Selecting programmes

Zurich Community Trust's focus is to help disadvantaged people lead more independent lives.

To keep up to date with the key social welfare issues, the Zurich Community Trust team members attend conferences, network with umbrella groups and other funders. As well as reading the latest news in third sector media, we also have membership of:

 

The business also has membership of Business in the Community and recently was awarded a Big Tick for leadership in the community this year.

So when it comes to selecting major new Transformation programmes that focus on key social issues, the Community Trust team  know where to start and who to consult with to select programmes on social issues that are often overlooked and where we can have the biggest impact.

For the employee involvement programme, 'Zurich Cares', employees at every level are involved.  Zurich Community Trust's Board of Trustees and Trust Executive will agree the programmes and charity committees will consider grant applications.  All have the support of a manager from the Trust.