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Argos
in the Community
The Group
makes charitable donations through the Home Retail Group Partnership
Fund, which was set up in 2007. The fund is governed by a
committee comprising senior management and an external appointee.
Who will
they support:
* Registered
charities and non-profit making organisations in countries
where Home Retail Group operates
* Projects that are measurable with a lasting legacy.
They do
not consider applications for the following causes:
* Advertisement
* Animal welfare
* Individuals
* Music, art and entertainment
* Political or campaigning groups
* Projects funded from local or central government
* Religious groups
* School capital projects and specialist college status
* Sponsorship
* Third parties - either individuals or groups raising funds
on behalf of charities.
Charity
partnerships
The Partnership
choose a new charity partner for staff fundraising every two
years. Colleagues have the final say as the decision is made
by vote from a short list of three UK charities and their
Irish partners.
From July
2008, the Group charity partner is the British Heart Foundation
and Heart Children Ireland. A new Group partner will be sought
for July 2010.
How
to get funding:
Proposals
for funding should be mailed to the following address, quoting
reference HRG-PF:
Lorna Liggett
Community Affairs Manager
Home Retail Group
489-499 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes MK9 2NW
They aim
to acknowledge all applications that qualify within 10 working
days of receipt. Projects will be reviewed and approved by
senior management.
Key words: children, education, welfare
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