Cable & Wireless Foundation
Friday, July 8, 2011
Funding to improve the lives of those with disabilities or special educational needs through communications expertise
What is it? The telecommunications company Cable & Wireless Worldwide has launched a charitable foundation to improve the lives of those with disabilities or special educational needs through communications expertise.
The foundation hopes to build long-term relationships with the not-for-profit organisations and individuals by providing technical expertise, its employees' time and funding. Cable & Wireless staff will build partnerships with the organisations and offer them communication solutions.
How much is on offer? The foundation has set aside £200,000 in cash to support selected partners, plus an expected £100,000 of funding from employees. Next year, it is aiming to donate a total of £1m.
What will it fund? Cable & Wireless has made it clear that it is looking for long-term opportunities to collaborate with groups and individuals and that it is key that its employees can get involved. Projects applying for funding should have a strong focus on communication.
Deadline Applications must be received by 1 August and Cable & Wireless will appoint partners in the autumn.
Find out more www.cw.com/foundation