Fund Boards Council is committed to being a responsible business and is proud to be a member of Heart of the City as well as having a charity giving programme.
Our charities and causes are close to the heart of the FBC team. We make an annual donation, split across three charities chosen by FBC team members, on behalf of the many speakers and experts who give their time and expertise to support our work in fund governance. It’s our way of thanking them and also doing our bit for the communities in which we live and work.
More details about Heart of the City and the charities we have chosen to support for 2024 are below and if you’d like more information about FBC’s charitable programme, please do get in touch.
We know how important it is for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to play a part in responsible business. So this year we’ve joined Heart of the City as a member, doing their online programme, Foundations for Responsible Business. With their support, we’ll be developing activities around looking after our people’s mental health and wellbeing, increasing diversity and inclusion, supporting our local community and reducing our environmental impact. And we’ll be putting it all into a responsible business strategy that’ll help our business to do well by doing good! We can’t wait to share our responsible business journey with you.
More information about Heart of the City.
We are delighted to be able to support a charity local to us which gives back to the community in which we live.
Computers for Kids believes that every child deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances. They collect old and donated computer devices such as Laptops, Mobile phones, Tablets, and PCs – any tool that a child can use to learn remotely, stay connected with loved ones, and enjoy entertainment. By doing so, Computers for Kids aims to bridge the digital divide and foster equality in our communities.
More information on Computers for Kids.
Changing minds across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority. By standing up to the injustices – in healthcare, in work, in law – which make life harder for those with mental health problems. Mind offers help whenever it might be needed, through information, advice and local services. Bringing together an unstoppable network of individuals and communities – people who care about mental health to make a difference.
More information on Mind.
In light of the current difficulties, I’ve chosen the British Red Cross as one of our FBC charities of the year.
The British Red Cross provide practical, local and emotional support to people around the UK. The Red Cross also provides international aid to help people around the world in emergencies and support refugees and survivors of trafficking, and those facing chronic hunger.
More information on the British Red Cross.
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