It’s clear... IT firm is putting focus on social values

Ethical business practice, positive social impact and enriching its local community has won the prestigious Social Value Quality Mark accreditation status for IT solutions provider Lucid Support Services.

The Bronze accreditation endorses the company’s work to uphold social values across its operations, from environmental sustainability to community outreach and employee empowerment.

Lucid Support Services, based at Wymbush in Milton Keynes, has committed to putting more resources into employees’ health and wellbeing and becoming more environmentally friendly, investing in tree planting schemes through its partnership with the National Environmental Wildlife and the Green Regeneration programmes.

The company also offers IT and digital apprenticeships and has donated more than £1,000 to local and national charities including Willen Hospice, local food banks and youth sporting teams.

“Our core legacy is to be locally focused, changing lives for the better through the work we provide and the support we offer,” said managing director

Alun Jones. “It motivates us to keep innovating new ways to drive positive local impact as we continue growing. Our goal is to lead by example in integrating social values into everything we do as a company.”

Now silver and gold accreditation are in the company’s sights, he added.

Lucid is also running a recruitment training programme aimed at young people wanting to gain an on-the-job qualification.

Pictured are the company’s two social values champions, administration manager Chelsea Dickson and account delivery

“Stella loves a cuddle and even if it is only for a moment, it is so good for you to have that.” transformation company, it is essential for Yellowyoyo that it constantly pushes and develops new ideas.

A canine companion in the office gives staff a reason to step out to clear their head.

“She is a reason to go out for a good walk and it takes you away from your worries for a while, which is a good thing,” said Amanda.

“Changes to the culture in a business is something that we have to work on every day to make sure it works to best

Occasionally, clients are wary of dogs or, worse, are allergic. If that is the case, nine-year-old Stella stays at home. “We do not bring her in if we know a client is coming who either does not like dogs or is allergic and we always ask the question beforehand,” said Mrs Wright. “But there are clients who come to see her rather than us, I’m sure.” effect,” said Mr Wright. “You need to make sure that you are on top of it all the time.

“Some people can have that control of their people and do not have to work at it but get it right and you can become a better you.”

“It is very important to me to work for a company that puts social responsibility and community impact at the forefront of its values and operations,” said Ms Dickson.

“I am proud to be part of a business making a positive difference in the lives of our employees, our partners, and community,” added Ms Harwood.

“The Social Value Mark recognises Lucid’s commitment to keep innovating new ways