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ANNUAL REPORT & YEARBOOK 2021/2022 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

AA: BREAKDOWN COVER

Running a company with vehicles at its heart means that staying still isn’t an option. The AA’s business breakdown cover will make sure your drivers get back on the road quickly – and with minimum disruption – if the worst happens. All you need to do is choose the right level of cover for you. Scottish Bakers members receive up to 56% off business breakdown cover with the AA.

DELL TECHNOLOGIES

Dell UK has always worked help to help small businesses grow and support them wherever possible. After all, they started as one when we were founded just over 30 years ago! You may know Dell for its products, but they are proud to partner with the best small business professional UK associations to provide a range of benefits, including discounts to members.

DIRECT ENERGY: ENERGY, UTILITIES & MERCHANT SERVICES

Scottish Bakers has carefully selected Perth-based Direct Energy as its preferred energy and utilities service provider. Direct Energy has over 20 years’ experience working in the British energy industry and are dedicated to getting you the best possible deals on energy and other utility costs which NOW INCLUDES MERCHANT SERVICES.

Direct Energy is a 100% independent and impartial business and makes no charge for its services: they work for you not the supplier Their business is comparing energy and utilities deals for you saving you money and time.

FOOD TECH SYSTEMS: FOOD SAFETY CONSULTANCY

Scottish Bakers has secured DISCOUNTED rates for members to access Food Tech Systems consultancy services and FREE access for straightforward telephone/ email enquiries. Food Tech Systems offers food safety consultancy services to food and drink industry businesses across the UK. They are respected and recognised leaders in Food Safety covering technical, production, operations and Health & Safety services from a friendly specialist food safety consultancy business. Food Tech Systems can support on-site training and consultancy in the following areas: BRC SALSA, EHO, Labelling, Site Layout & HACCP.

FOOD CHAIN ID: FOOD SAFETY SUPPORT

FoodChain ID Technical Services Ltd is the UK’s leading provider of Trading Standards and Food Safety Advisory Services. FoodChain ID Technical Services has been at the vanguard of the New Food industry for more than two decades, providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an increasingly regulated food economy and technical services to support the demand for clean label standards. The support service is provided by qualified legal practitioners under the supervision of qualified Trading Standards Officers with appropriate commercial experience, ensuring our members receive legally accurate information which is practical and relevant in commercial operations.

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HMCA: MEDICAL CARE PLANS

HMCA has specialised in providing benefits and services to associations and professional groups since the 1970s. HMCA is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Scottish Bakers has agreed with HMCA to offer discounted rates for medical plans, dental plan, hospital cash plans, travel plan, income protection and vehicle breakdown products.

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LEYTONS: R&D TAX CREDITS

Leyton is a global innovation funding consultancy dedicated to helping their clients improve their business performance. They work with businesses of all sizes to find a better way of delivering value. In the UK, their specific expertise is in innovation funding, energy consultancy and capital advisory. They are the UK’s largest specialist in Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits; a government incentive which rewards UK companies for investing in innovation. They have a highly qualified team of consultants in science, tax, engineering, software and accountancy and are proud to have a 100% success rate for HMRC submissions generating an average return of £78,000 per year for our clients. Their commitment to Scottish Bakers and its members is to ensure the delivery and maximisation of Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, while giving members a free review of their current service provision. They are committed to working alongside the association and its members to increase the knowledge and awareness of Innovation funding.

OH WORKS: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Glasgow based OH Works, is an occupational health service specialising in offering the required legislative health care needs for all employees. Bakery businesses have a legislative obligation to undertake lung function tests and skin assessments under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) — recommended annually. Members can access this service, and many others including hearing tests, face-mask fitting, and other safety critical medical assessments at a special reduced rate.

PENINSULA: HR LEGAL SERVICES

Scottish Bakers has carefully selected Peninsula to support bakery members with their HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety requirements. Peninsula’s team of expert advisors based in its Glasgow offices, are available to members 24/7. This keystone service can save even small bakery members over £1,300 per year compared with contracting for its provision separately. Bakery members have access to team of Employment Law experts and access to a documentation suite for their Employment Law needs. With extensive and detailed professional experience in HR and Employment Law, the Peninsula team make sure our members get the advice you need as quickly as possible. This service provides peace of mind to members when dealing with the complex areas of HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety legislation. They can relax in the knowledge that they have their own team of experts on call 24/7, either by phone or online, as well as a comprehensive back up and support service to help you find your way.

WEX: FUEL CARD

Scottish Bakers members are eligible to apply for an Esso Card™ fuel card and receive a highly competitive fixed weekly DISCOUNT of UP TO 5P PER LITRE off pump price. You can also collect Tesco Clubcard points — an Esso Card™ allows your drivers to earn Tesco Clubcard points when they fill up at participating Esso-branded filling stations.