Zurich Community Trust (UK) Ltd
Zurich Community Trust (UK) Limited is the community arm of Zurich and is a registered charity in its own right. Our aim is to support the most disadvantaged people in our communities and help them live more independent and fulfilling lives. Zurich Community Trust is funded half by Zurich UK businesses and half by Zurich employee's generous donations. The Trust supports a wide range of local, national and overseas charities - many of which are chosen by Zurich's people. All support disadvantaged people in the community through partnerships and a range of grant programmes. Zurich Cares is the name of Zurich's employee involvement programme which manages the valued donations of employee's time, money and skills. Through Zurich Cares there are three national charity partnerships - Marie Curie Cancer Care, Hope and Homes for Children, and CLIC Sargent, plus local and overseas grant programmes and an award-winning volunteering programme. The Openwork Foundation is funded by the staff and self employed Advisers of Openwork Ltd. It is a fundraising and grant giving Foundation and under its theme of Cares 4 Kids, supports Young Carers through its national partner - The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and many local and overseas organisations. Key facts Over £60 million donated to charity since 1981 Over 700 charities supported each year Zurich staff raise over £500,000 each year Openwork Foundation raises over £500,000 each year 35% (2,700) of Zurich UK employees volunteer over 3,000 business days a year, sharing business and practical skills with local charities Thank you very much for your valuable support.