Building resilient communities
The current environment can be tough on anyone. But it's a particular challenge for charities as its predicted the charity sector will lose a minimum of £4.3 billion over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, and at a time when more vulnerable people need their help.
The Zurich Community Trust (ZCT) has one aim - helping to support a more inclusive and resilient society and it's something we have been doing since 1973 which makes us one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. Whilst we are a registered independent charity (no 266983), we are also an integral part of Zurich's broader and long-held commitment to corporate responsibility. Here's some of the ways we're helping to build resilient communities in these unprecedented times.
Helping communities through donations
We have allocated £2 million package of financial and volunteer support for our partner charities most affected by the Coronavirus up and down the country.
Donating surgical masks to keyworkers
We have donated 350,000 surgical masks to hospitals, hospices, air ambulance, police and health centres.
Supporting Dementia UK Helpline
We have given Dementia UK a grant of £75,000 to help fund their helpline as they need to increase the number of nurses on each shift from 10 to 14.
How Zurich UK are supporting their customers
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Every year, through a combination of grant-making, volunteering and fundraising, Zurich Community Trust (ZCT) is able to support over 500 deserving causes across the UK and overseas.
But to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others, you need more than money - you need people! We make our charitable giving go further by encouraging colleagues working for Zurich UK to donate both time and money through ‘Zurich Cares’, our community involvement programme.
Each year over 35% of the Zurich UK workforce share their time and business skills with the community. So our charity partnerships are powered, not just by pounds, but by people and the commitment and talent they bring.
You can keep up to date with all the latest ZCT news and snippets throughout the year by visiting our website or by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
