The Hanley is well-known throughout the area for supporting charitable causes and community projects, and this has been recognised by this prestigious award.
The organisation which established the CommunityMark - Business in the Community – has congratulated the society on an excellent community programme with a real understanding of local issues.
Clare Southwell SME and CommunityMark Development Manager commented "The CommunityMark aims to help small and medium sized local businesses to gain maximum benefit from being involved in community initiatives."
"Many congratulations on this achievement and on your excellent submission and community programme which really is an example of excellence and inspiration for others to follow." she continued.
"The Hanley has supported community initiatives for many years and to receive recognition is very welcome news for our staff and customers' said Jean Gibson Community Office at the society.
"We intend to build upon this award by extending our support for specific areas of need in our local community, and by developing our contacts with local community initiatives."
