The Community Pillar of Niftylift's Corporate Social Responsibility

Since the early 90's Niftylift has supported and valued the local community, schools, colleges, charities and events.

Charities and Sponsorship

Niftylift contribute where possible to support charities and events that benefit the community we serve.

Milton Keynes Community Foundation
- Members since 1998
- Became patron members in 2005
- Through the foundation Niftylift can contribute to local charities that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and vulnerable young people.
- Find out more about the MK Community Foundation
- Donations to numerous Charities
Staff Fundraising
- Movember
- Comic Relief
- Charity Runs & Expeditions
Sponsor Events & Clubs
- Milton Keynes International Festival
- Local sports clubs

Niftylift regularly offer goods, services and expertise for support

Niftylift recognises the importance for the next generation to be aware of the careers, pathways and opportunities available within UK manufacturing.

Niftylift Employee Volunteers
- Niftylift Employees volunteer at local schools offering careers advice based on the design and manufacturing industry
Work Experience
- Niftylift offer work experience opportunities for school pupils in years 10-11
Apprenticeships
- There are opportunities to do an Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme at Niftylift which has run for over 20 years.
Engineering in Education Scheme (EES)
- Since 2001 Niftylift has partnered with local schools assisting them with the Engineering in Education Scheme
- Niftylift Graduate mentors have assisted the young engineers to achieve 7 consecutive Platinum Awards and a Rolls Royce Award
Award Sponsorship
- The Company has sponsored Awards in local schools and collages with the aim of encouraging awareness of Engineering and Innovation and highlighting the opportunities available in UK manufacturing.
  - "Niftylift Innovation of the Year Award" for A Level students at local schools, such as Denbigh School
  - "Niftylift Engineer of the Year Award" for Engineering students at MK College

Supporting students in higher education is fundamental to the progression of the next generation of engineers.

Work Placements
- Work placements are available for undergraduate engineer students on sandwich courses and final year projects
Partnerships
- Niftylift work with the Knowledge Transfer Partnership Programmes (KTP) for postgraduates working on advanced engineering projects
- The Company also works on partnership programmes supported by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB)
Milton Keynes Higher Education
- The Chairman of Niftylift is a representative on the Milton Keynes Higher Education Strategy Board

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