Specsavers PR first to win industry leading accreditation

Specsavers in-house PR department, led by PR Director Jo Delbridge, has become the first retailer in the UK to be awarded a top industry accreditation by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). The Communications Management Standard is the hallmark of PR and communications excellence and is the only globally recognised quality certification for PR and communications agencies and inhouse departments. It combines elements of other leading accreditation schemes, notably iSO and Investors In People, with criteria specific to the industry. Organisations are assessed on eight core areas, including leadership and…

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TRUST accreditation scheme launches for charity recyclers

A new accreditation scheme called TRUST for recyclers who trade with charity shops has launched. TRUST – Trader Recycling Universal Standard – is the outcome of a coalition dedicated to boost standards within the recycling sector. It has the backing of more than 2,500 charity shops across the United Kingdom, and was formed in 2019 from representatives of the Charity Retail Association, Textile Recycling Association, charity retail chains, academics, waste reduction charities, textile recyclers, and input from the Environment Agency, the WISH (Waste Industry Safety and Health) Forum and the…

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