The Knight Residence - Serviced Apartments in the centre of Edinburgh

The Knight Residence believes that to create a truly unique place for people to feel at home and enjoy, you need to create the right atmosphere. Our surroundings are modern and fully equipped, but it's our people that help to make a difference. Always friendly, willing and able, they strive to ensure you feel at home. The Knight Residence is more than just an aparthotel, it's a sanctuary from the busy city - your sanctuary.

PERSONNEL

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. Maintaining a highly experienced and motivated group of employees is a cornerstone to our philosophy of striving to provide excellent customer service at all times. Although our business is just 10 years old, we are proud that our management and administration employees' average length of service is 8 years.

ENVIRONMENT POLICY

C&J Knight Ltd is committed to protecting the Environment wherever it is reasonably practical to do so throughout all of our business activities. Recent achievements include - 2600 fewer rubbish sacks per annum going to landfill since the introduction of paper, cardboard, aluminium, glass and plastic recycling. A 28% reduction in power consumption through the introduction of low energy lightbulbs and A Energy rated appliances. The Knight Residence is working toward a Green Tourism Scheme Business Award and is a member of The Business Environment Partnership.

COMMUNITY

We understand that we can make a positive contribution to the community where our business is located. We are active participants in our local residents association, business association and have a Keep Edinburgh Clean "Tidy Business" award.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety is the direct concern of Mr C Knight, Director. Last Health and Safety review was conducted in January 2009.  Fire risk assessment was reviewed in March 2009.  The following are first aid appointed persons - Charlie Brownlie, Christopher Micheals, Hugh Stevenson.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

The Knight Residence supports the following registered charities

• Scottish International Relief
• Roy Castle Cancer Foundation
• FourSquare - Preventing homelessness, promoting inclusion