How we do business

We believe that we should encourage and support social growth and development in the communities in which we operate. Our volunteering programme reflects our commercial needs and is designed to develop our business and enhance our reputation by engaging our employees and supporting the local community. We aim to build sustainable relationships with our community neighbours using our business skills and sharing opportunities to develop our employees. During 2006/07, over 1,600 employees have undertaken approximately 20,000 hours of community support in the UK. In the US, many employees serve as board or committee members of charitable organisations or coordinate fundraising, while others volunteer their time building recreational areas, cleaning up parks and communities, or tutoring and mentoring young students.