Travel
Heathrow Launches New Giving Back Program to Benefit Local Community
Published
1 year agoon
By
New Yorker
Heathrow has today published its new Giving Back Programme, reasserting its commitment to the local community to make the area a great place to live and work.
This is the first comprehensive community investment plan published by the airport, clarifying the various ways it already supports the local community as well as setting out a variety of new initiatives.
Following last year’s refreshed ‘Heathrow 2.0’ sustainability strategy, which set out clear ambitions for this decade, the new plan takes on board a wealth of feedback from local communities to determine what is most important to them. Crucially, the airport wanted to understand these priorities to ascertain how it can be a better neighbour and how it can ensure local communities are able to fully benefit from its role as a connector.
Heathrow will meet its one million people pledge through a range of initiatives, including expanding existing schemes – like doubling the number of schools it supports through its Local Schools Partnership; and launching an employability programme – Heathrow World of Work – to connect young people in the community with first-hand experiences of the workplace, helping them get their foot on the careers ladder. The airport will connect more than 10,000 local people to jobs, apprenticeships and early career opportunities, a unique ability given its position as the largest single-site employer in the UK.
By donating £1m per year to local groups, primarily via the Heathrow Community Trust, Heathrow and the grant-giving charity can continue to help grassroots organisations reach out to and support vulnerable and isolated members of the community. More than 200 community projects will receive funding through the Local Community Support Fund across issues that were identified in the consultation as being most important, including tackling the cost-of-living, restoring heritage sites and building a greener neighbourhood.
Engagement with local residents over the last year showed clearly how important green spaces are to the community. The Giving Back Programme illustrates how Heathrow will continue to preserve these spaces for current and future generations – from playgrounds for toddlers to local sports teams using parkland. The airport is expanding the reach of its Community Rangers, who are out and about in the community every day. They will continue to work closely with local groups, schools and councils to improve the environment through gardening and landscaping initiatives. Their new responsibilities under this programme will support delivery of Heathrow 2.0, which made new and improved commitments on biodiversity, noise and emissions.
Furthermore, to firmly demonstrate that those who work at the airport are a part of the community, Heathrow is increasing the hours its employees devote to volunteering for community projects over the next two years.
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye welcomed the new report, commenting: “Our Giving Back Programme is a clear reflection of what the local community has told us over the last year and our way of saying loudly and clearly that being a responsible neighbour will always be a priority. We’ve listened to the community’s views – some of it good, all of it completely honest, and often highlighting areas where we can improve our work. The overriding message was clear: Heathrow must become a connector in the community once more.
“That means connecting people with new employment opportunities, with nature and the local environment, and ensuring funding remains in place for vital local institutions. This programme is the first step of a long-term plan to inspire people to move here because of the airport, not in spite of it.”
Anne Marie Goodacre, CEO of Stanwell Events, said: “It’s really important for community groups across the local area to be able to work directly with Heathrow and see them put their time, effort and money to use where it matters. Heathrow has always lent a helping hand, connecting us to support where needed and maximising its impact as a good neighbour.
“One business can’t solve all the community’s problems, but I look forward to seeing Heathrow turn the Giving Back Programme’s promises into results and continuing to make a real difference to local people’s lives.”
Heathrow will offer regular opportunities for local residents to give their opinion on how the Giving Back Programme is progressing through its Annual Local Community Survey and ongoing Community Forums.
The report, Giving Back Programme, can be viewed in full at: https://www.heathrow.com/company/local-community/giving-something-back
More details of the Heathrow Community Forums can be found here: https://www.heathrow.com/company/local-community/community
Source: Breaking Travel News
Rents across the U.S. grew for the first time in 6 months — only Arizona saw price drops in every metro
Bad Dürkheim: Theft after shopping – witnesses wanted
The Trump-Biden Race Turns Into a Big-Dollar Cash Scramble
Battle heats up over proposed federal funding for Baltimore bridge
Riley Strain Case: Family Orders Second Autopsy After Discovery
Baltimore Lost More Than a Bridge
King Charles Is ‘Utterly Determined’ to Show Unity Among the Royal Family Amid Health Battles
Los Angeles Theatre Week Provides Access to Affordable Productions
Living with an anti-reunification North Korea – Asia Times
Thousands of phones and routers swept into proxy service, unbeknownst to users
Quantum computing’s real-world app false dawn – Asia Times
This is the way the West ends – Asia Times
Historian Calls Reconciliation ‘Unlikely’ for Prince Harry and the Royal Family amid Kate Middleton’s Cancer Announcement
Ryan Gosling Had a Hard Time Picking His Favorite Beatles Song
Taraji P. Henson Thought She Had No Chance Getting Cast in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’
Trending
-
News24 hours ago
Luxury Home of the Week: A modernized Gothic Revival in Manchester-by-the-Sea for $4.99m
-
Auto22 hours ago
The Porsche V-8 Engine Will Continue Into The Next Decade
-
Travel20 hours ago
Explore Mumbai in Style: Rent My Bike Introduces Luxury Bike Rentals for Discerning Travelers
-
Auto23 hours ago
Lamborghini Has a New Logo, Which Looks a Lot Like the Old Logo
-
Wellness18 hours ago
Is Masseter Botox Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews
-
Travel19 hours ago
Emirates embraces Easter onboard and in lounges
-
Travel20 hours ago
BTN Interview with Ramine Behnam , VP Development Europe Middle East & Africa, Minor Hotels
-
News19 hours ago
Xiaomi releases electric car $4K cheaper than Tesla’s Model 3 as price wars heat up