Our place in the local the community
Our place in the local the community
We extend the care of our staff to the care of the local community and actively involve ourselves in outreach work. Our commitment to the local community extends beyond financial contribution, with our team volunteering their time to participate in community activities and fundraising for charities close to their hearts.
Over 2000m
Over 2000m
fabric donated nationally to Schools, Universities, Craft groups and Care Homes
Supported
Supported
more than 10 local wellbeing and community organisations
Took part in 20
Took part in 20
local events
Charity partnership
Charity partnership
By choosing one dedicated charity partner we believe we can establish a strong relationship and make the most meaningful difference.
Through consultation with our entire team, our chosen charity partnership Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) are the main beneficiaries of our fundraising activity.
Our fundraising has delivered sufficient funds for 10 defibrillators and helped raise awareness.
In return SARS have delivered CPR training to the staff at Sudbury Silk Mills.
Educational support
Educational support
Our schools programme helps local secondary school pupils to build skills and prepare for work.
We are regularly involved with mock interviews, CV workshops and networking events as well as donating fabric for creative projects.
We support universities by setting industry specific projects, collaborations and sponsored awards and regularly have student on placement for work experience.
Regional and textile heritage
Regional and textile heritage
We recognise the value in supporting local and national projects to promote Sudbury’s silk heritage, including initiatives around the Sudbury Silk Festival, giving talks to local interest groups and supporting the Gainsborough House Gallery.
Further afield we support the Worshipful Company of Weavers Entry to Work Scheme, offering employment to new graduates an we are active in the UKFT Fashion and Textiles (UKFT) apprenticeship scheme.
Charity partnership
Charity partnership
By choosing one dedicated charity partner we believe we can establish a strong relationship and make the most meaningful difference.
Through consultation with our entire team, our chosen charity partnership Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) are the main beneficiaries of our fundraising activity.
Our fundraising has delivered sufficient funds for 10 defibrillators and helped raise awareness.
In return SARS have delivered CPR training to the staff at Sudbury Silk Mills.
Educational support
Educational support
Our schools programme helps local secondary school pupils to build skills and prepare for work.
We are regularly involved with mock interviews, CV workshops and networking events as well as donating fabric for creative projects.
We support universities by setting industry specific projects, collaborations and sponsored awards and regularly have student on placement for work experience.
Regional and textile heritage
Regional and textile heritage
We recognise the value in supporting local and national projects to promote Sudbury’s silk heritage, including initiatives around the Sudbury Silk Festival, giving talks to local interest groups and supporting the Gainsborough House Gallery.
Further afield we support the Worshipful Company of Weavers Entry to Work Scheme, offering employment to new graduates an we are active in the UKFT Fashion and Textiles (UKFT) apprenticeship scheme.
