VEAR GROUP CHARITY POLICY    


VEAR regard charitable activities as an integral part of the company's social responsibility. The Vear Group of companies is a committed partner to the communities in which we work, using our business activities to make a positive social impact. Vear also supports our employees in their individually chosen charity initiatives across the Group.

Many of our employees are actively involved in their local communities as volunteers and wherever possible we are pleased to support them. Our community investment activity is financed through a discretionary cash budget approved by the Vear board. We welcome long term involvement with charity organisations to address issues key to the interests of the community and to enhance our reputation as a responsible company.

We have developed ongoing and valued relationships with numerous charities, sponsoring many fund raising events and activities.
Vear Group has launched a 'Matched Funding' policy which reflects the valuable contribution many employees make through their charity fundraising by matching the money raised.

Donations, attendance and charities supported by the Vear Group.

The Vear Big Jump Skydive
Raising money for Macmillan Caring Locally, which provides funds to enhance the care provided by the Macmillan unit at Christchurch Hospital for cancer sufferers. The skydive was at the Old Sarum Airfield, Salisbury. The fundraisers were Natalie Lemesurier, Nick Child and Jack Beswarick, in memory of his mum Susan Beswarick.

Cash for Kids
Vear Group were delighted to supply a support vehicle to four riders and their bikes on their cycle ride from John O Groats in Scotland to Lands End in Cornwall. Taking two weeks to raise money for the Cash For Kid's charity. Vear fundraisers were Darren, Kevin, Robin and Rob.

Race for Life - Cancer Research UK
Vear employee fundraiser; Yvonne French.

The Eastleigh Pirates
Vear sponsors the 'Eastleigh Pirates' under 14's rugby team who had a hugely successful tour of the West Country over Easter 2011.

Breast Cancer
Fundraiser Louise Gould took part in a sponsored triple marathon.

Hounds for Heroes
Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled personnel from the armed forces and emergency services. Vear employee fundraiser; Elliot Gould.

The Royal National Rose Society
A leading gardening charity, founded in 1876, dedicated to encouraging, improving and extending the science, art and practice of the cultivation and conservation of roses.

Braveheart Military Charity
Braveheart is a military charity dedicated to the support of veterans suffering from the psychological effects of war. The Braveheart programmes fund research to better inform the institutions that make policy in this area and also the organisations that are involved in the delivery of healthcare to sufferers. It is the increasing number of veterans who are suffering from unseen injuries of the mind that are being provided vital aftercare support with this hidden problem. Vear is pleased to sponsor two people to take a doctorate, to study post traumatic stress disorder, in this important programme.

HLN Charity Golf Day
The 23rd annual golf day, in June 2011, was supported by some 20 teams from all over the UK. Congratulations to the Vear Group team who successfully defended their title. However, the biggest winners are the charities who received a cheque for over £2000.

Shorefield Charity Quiz
Funds raising for a registered charity or a recognised voluntary group.

Hampshire Autistic Society
The Society works hard to understand the need of people with autism and has developed a wide range of support services. Vear employee fundraiser; Tom Cottrell.

Fire Fighters Charity
The Fire Fighters Charity is the UK's leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. It costs £9m every year to meet the needs of the charity's beneficiaries for which it is completely reliant upon donations from the general public and fire community. Vear employee fundraiser; Dean Honan took part in a sponsored cycle ride.

St Catherine's
St Catherine's is a national charity with children and young people with speech, language and communications impairments.

Barclays Charity Ball
Raising funds for a registered charity or a recognised voluntary group.
Vear sponsored 'dress down' and 'golf' days.
Money raised by both the company and employees.