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Calendar of local corporate events in Birmingham and the West Midlands including seminars, training, dinners and more. business events diary, business calendar, corporate events in Birmingham http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/11/06/charitable-giving-could-be-the-future-for-voluntary-organisations-65233-22197680/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/11/06/charitable-giving-could-be-the-future-for-voluntary-organisations-65233-22197680/ Nick Venning, co-founder of Thrive, considers whether charities would benefit from the establishment of a “social norm” for charitable giving. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/11/06/wrap-stars-gather-at-the-bullring-65233-22197674/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/11/06/wrap-stars-gather-at-the-bullring-65233-22197674/ Business teams armed with ribbon and scissors will be going for glory at a parcel wrapping challenge in the Bullring to raise funds for the St Mary’s hospice. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/st-philips-chambers-walking-team-set-to-just-keep-on-giving-65233-22152410/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:08:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/st-philips-chambers-walking-team-set-to-just-keep-on-giving-65233-22152410/ A 12-strong team from St Philips Chambers pounded the streets in aid of ‘The Cities Legal Walks’ to raise funds for charities who provide free legal help and support to those most in need across the region. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/now-is-the-time-for-business-responsibility-65233-22152364/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:06:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/now-is-the-time-for-business-responsibility-65233-22152364/ The challenge for businesses to act responsibly should not be overlooked while teams try to cope in the current financial crisis. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/huge-demand-to-help-st-basil-s-care-for-homeless-youngsters-65233-22152354/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:02:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/huge-demand-to-help-st-basil-s-care-for-homeless-youngsters-65233-22152354/ Leading youth homeless charity, St Basil’s says it has been overwhelmed by the numbers who have signed up to take part in this year’s Sleep Out. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/employees-asked-to-give-to-needy-at-christmas-65233-22152340/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/30/employees-asked-to-give-to-needy-at-christmas-65233-22152340/ Business in the Community has teamed up with 13 local charities and community organisations to run its annual Christmas employee giving campaign. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/29/st-basil-s-in-call-for-london-marathon-runners-65233-22148198/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/29/st-basil-s-in-call-for-london-marathon-runners-65233-22148198/ Youth homelessness charity St Basil's is appealing for Birmingham businesspeople to help raise funds by running the 2009 London Marathon. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/14/latest-thrive-amnesty-suits-you-sir-65233-22030926/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/14/latest-thrive-amnesty-suits-you-sir-65233-22030926/ Lives are already being changed by Thrive Birmingham Suit Amnesty that opened for business on Friday. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/14/work-clothes-recycled-by-bromsgrove-based-company-65233-22030923/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/14/work-clothes-recycled-by-bromsgrove-based-company-65233-22030923/ Unwanted work clothes have been donated to a charity that provides help and support to the homeless. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/14/numerous-charities-benefit-from-brummie-generosity-65233-22030920/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:22:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/14/numerous-charities-benefit-from-brummie-generosity-65233-22030920/ A wide range of charities have been working with Thrive’s Birmingham Suit Amnesty to ensure individuals can benefit from people’s generosity. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/10/organiser-hail-success-of-birmingham-suit-amnesty-65233-22011198/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/10/organiser-hail-success-of-birmingham-suit-amnesty-65233-22011198/ The second Birmingham Suit Amnesty has been declared a great success, with more than 400 suits collected for local charities. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/your-old-suit-could-be-the-perfect-fit-65233-21982435/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/your-old-suit-could-be-the-perfect-fit-65233-21982435/ The simple act of donating an unwanted suit makes a huge difference to people facing challenges in their daily lives. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/firms-combine-to-support-city-welcome-for-graduates-65233-21982432/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/firms-combine-to-support-city-welcome-for-graduates-65233-21982432/ Firms from across Birmingham’s professional, creative and lifestyle sectors have come together to support Birmingham Future’s official welcome to new graduate recruits. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/rlf-anniversary-reception-raises-1-200-for-children-s-hospital-65233-21982430/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/rlf-anniversary-reception-raises-1-200-for-children-s-hospital-65233-21982430/ Professionals from Birmingham’s property sector have raised more than £1,200 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Red Balloon Appeal. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/toys-for-children-with-donation-65233-21982428/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/toys-for-children-with-donation-65233-21982428/ Homestart Winson Green and Handsworth Children’s Centre has been given a major boost thanks to a £1,500 donation from Barclays, Soho Road branch in Birmingham. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/charities-find-vat-rules-less-taxing-65233-21982424/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/charities-find-vat-rules-less-taxing-65233-21982424/ New regulations designed to simplify the VAT rules governing charities that raise funds through ‘challenge’ events are now in force. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/expert-advice-for-voluntary-groups-offered-probono-65233-21982425/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:42:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/07/expert-advice-for-voluntary-groups-offered-probono-65233-21982425/ Community and voluntary groups are being urged to register for a new advice surgery aimed at helping them with charity registration and improving their marketing, business planning and HR policies. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/06/birmingham-suit-amnesty-expected-to-top-1-000-65233-21975039/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/10/06/birmingham-suit-amnesty-expected-to-top-1-000-65233-21975039/ The organisers of this Friday’s second Birmingham Suit Amnesty are confidently hoping to top the 1,000 mark. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/09/30/birmingham-businesses-sign-up-for-social-responsibility-65233-21929382/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/09/30/birmingham-businesses-sign-up-for-social-responsibility-65233-21929382/ The growing awareness of the need for businesses to support social responsibility initiatives is one of the key themes of a Thrive survey. http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/09/30/npower-volunteers-transform-wildlife-centre-in-winson-green-65233-21929922/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-social/thrive-corporate-social-responsibility/2008/09/30/npower-volunteers-transform-wildlife-centre-in-winson-green-65233-21929922/ More than 200 volunteers from one of the UK’s leading energy providers have spent the last 15 months re-energising an environmental education centre in Winson Green.