Case Study: apetito
In recognising the importance of supporting its community of employees, apetito
set up the Staff Foundation to support the cultural, sporting and charitable
activities its employees were involved in outside working hours. The Staff
Foundation provides funding for equipment or sponsors events, making sure community
activities thrive.
The scheme is truly geared for staff participation, with employees actively
encouraged to approach the Foundation for funds for any activity they are involved
in. Funding decisions are made by a committee, which is made up of employees
representing all areas of the business - this helps encourage staff to request
funding.
Since its creation, the Foundation has predominantly supported a wide range of
sporting and cultural charitable activities in the company's local communities.
Around £20,000 worth of funding has been allocated to date by the Foundation.
Examples of donations include purchasing soccer strips for youth and junior
teams;
support of the local majorette troupe with the purchase of mats and
leotards;
purchasing musical instruments for a pre-school; buying mess tents for a
scout
troop; and purchasing stable blankets for a Riding for the Disabled Group.
Bronze Award Winner of 2007 Community Partnership Awards: Culture, Media and
Sport Category
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Last reviewed: 16 May 2008