Most Outstanding Committee Award.

Nominated by: Our people

An award for a local committee who in the last 12 months

Has been instrumental in making an impactful difference in improving the workplace for our people

Introduced in 2015

Each year the committee ask the office staff to nominate charities, supporting the 3 charities with the most votes. There are always a variety of fund raisers organised for national and local charities.
Last year the Charity committee raised over £3,112 in cash alone for various appeals.
The committee organised collections for a local homeless shelter for items to prepare dignity packs for their clients, they collected over 138 gifts for Christmas for a local 'Mr X' appeal for underprivileged children, pre-loved clothes for a local animal charity, coats and jackets for the homeless and refugees, unwanted school uniforms for a children's clothing charity and newspapers for a cat sanctuary.
They regularly organise collections for local foodbanks, and a special collection was made for Easter eggs this year.

Fylde LR Leisure Committee

Over the last 12-months, they've supported/encouraged greater office attendance and sought to improve engagement/culture across Fylde with the fantastic range of fab/fun events and activities provided, including: Duck racing (creating an amazing indoor pool,) Pizza BINGO, pottery painting, cracking Christmas party, lots of social activities and a whole host of giveaways.
Easter saw fun egg hunts and a super special gift-wrapped egg given to all.
Craft sessions and competitions held, really encouraging staff to get to know one another across different teams/groups.
They actively attend new recruit meetings, promoting Leisure and seeking to get people involved locally/nationally.
They also link up and work with the charity committee and work closely with Health-&-Wellbeing and the marvellous Manshed.

Swansea Football Committee

Provided an inclusive and supportive group promoting a healthy lifestyle activity on a regular basis for the office.
The committee is passionate about bringing together all the football community in Swansea Office with the aim of helping people form relationships, build their fitness and support their mental health.
The committee has given up their own valuable time in preparation of events such walking football, fundraising netball game, Inter-office tournaments and participation in national 11 a side Civil Service leagues.
Its been a massive help for me personally... its connected me with people around the Swansea office that I wouldn't have. It helped me build relationships and friendships with people which makes it easier coming to work without dreading it.
Over the last 4 years the Committee has become a beacon for inclusivity within the office and have organised various competitions getting many people involved: Annual mixed gender Office 'Rick Heath' Shield, Weekly 'Play and Chat' 5 a side game, Instigated a CSSC 11 a-side league, Organised an annual 'Walking Football' competition that includes older people to be involved, Organised games against local Mental Health Organisations and raised money for charity.

Trafalgar House LR Leisure Committee (Croydon)

The committee has set up various events, activities and sporting/leisure events which help create a positive, collaborative environment and contribute to a friendly, collective office culture.
They organise Monthly Quizzes, Sports Competitions, Challenges, Art Workshops for all. This was topped off by a hugely popular Escape Room in the Museum.
The committee spend a great deal of their time organising varied and fun activities trying to appeal to as wide a range of interests as possible. Such as The French Open, Euro 2024, Rugby World Cup Prediction Competitions, Reverse Pointless competitions, Angling Competitions, Football Competitions, Photographic Competitions, Quiz Nights, Games Nights, Bingo Nights.
They bring the whole of head office and Croydon office together and get you meeting new colleagues whilst having fun!
They organised our Christmas party even though it was hard to arrange with recent restrictions on office out of hours use.
There is currently a THLRL challenge taking place. All these activities award points towards a trophy for members to win. They have also bought a 75" smart TV which staff can use situated in the staff lounge.

Awards page.