Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the term commonly used to describe the business practice of acting in a responsible manner, both in respect of shareholder value and towards local and global communities.

Corporate involvement with the voluntary sector is becoming increasingly popular as companies realise the value of developing partnerships with their local communities and voluntary organisations. The benefits of developing and executing a CSR policy can include:

• Raising the profile of the organisation with all stakeholder groups by being seen to be good corporate citizens
• Improving the attractiveness of a product or service by linking it positively to a recognised social cause
• Improving staff morale and retention by encouraging community involvement
• Working with voluntary sector organisations on such issues as common values and standards

This conference will demonstrate these points in a variety of ways, exploring the social, environmental and ethical issues and providing practical guidance on developing a CSR policy. The selected speakers are experts in their field and have been drawn from all aspects of the business, voluntary and community sectors.   The Centre for Entrepreneurship is very pleased that John Madejski, local entrepreneur and Professor Gordon Marshall, Vice-Chancellor will be addressing the conference.   Delegates will have many opportunities during the day to ask questions and express their views on the key issues.

For more information and registration details please visit:

www.reading.ac.uk/cfe/news.html