I can think of no better way, effortlessly and with confidence, to support local good causes than through Norfolk Community Foundation.
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MARS make some of the UK’s most popular and familiar products including MARS, SNICKERS, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, DOLMIO and UNCLE BEN’S.
Investing in local communities is a key part of Mars' corporate responsibility strategy. Our values are at the core of our approach to community investment and are what gives our approach an important distinctiveness. Our investment in the communities in which we operate remains a long term commitment. We seek to add value in a way which is mutually beneficial, meeting the needs of our communities and reflecting our values as a company - both in terms of what we do and the way that we do it.
As part of their Community Investment programme, there are a number of ways in which they support local community projects including grants and product donations. If your community group is based within 15 miles of their King’s Lynn site, and you are promoting Healthy Active Lifestyles, Environment, and Pet Welfare, you may be eligible for support.
Applicants can apply for support (grants from £500 - £2,000, and/ or products) for projects which fulfill the following criteria:
General Criteria:
As part of their Community Investment programme, there are a number of ways in which they support local community projects including grants and product donations. If your community group is based within 15 miles of their King’s Lynn site, and you are promoting Healthy Active Lifestyles, Environment, and Pet Welfare, you may be eligible for support.
Applicants can apply for support (grants from £500 - £2,000, and/ or products) for projects which fulfill the following criteria:
General Criteria:
- Local charities, community groups, or regional branches of national charities within 15 miles of King’s Lynn
- Projects that will deliver a positive and lasting benefit to the community in one of the following 3 areas: Healthy Active Lifestyles, Environment, or Pet Welfare
- Projects that can demonstrate clear objectives, measurable outcomes and impacts
Specific Criteria:
Healthy active lifestyles
Encourages healthy active lifestyles through training and education:
Healthy active lifestyles
Encourages healthy active lifestyles through training and education:
- Healthy active lifestyles
- Endorses or encourages healthy active lifestyles
- Promotes physical activity
- Promotes balanced and enjoyable diet as part of a healthy lifestyle
- Encourages better understanding of nutrition and nutritional info
Environment
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility through training and education:
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility through training and education:
- Supports the preservation of the local environment
- Improves the biodiversity of the local environment
- Enhances the quality of life through environmental improvements
- Encourages involvement and pride in the local environment
- Promotes sustainable communities
Pet Welfare
Encourages Responsible Pet Ownership through training and education:
Encourages Responsible Pet Ownership through training and education:
- Provides better amenities and facilities for pets and their owners
- Promotes healthy and positive interaction between pets and people
- Promotes improved health and fitness of pets
- Addresses current issues faced by pet owners within the community
How to apply
Application is via the MARS website. To register please follow the link below
Application is via the MARS website. To register please follow the link below
Please note that all requests for support from Mars must be submitted through this process.
For Fund enquires please contact Jenny Bevan, Grants Officer by email or Tel 01603 623958
