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“Futures really lead the field in their thorough adoption of CSR and
green issues, they are an inspiration to us all. This extends beyond
being part of all their own in house activities, as can be illustrated
by their support of Principle Cleaning and our client Walt Disney in
their recent support of World Earth Day. We can always count on Mandie
and her team, and it is at no cost to the consistently high quality of
service they provide. ” |
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Liz Pippard, Development Director
Principle Cleaning Services |
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“Envibe started working with Futures Supplies in 2004 and right from the
start they were keen to push forward on taking their environmental
responsibilities seriously. They are now a leader in this field and an
inspiration to businesses and individuals that it is not enough to do a
bit of recycling here or switching a light of there! They now
impressively cover all areas of the environmental spectrum and continue
to strive to do more. This now extends to their influence over their
customers and suppliers on environmental performance. Their continued
motivation and enthusiasm never ceases. When we have a low day at Envibe
and wonder why some businesses struggle to rise to the challenge of
climate change, our hearts are renewed when we hear about the latest
initiative from Futures or the continually creative vision of the staff
team led by Mandie. Many businesses have come to get help from Envibe
with their own activities as a result of the example and direction given
by Futures. I have no doubt their determination to do business in a
planet-considerate fashion will never cease to have a positive effect
within and beyond the company. ” |
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Anna Eltringham
Co-ordinator, Envibe (Environmental Business Excellence, Croydon)
www.envibe.co.uk |
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“Croydon Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting and promoting
environmental matters throughout the Croydon business community. Having
worked with Futures Supplies over a number of years, their dedication
and commitment to these issues has inspired the Chamber to be more
pro-active with respect to ensuring the business community are aware of
the need to be more environmentally friendly. Futures are leading the
way in environmental support and I am proud to have them as members of
the Croydon Chamber of Commerce.” |
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Matthew Sims
General Manager, Croydon Chamber of Commerce
www.croydonchamber.org.uk |
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“Futures service levels are excellent and we find all their staff are
efficient, helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. This applies not only
to ordering and delivery of goods but also to their administration and
accounting procedures.” |
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Douglas Cooke
Managing Director, Principle Services Limited |
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“Futures Supplies has years of experience working in partnership with
contract cleaners and right from the word go they understood our needs
in providing an efficient and reliable service to our customers offering
a good all-round package. I was confident that we could work in
partnership to grow our businesses together into the future". |
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Kate Ward
Sales Director, Chequers Contract Services Ltd |
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“I count myself lucky to be a client of Futures and after nine years
could never imagine using anyone else. Their service is second to none.” |
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David McLeod
Managing Director, Cresswell Office Services Ltd |
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“The variety and quality of products on offer covers all our cleaning
needs.” |
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Amanda Sutton
Facilities Manager, EEF |
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“What you order is what you get, and on time.” |
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Tony Reeve
Contract Manager, ISS Support Services Ltd |
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“I have found the team to be courteous and efficient in their dealings
with me and they always have a ‘can do’ attitude – nothing is too much
trouble” |
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Karen Edwards
Branch Manager, GBM Services Ltd |
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“Your company provides an excellent service – speedy efficient
deliveries at competitive prices” |
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Tricia Hobday
Service Co-ordinator, British Red Cross |
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“Delivery is always prompt and different delivery addresses are always
accommodated.” |
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Anthony J Neal
Director, J.A.S Cleaning Specialists |
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“Excellent advice on which products would suit my building best. This
change and upgrading of the consumables and dispensers has been noticed
favourably by all my tenants.” |
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Lesley Phillips
Property Manager |
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“Solutions which have been more efficient and have helped keep costs to
a minimum” |
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David Grimes
Maintenance Manager, Bourjois |
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“We would like to congratulate you on maintaining such good levels of
service.” |
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Eva Sanchez Banderas
Office Administrator, Montessori Centre International |
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“Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd has won numerous awards
including the Envibe Gold award for Environmental Business Excellence.
This reflects the efforts Futures have put into managing and reducing
its environmental impact.” |
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James Diamond
Envirowise |
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“Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd provides an excellent example
of how a small business can successfully develop and embed an approach
that enables it to manage a range of social, environmental and economic
issues, have positive impact and realise business benefits.” |
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“Futures and London Remade have been working together since October 2004
when Futures signed to the Mayor's Green Procurement Code. The Code was
launched in 2001 to assist businesses in London to reduce waste,
implement recycling schemes and look at closing the loop through
recycled content purchasing. Each year Futures have contributed to the
Mayor's Green Procurement Code Purchase Report which is a way for
businesses to feed back their improvements and commitment to recycled
product purchasing and measure their improvements each year. Futures
have not only had a marked improvement over the last two years but have
reduced waste, print on recycled paper only and recycle everything they
can to reduce waste going to landfill. London Remade and Futures have
also completed a case study to report on this good practice.” |
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Amanda Piper
Project Manager, London Remade |
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“Futures have a real dedication to helping the environment and have
proved to be exceptional in its recycling strategy and management
systems. The Envibe Board were impressed that such a small company has
dedicated valuable time and resources which is why it was one of the
first two companies in the borough to have been awarded the prestigious
Gold Envibe Award in addition to its Bronze and Silver awards.” |
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Anna Eltringham, Envibe Co-coordinator
Croydon Council |
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“Futures has worked with have been involved with Futures since they
engaged with our Employability Scheme for young people leaving Care.
Care Leavers historically can start adult life with many disadvantages.
They can frequently come from very difficult family backgrounds, they
may be disadvantaged educationally, and they may have precarious housing
situations. Each young person is different and their needs will vary,
but it is true to say that there are common themes that permeate the
lives of teenagers leaving the care system.
Futures have worked with our service’s young people and they have
achieved results and made a positive difference to their lives that
exceeded all expectations and hopes.
By providing our young people with a safe environment to develop
professionally and learn new skills Futures helped them gain confidence
and garner experience that will prove invaluable as they enter the word
of employment.
The staff are welcoming and friendly and provided clear and
consistent boundaries. Keeping their expectations high means that the
young people have a sense of aspiration as well as the enjoyment of
feeling included as part of a dynamic and diverse team.
Futures value diversity and focus on people’s strengths. They
don’t give up on young people and the young people with whom they work
have told me how grateful they are to have been given this opportunity.
That teenagers can see the merit of this important experience is
testament to Futures’ commitment to ensuring that excluded and
disadvantaged young people are given a supported transition into working
life.” |
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Chris Thompson, Social Worker
Leaving Care, Croydon Council |
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“Complete unwavering commitment from Mandie Kemp and her staff. The
company shows leadership in their industry and in influencing the supply
chains. For a small company they have made impressive and relatively
costly, investments in CSR initiatives.” |
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Brian Stapleton
Best Of Business, Croydon Business |
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