Cable&Wireless Worldwide's new foundation opens for applications
Howard Lake | 16 June 2011 | News
Communications provider Cable&Wireless Worldwide has set up a charitable foundation to enhance the lives of those with special needs through communications expertise. It is inviting both organisations and individuals to apply for funding and support.
The Cable&Wireless Worldwide Foundation is also looking to partner and build relationships with institutions that support, research, develop or implement the appropriate, specialist communication requirements. The company is aiming to offer its own communication solutions and services through the foundation to organisations supporting people with special needs.
“Colleague engagement is critical to C&W Worldwide’s community programme”, according to the company, “and we aim to focus on supporting organisation with which our colleagues can be involved”.
John Pluthero, Cable&Wireless Worldwide Chairman and Trustee of the Foundation, said: “Starting the Foundation is a formal way to harness the fantastic public spirit across our business. It’s a cohesive and global approach that provides the platform to focus our efforts, expertise and funding to make a real difference to people’s lives.”
Cable&Wireless Worldwide already contributes to many community and charity activities and is part of the emergencySMS service that enables deaf, hard of hearing and speechimpaired people in the UK send an SMS to the UK 999 services. The introduction of the Foundation will allow it to support a wider range of people and organisations with special needs.
Applications are open from between 14 June and 1 August 2011 and will be acknowledged via email within 14 days of receipt. If unsuccessful, applications can be made again three years from the initial date.
www.cw.com/foundation
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