THE MAKE GOOD GROW BLOG

The latest news, guidance and good stories from our movement

Spreading Warmth and Support: 1 Mill Street Members Take Over Helping Hands’ Soup Kitchen for The Big Help Out 2023

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, 20 members from the 1 Mill Street community recently joined forces to support Helping Hands’ Soup Kitchen as part of The Big Help…

Making a Difference on a Tight Schedule: The Benefits of Microvolunteering

For those of us with demanding jobs, family responsibilities, and other time-consuming commitments, it’s tough to find the time to volunteer. But with microvolunteering, you can contribute to a larger…

Olivia provides monumental support for new charity, Stratford Youth Collective

Exciting things are happening in Stratford Upon Avon, which is going to secure truly comprehensive support for young people across the town and wider district. Spearheaded by the Stratford Town…

How good deeds create a happier workforce

We’re taking a deep-dive into how businesses can utilise the famous helper’s high to create a happier workforce. Wellbeing is at the top of workplace concerns. According to a report from CIPD,…

What is social impact?

How many times have you stumbled across words like ‘social impact’, ‘CSR’, or ‘ESG’ and thought… WTF? We think the acronyms and big corporate-y words are a bit much tbh.…

Why Millennials Prefer Responsible Businesses

Millennials have grown up in a world where sustainability, social impact, and ethical practices are at the forefront of public concerns. As a result, they are more likely to choose…

How AI is Changing the World for the Better

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising the world, with many are using AI for for social good. From healthcare to conservation, AI is helping to tackle humanity’s challenges. And, showing promise as…

Unleash the power of social impact tracking

Consumers and investors now demand transparency and responsibility from businesses. But, how do these stakeholders know about all of the good things you’re doing, unless you’re tangibly reporting it? When it comes…

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023

The 6th of February marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week. This celebration aims to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships for young people. And, if you didn’t already…

WTF is the Double Bottom Line?

The Double Bottom Line is a term that refers to the impact of a business on both its financial performance and its social and environmental impact. It is an approach…

The Belfry joins the Make Good Grow Movement

We’re delighted to welcome the World famous resort – The Belfry into Make Good Grow’s community. This destination is due to join SID, and has made 6 incredible pledges on…

5 Reasons your team isn’t engaging with your CSR strategy

It’s vital to adopt a CSR strategy to stay defined in the current market. But, how do you engage your employees in your initiatives?  Well, stop what you’re doing, scrap…

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