus Company reveals latest charity bus
The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with the rear of a double-decker emblazoned in Be Free Young Carers’ branding.
Businesses urged to join together to make Oxfordshire a better place...
The new Oxfordshire Collective Business Fund is a way for businesses to make a genuine difference to communities by investing in local charitable organisations.
Target’s ‘Pillars of Purpose’
Sam Kandiyali of Target PR discusses a conceptual model that explores the relationship between PR and purpose (why an organisation exists) with B4’s Richard Rosser.
Oxford Bus Company launches latest ‘Brand the Bus’ with Restore
The Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with a double-decker wrapped in mental health charity Restore’s branding.
At The Sharp End
B4’s Chairman, Frank Nigriello, chairs the first of a series of podcasts with invited CEO’s and Leaders of B4 Member organisations.
Cooking and improving adult mental health in Oxfordshire
In March we had 5 people over from Root and Branch: Root and Branch are an independent charity which promotes recovery from mental health difficulties and a collaboration with Maymessy with Karen identifying 5 people who would benefit from a series of cooking classes.
Programme announced for 2022 Creative Industries Festival
Oxford Brookes has announced the programme for the second International Creative Industries Festival, which takes place online from 21 March. The theme for this year’s Festival is ‘Creative industries for a better society’.
Responsible Business Digest #2
Stories of Business as a Force for Good from B4 Members such as OSEP, Toyota, Oxford Bus Company, Oxford Brookes University and many more.
Business Beyond Profit; the only path to a successful business
Look around the B4 National network and you will see more and more companies shifting the ways in which they operate to consider all stakeholders as well as shareholders. Why is this happening and how can any business evolve, not only to embrace the opportunities this opens, but making it far more robust and successful?
Toyota supports humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine emergency situation
Toyota has started to provide humanitarian assistance to those who are suffering. This includes direct assistance to Toyota’s Ukrainian employees and their families and to Ukrainian refugees, as well as corporate donations up to approximately 2.5 million euros.
Can you chip in to support the Target charity golf day?
The team from Target are looking for support for their annual charity golf day to be held on Thursday 30 June at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex in Gloucestershire.
Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier...
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Healthy Hearts grants aim to improve cardiovascular health by funding charitable organisations that are promoting positive behaviour, such as increased physical activity and reduced smoking.
Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition
Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to receive advertising space on a bus rear.