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Programmes

In 2008, Barclays invested £52.2m in community projects around the world and supported more than 57,000 colleagues in 31 countries to get involved with community activities.

Our exclusions:

Barclays has a community investment exclusions policy which identifies types of initiatives and causes that we do not fund. The community investment budgets can not be used to support:

  • Political parties or political bodies
  • Promotion of religious beliefs (we do consider projects led by religious organisations provided the whole community benefits)
  • Sponsorship of individuals
  • Rotary, Lions Clubs and other third-party giving organisations
  • Hospital costs
  • Medical charities including medical treatment and research
  • Capital appeals (for example, for buildings)
  • Educational institutions (unless the donation provides direct support to a disadvantaged group)
  • The arts (unless the donation provides direct support to a disadvantaged group)
  • Microfinance loan fund capital (donations can be used to support the establishment and operation of community-motivated microfinance programmes, but can not be used as capital for on-lending direct to clients).

Banking on brighter futures

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We're using our knowledge and expertise as a financial services organisation to make a social difference, beyond simply giving money. We focus on programmes that help disadvantaged people work towards financial independence and security.

Looking after local communities

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We're investing in the many neighbourhoods around the world where Barclays has a presence. Supporting causes in local markets is one of the best ways that we can engage with and meet the needs of local stakeholders.

Charity begins at work

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We aim to engage and support colleagues to work with the causes they care about most. We want harness their energy, time and skills because we know they have a huge amount to give and gain by being involved.

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Feel inspired to get involved?

If you're a Barclays employee, you can apply online for grants, donation matching and volunteering, to help support the causes that mean something to you.