Michael was delighted to be able to nominate a local business for a Responsible Business Award.
Lesley Shand funeral directors are based in Corfe Mullen, and were up against major brands including Marks and Spencer and Heineken UK.The funeral business is part of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors and was put forward Michael Tomlinson for the National Responsible Business Champion award 2017 organised by The All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group.
Its scheme was introduced in 2015 to encourage MPs to take a closer look at companies in their constituencies and consider the extent to which they are operating responsibly.Lesley Shand is a long-standing business in Corfe Mullen and has always made a point of being more than a business.Its premises are currently being rebuilt and will include facilities that will benefit the whole community.
Nick Douch, managing director of the group, said: "For one of our branches to be listed alongside some major brands is quite something. There is a great team at Lesley Shand who work hard not just for the business but for the community.Across the group we try and do our bit; whether that is sponsoring sports clubs, leagues and events, holding bereavement group sessions, organising community functions or doing charity work."
Michael Tomlinson said: “I am delighted to have nominated local funeral directors Lesley Shand for this award. Lesley Shand has a strong track record and supports numerous good causes locally"
Baroness Greengross, who sits on the group, said: “The idea of nominating a Constituency Responsible Business Champion is clearly catching on.
“Selecting the best 20 Constituency Responsible Business Champions companies from a strong field wasn’t easy but it was heartening to read about so many companies doing a great job in their local communities.”