A Truly Responsible Company
The Responsive group of companies thrive from being involved in what’s happening around our sites, particularly in West Cumbria. And we like to make a difference in our communities, led by our staff, their interests and their priorities.
Our team plays a key role in making sure we know about the local needs so that Responsive can make a difference whenever possible.
It’s all about being Responsive!
Our Social and Economic Commitment to West Cumbria
Pathways To Employment
We are committed to support all local pathways to employment for both young people and adults alike. We strive to achieve this by attending employment related events as well as aspiration and development sessions organised collaboratively with our local JCP.
Youth Development
We believe that employment and experience is a good base for any youth development. This is why we are committed to offering both work placements and apprenticeships in line with business needs. Responsive Ltd currently have six apprentices.
Talent Management
Responsive are committed to challenging our employee’s potential whilst developing their talents – we want to enable employees to imagine their career in the group. By doing this, Responsive hope to maintain the great level of talent we have in West Cumbria.
Supporting Local Businesses
As an SME, Responsive understands the importance of working collaboratively with local suppliers and members of our supply chain. We are committed to prioritising where possible, the use of local businesses services and product with a huge emphasis on the “sticky pound”
Local Community Support
We recognise the need for our business to provide direct support to our local communities. Responsive strive to help in any way we can – this might be a donation or volunteering our time. We currently sponsor several local kids football teams and we love to hear updates from them.
Staff Commitment
All of our employees at Responsive thoroughly enjoy getting involved and helping with our local community. Responsive Ltd supports staff with an additional two paid days a year to spend fully on volunteering efforts within the local community.
Responsive Ltd’s Social and Economical Commitment Policy Dream PlacementDream placement is a scheme ran by Centre for Leadership Performance for 16-18-year-old school and college pupils. It gives students an insight into the world of work by matching them with a Cumbrian “Host” employer.More InformationWhitehaven Amateur FootballWe have supported local children’s football teams for years now. We currently sponsor Whitehaven Amateur Under 11’s (Boys) Team.More InfomationProjXProjX is a new work awareness programme sponsored by Sellafield Ltd, and delivered by CfLP in partnership with Cumbrian business. The programme offers Year 10 students a week-long interactive work experience.More InformationMentoring CirclesMentoring Circles is a Job Centre Plus scheme that was delivered by Responsive Training Services, it’s aim was to help unemployed young people gain skills they need to gain employment. More InfomationBright StarsBright stars is another Centre for Leadership ran scheme but for primary school aged children. It is a competition between schools supported by local businesses. More InformationBusiness School Partnership Responsive are part of the business school partnership through the BECBC. We work with both primary and secondary schools through this scheme. More Information Previous Next