Links at SOLO
Data Protection Registrar (ICO)The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information. If you have an enquiry concerning Data Protection you can contact the ICO here or call 01625 545745.
Direct Mail Information Service (DMIS)
DMIS research shows how cost effective and versatile Direct Mail can be - either on its own or alongside other media. Their research includes key statistics on volume and expenditure, response rates and people's attitudes to, and the use of, Direct Mail.
Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
The Direct Marketing Association UK is Europe's largest trade association in the marketing and communications sector. The DMA promotes best practice and raises industry standards through the DM Code of Practice which as a long standing member, SOLO more than exceeds. You can reach the DMA at 020 7291 3300.
Image Evolution
High quality and cost effective digital print solutions.
Informed Imaging
Providers of data-capture and information management solutions.
Mailing Preference Service (MPS)
The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) is a free service which is funded by the direct mail industry to enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from (or added to) mailing lists used by the industry. It is actively supported by SOLO and by the Royal Mail and by all those responsible companies who are directly involved in the Direct Marketing Industry. MPS is fully supported by The Information Commissioners Office.
Recycle Now Logo
The recycle now logo is being used more and more by a huge range of organisations, major brands, retailers and local authorities; research shows that 65% of people in England now recognise the recycle now logo. You can download customisable artwork to use the recycle now logo on your envelopes and mailers to encourage your customers to recycle mailers once they are finished with them.
Royal Mail - Business Response Services
Download templates for Business Reply Envelopes / Cards
Royal Mail - Find a Postcode
Look up a postcode for any UK address
Royal Mail Online Business Account (OBA)
Access your Online Business Account or set one up
Thames Hospicecare
The Thames Hospicecare (THc) charity is an independent voluntary Hospice situated in Windsor and Ascot. THc is the largest provider of palliative care in East Berkshire working closely with other health providers to deliver a service of excellence to local families affect by cancer and other life-limiting illness. SOLO is a keen supporter of the team at THc and the work they do.
Thames Valley Business Magazine
The Business Magazine is an independent business to business magazine for directors and senior executives in the Thames Valley.
Tree Appeal - Making the World a Greener Place
Tree Appeal helps responsible organisations reduce their environmental footprint by planting native broad leaf trees.
WRAP - Material change for a better environment
WRAP helps businesses to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. SOLO fully supports the aims and objectives of WRAP.

