Green Small Business Certification Designworks’ Environmental Management System (EMS) is independently certified by Green Small Business and maintained through an annual external audit. This provides external verification of our environmental policies, actions, and continuous improvement processes. Cyber Essentials Certification (Web Infrastructure) Our web hosting infrastructure is secured through Cyber Essentials certified servers, demonstrating compliance with UK government-backed standards for protecting against common cyber threats. ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems Our web servers operate in environments certified to ISO 27001 standards, ensuring robust information security management, including risk assessment, data protection controls, and ongoing monitoring of security practices. UK GDPR Compliance Designworks operates in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, supported by formal policies and procedures governing the secure handling, storage, and processing of client data.Cyber Essentials Certification (Web Infrastructure) Design Declares Designworks supports Design Declares, a growing industry initiative that brings together designers, agencies, and creative businesses committed to addressing the climate and ecological emergency. Better Business Act Designworks has joined The Better Business Act is a UK campaign that calls for a change in company law to ensure businesses are legally responsible for benefiting workers, customers, communities, and the environment, alongside shareholders. Westfield Health Providing regulated, third-party health cover and health insurance through Westfield Health demonstrates externally governed standards in employee wellbeing and benefits. Certifications and accreditations Case study Giving Hope CIC Giving HOPE is a Community Interest Company working to minimise the trauma experienced by mothers who are separated from their babies due to safeguarding concerns. Underpinned by the Born into Care research series led by Lancaster University, Giving Hope works to raise awareness and promote trauma-informed, compassionate practice to help ensure that, wherever it is safe, babies remain with their families. With the new website, Giving Hope’s work has expanded into training practitioners and supporting families facing separation. The site provides the CIC with a branded digital presence, clean design, streamlined navigation and full mobile responsiveness. Built to support Giving Hope’s goals, it makes it easy for users to learn about their work and get involved. Key features include: • A dedicated ‘Become a Site’ page, offering clear guidance for organisations looking to join the Giving Hope network and bring its model to their own communities. • A ‘Get Involved’ section, highlighting volunteering opportunities and practical ways for supporters to contribute. • Integrated donation functionality, helping the charity grow its supporter base and increase its impact. Thanks so much for all your help and patience with the Giving Hope website, it will help the CIC achieve its aims in supporting vulnerable women. It is great to see it launched.” Feedback from Claire Mason, Director at Giving Hope:
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