As of 1 January 2021, new rules will come into effect requiring government organisations to ‘explicitly evaluate’ social value when writing contracts.
FFBS provides record levels of support to customers coping with unprecedented need in 2020
Family Fund Business Services, company update As 2020 draws to an end, our half-year figures show how hard we have worked with our customers this year to deliver valuable support to thousands more households in need. Together with our suppliers, …
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The importance of social enterprise in 2020: our takeaways from Social Enterprise Futures
Ben Andrews, Business Development Manager Although we couldn’t attend in person this year, Social Enterprise Futures 2020 did not disappoint. Social Enterprise UK’s two-day event brought together organisations from across the UK and during the sessions we heard from numerous …
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Why Alan Titchmarsh’s garden has nothing on mine
Gardening isn’t just a summer job and, like gardening, our work is a year-round commitment to helping organisations support those that need it most.
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Housing 2020: Our Key Takeaways
We attended the Chartered Institute of Housing’s virtual Housing 2020 festival and saw a clear theme emerging – a shift of focus from property to people.
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New challenges, same kitchen table: becoming Business Development Manager during lockdown
Maths teacher and delivery driver weren’t the only new roles Ben took on this year, he joined FFBS as our new Business Development Manager.
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Starting as Head of Client Relationships During a Global Pandemic
Cathy Grant joined the team at Family Fund Business Services as Head of Client Relationships during lockdown with everyone working from home.
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FFBS Feature in Local Government Association Good Practice Guide
The Local Government Association (LGA) has released a Good Practice Guide to delivering financial hardship schemes. Commissioned by the LGA, and produced by The Financial Inclusion Centre (FIC), the guide provides a range of practical advice, ideas and case studies …
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Yorkshire Businesses Collaborate to Support Families in Need During Coronavirus Pandemic
York-based Family Fund Business Services (FFBS) is the UK’s leading business-to-business fulfilment service, with over 45 years of grant administration expertise. It provides a unique model that offers unrivalled value while supporting charities, local authorities, housing providers and other commercial …
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Family Fund Business Services Celebrates #RefugeeWeek2020
For Refugee Week 2020, we reflect on the work we have carried out in support of refugees and their families. Refugee Week is the UK’s largest festival celebrating the ongoing contribution of refugees, while actively encouraging greater tolerance between diverse …
