This supports individual requests from charitable organisations in our operating area for funding in our communities and helps to spread kindness in all sorts of ways.
Between April 2024 and March 2025, the CBS Charitable Foundation donated almost £23,602 to support 172 community groups and charitable causes. The fund is a registered charity, donations up to £250 are considered and awarded on an individual basis by our branch teams.
The fund looks to support charitable organisations in our operating area which support the following causes:
Our branches support community groups and charitable causes with donations of up to £250 which are considered and awarded on an individual basis by our branch teams themselves.
This amount of £250 is to ensure that our funding is spread fairly throughout our region.
To apply for a donation of up to £250 all you need to do is call into your local branch with an outline of your request in writing.
Alternatively, you can apply online here.
When we receive this, we'll let you know when you will receive a response or if we require any more supporting information.
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