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Staff benefits update

15 Oct 2020

Wellbeing, payroll giving, holiday discounts and free local delivery from Blackwell's

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Wellbeing

There is still time to book on the latest Be Active sessions and today (Thursday 15th) there will be a free virtual mini menopause session at 12.30pm – 1pm on brain fog and tips on posture working from home.

Within our wellbeing resources is supportive information on breast cancer from leading charities. Visit staff wellbeing news for the latest updates and notifications of online events.

Payroll Giving

Many charities and good causes have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Charities are reporting a projected loss of 48% to their voluntary income (Insitutute of Fundraising). Donating to charities through your pay makes a real difference and is the most tax-efficient way to give to your favourite cause. Our Payroll Giving Scheme is enabling staff to donate over £11,000 per month to charities supporting poverty, hunger, homelessness, medical research, animal rescues, mental health support and local foodbanks

Discounts

Holiday Exclusives have shared offers with their Cottage Stay UK business. These include:

  • October Half Term from £379 and October Half Term (Short Breaks) from £270 
  • Hot Tub Breaks from £250
  • Luxury Winter Breaks from £265
  • Festive Breaks save £200

Visit the Holiday Exclusives page for terms and conditions.

Wider Wallet highlights

Haven are giving away a holiday gift voucher worth £200 that can be used against any new 2021 Haven holiday booking. Enter the prize draw via Wider Wallet. If you are focussing on 2021 for a family holiday you can make great savings with Haven and other operators with Wider Wallet.  

You can pick up great offers this week with National Trust, English Heritage, super market deals plus there are leading insurance deals to help you save on household costs. Check out Wider Wallet for hundreds of deals.

Supporting Blackwell’s

Due to recent developments, Blackwell’s are now offering free same-day delivery to addresses in the local area (contact-free). This includes Fallowfield, Hulme, Chorlton, Victoria Park etc.  If it is in stock with us, staff or students can order by phone before 3pm for free same-day delivery. The phone number is 0161 274 3331. This goes for book bundles, textbooks, 3 for 2s, new titles, single books or anything else we have in. They will still do free delivery further afield but can't guarantee same-day at this time. Their driver may be able to take it or it may need to go in the post.

Keep well and stay up to date with all your benefits and wellbeing options.