Spider In The Community
Spider is committed to being a socially responsible business. We believe it’s important for all companies to try to make a difference in their local communities—even if it’s small gestures, they all add up to something extremely worthwhile.
Community
Helping Charities and our Business Community
Managing Director Michelle Pollard has always pushed this narrative and conveyed its importance to her team at Spider HQ.
We’ve had team members running half marathons for charity and another volunteering as a primary school governor. Sophie, our Customer Development Manager, volunteered to run a face-painting stand for Mid and North East Essex Mind Colchester Stampede 10k in 2024.
Our Key Account Manager, Gail Shemming, champions change for the region’s disadvantaged in her role as Trustee at the Access Community Trust charity. The charity supports the homeless and offers mental health and well-being assistance to those who are vulnerable or socially isolated.
To celebrate 11 years in business, Spider pledged to support 11 regional charities by offering them free recruitment advertising services—you can read more in Michelle’s post celebrating 11 years.
Community
Offering Business Support and Mentorship
Michelle helps support growth locally in her role as Ambassador for Invest in Suffolk, which promotes the county as an excellent location for business.
She is Chair of Suffolk Business Women, part of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, where she helps facilitate the contributions of women in business and public life. Michelle is also Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Group, which highlights her passion for driving positive change.
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UK Director Magazines Q&A Panel
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Face painting for Mid & North-East Mind Colchester Stampede 10K Run
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‘The War for Talent in the New Economy’ co-hosted by Michelle Pollard and co-sponsored by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
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‘The War for Talent in the New Economy’ co-hosted by Michelle Pollard and co-sponsored by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
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Spider and polkadotfrog Breast Cancer Awareness Day #WearItPink
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Spider and polkadotfrog for Mental Health Awareness Week #WearItGreen
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B2B Norfolk Exhibition
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Suffolk Care Awards sponsored by Spider
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Suffolk Chamber of Commerce: In conversation with Michelle Pollard and Helen Pankhurst
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South East Essex Business Expo
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Essex Business Expo
Community
How Local Businesses Support Community Well-Being
We take on these activities because companies that actively contribute to local communities can help promote overall well-being. They engage with the community, foster social connections, and reduce isolation.
Like our own, your business can help develop local skills and create job opportunities, which boosts individual confidence and economic stability in your local area. By supporting local infrastructure and services, you can help make neighbourhoods better places to live, leading to stronger communities.
Spider finds that our involvement enhances social cohesion by fostering community connections and collaboration. By supporting mental and physical health initiatives, we believe we contribute towards a healthier population and more resilient communities, strengthening the community’s social fabric.
Spider examines its operations to see how it can invest resources efficiently. Reducing our company’s environmental footprint is a small step, but it will have an impact as more businesses do the same.
Ethical business practices are vital for building trust and credibility with customers, employees, and the community. By prioritising transparency, fairness, and integrity and demonstrating our commitment to these values, we can foster long-term relationships and a positive reputation within the community.
Environmental responsibility is of the utmost importance for protecting communities against the effects of climate change and helping to preserve natural resources.
Why Spider
Encouraging Sustainable Community Growth
We believe businesses play a crucial role in promoting sustainability and long-term growth within local communities by adopting eco-friendly practices and supporting green initiatives.
By demonstrating a commitment to protecting the environment and adopting sustainable business practices, we can act as a leader in our community and help protect local stability for future generations.
Community
Building a Stronger Local Economy
Businesses that invest in local communities contribute to a thriving local economy by creating jobs and boosting local spending.
Our time investment can lead to improved infrastructure and services, which help attract more people to the community. This cycle of growth and development enhances economic stability for all.
Support from local businesses can create a ripple effect in the community that significantly boosts the economy. Job creation provides residents with income, which increases local spending. This, in turn, encourages more businesses to open, and the cycle of growth continues.