Grapevine certified as a Living Wage Employer

We’re proud to have become accredited as a Living Wage Employer, in support of the work the Living Wage Foundation do to encourage employers to pay a fair living wage, as a minimum. This could not be more important in the current economic climate.

From the Living Wage Foundation:

“Over a tenth of all jobs (11.8%) across the South West region pay less than the real Living Wage – around 285,000 jobs.

The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum.

Since it began, the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 360,000 people and put £3 billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.”

Grapevine Managing Director, James Spinks shared:

“We’re very keen to champion the great work the Living Wage Foundation are doing to support workers. Becoming accredited as a Living Wage Employer is not just a badge of honour for Grapevine, but an opportunity to increase awareness of this important initiative. If you would like to learn more about our experience of becoming accredited, please don’t hesitate to contact me.”

Find out more about the Living Wage Foundation at livingwage.org.uk