Aspect Telecommunications Community
Involvement
The Aspects of Life Fund is a programme whereby the company and our employees can make a
true contribution to the communities in which we live and work by donating to charities.British
Association Special Projects - Science & Technology
The Association carries out a range of Special Projects each year. These are activities or
initiatives undertaken on the basis of project funding in response to either opportunity
or need.
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British
Telecomm - In the community
BT’s present community involvement is concentrated in four main areas: Charitable
donations (£15 million a year and benefits in kind). Sponsorship of community endeavours
.Partnerships. Various forms of non-fiscal support.
The
Brother's Brother Foundation - International
The Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to helping the
less fortunate people of our world. Our mission is to distribute donated medical,
educational and agricultural resources throughout the world without regard to race, creed
or politics.
Cable
and Wireless
We aim to support initiatives which fall into the following categories: those with a
specific telecommunications requirement; those with the goal of improving access to, or
understanding of, communications; those linked to the theme of 'communication' in its
broadest sense. Preference is given to projects which have a strong focus on education,
training and economic development
Calor
Gas in the Community
Areas of Interest: The environment, Community support, Charitable giving, Sponsorship of
the arts and sports, Economic development
Charities
Aid Foundation
The Grants Council distributes around £400,000 every year on behalf of CAF; it
distributes much more on behalf of Government, Companies, Foundations and other donors.
CharitiesDirect
CharitiesDirect is an information service for use by charities, professional advisers and
everyone else involved with or interested in the charity sector. The service covers around
5,000 of the UK's leading charities with information drawn from CaritasData's Charities
Database.
Charity Know How
Charity Know How (CKH) is a grantmaking body which combines the funds and knowledge of 14
grantmaking Trusts, charitable Foundations and individuals, and the
Department for International Development (DfID) of the British Government.
Church Urban Fund
Building on the work of the churches in England's Urban Priority Areas, the Fund supports
practical, locally inspired initiatives which enable people to overcome despair, turn
ideas into action and bring new hope to their lives and the lives of their communities.
Columbia Foundation
- San Francisco and London
Areas of Interest: Arts and Culture, Human Rights, Preservation of Wilderness Ecosystems
and Biological Diversity. Also funds media projects
The
Commonwealth Foundation
The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation funded by Commonwealth
governments. It provides travel grants and facilitates networking and training
opportunities to encourage inter-country exchange and co-operation among non-governmental
organisations, professional and cultural bodies of the 53 Commonwealth countries.
The Diana,
Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
Eaga Ltd
The objectives of the Trust are "the relief of fuel poverty and the preservation and
protection of health by the promotion of the efficient use of energy."
Exxon
Philanthropy - See Countries
Dimensions 97 summarizes Exxon's worldwide contributions of just over $55.4 million –
about $42.1 million in the United States and $13.3 million in other countries. It lists
organizations in the United States that received grants of $5,000 or more from Exxon
Corporation, its divisions and affiliates.
GEC in the Community
GEC Community Service give donations to many charities including the Samaritans, National
Aids Trust, Benevolent Association, MIND, Disablement Income Group, The Royal Association
for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) and many more.
Glaxo
Wellcome Inc.
Through its products and business operations, Glaxo Wellcome improves the health and
quality of life of people throughout the world. Our programme of charitable and community
contributions is a further aspect of this activity which we regard as a proper part of our
role in society - to be a good corporate citizen worldwide
Higher
Education Funding Council for England
The HEFCE is keen to promote good practice in teaching and learning and research, as well
as in the management of higher education institutions. Since its establishment in 1992 the
Council has funded or co-sponsored over 20 initiatives to develop learning opportunities,
scholarship and management practice.
Higher
Education Funding Council for Wales
The Council is concerned with the funding of colleges and institutions of higher education
and universities in Wales. It also has the power to fund higher education in further
education colleges.
The King's Fund
The King's Fund is an independent health charity which exists to support the health of the
people of London.
London Community Foundation
London Community Foundation is a charitable organization which focuses on enhancing the
quality of life in London, and Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties. It is a vehicle to
fulfil philanthropic interests in and help you give something back to the community that
has enriched your life over the years.
Lotus
International Philanthropy Program
We have taken a leadership position in global corporate citizenship by developing a strong
commitment to socially responsible business practices, including efforts to enhance the
quality of life and level of opportunity afforded individuals within our communities
throughout the world
Marks
& Spencer
: Community Affairs
In total, Marks & Spencer made donations to over 1,200 organisations during the year,
supporting initiatives in health and care, community development and environment, the arts
and heritage.
The
Millennium Commission
National Campaign for
the Arts
NatWest
Group - Community Relations
Areas of Interest: community Initiatives working with, among others, secondary school
children, vulnerable youngsters, those caring for disabled and elderly people and
community enterprises.
Regional Arts
Board
UK
Fundraising: grants and funding
The
Whitley Animal Protection Trust
This year, as the award scheme broadens its focus from animals to wider nature
conservation issues, the Whitley Award Scheme is to be further enhanced as the funds
available for the annual prize are increased to £100,000.
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