CEO's charity mission, plus other positive news this week

Welcome to your first instalment of CSR Wins of the Week – a weekly newsletter from Smiley Movement where we share news of the businesses that are prioritising purpose over profits and giving back to social and environmental initiatives.

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Film producer's philanthropic work for charity

We interviewed James Axiotis – a successful TV and film producer who has set himself apart by dedicating much of his life to philanthropy.?As a producer who has worked on well-known films like Clint Eastwood’s Bridges of Madison County, as well as shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and America’s Most Wanted, he has also spent the last 10 years doing pro-bono film production for charities. So far, he has invested more than $100,000 in production fees to the charity?Children of War ?to create promotional footage. Read the full story .

CEO raises ￡4k delivering aid to Poland

In mid-March, Kevin Ashley, CEO and founder of the learning management system, myAko, embarked on a journey to Kraków to bring aid to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Having partnered with Giant Digital and other small businesses across Hampshire, to set up the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, the team raised more than ￡4,000. A van-load of supplies were purchased and taken across to Poland, along with other supplies donated by businesses across Hampshire and Dorset, plus from the local community. Read the full story .

Secondhand book retailer recognised by Queen

Circular economy pioneers and Bcorp?Wob ?– formerly World of Books – is a business that has made a huge commitment to positive impact in the past year.?In April 2022, Wob was announced as one of only seven companies to achieve two?Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in 2022 ?- winning both the Sustainable Development Award and the International Trade Award. The secondhand bookshop has reduced its carbon footprint by 50% across the group in the last five years and saved over 26,000 tonnes of new paper – but it also has a true commitment to charity impact. Read the full interview .

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