First Great Western is committed to making a difference in the communities in which it operates, by supporting a range of charities and community organisations.
It also helps charities enhance their fundraising opportunities by donating gifts associated with the company.
The First Great Western charity and sponsorship team meets regularly to consider requests for funding and gifts in kind, based on charitable criteria which includes:
Applications, which fall outside these charitable areas, will not generally be considered for support.
Unfortunately, due to the extremely high level of interest, First Great Western is unable to support all requests.
Any decision made by First Great Western concerning funding or gifts in kind is final.
If you want to request a donation to help enhance your fundraising opportunities, or hope First Great Western can help support your charity or community organisation, please write to:
Miss Vicky Cropper
Communications Coordinator
First Great Western
D400
Macmillan House
Paddington Station
London
W2 1FT
Community Investment Exclusion Policy
First Great Western has a Community Investment Exclusion Policy, which identifies types of initiatives and causes that we do not fund. These include:
1. Political parties or bodies
2. Promotion of religious beliefs
3. Third-party giving organisations
4. Projects funded from local or central government
5. The Arts (unless the donation provides direct support to one of our criteria)
6. Animal Welfare
7. Individuals, whether representing a charity or their own cause
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