Social responsibility
Making a difference
At Annington, we take our responsibility to the wider community very seriously. We want to be as much a part of the community as the homes that we improve, maintain and build. As a business we are always considering ways to get involved. From providing equipment for local schools or raising money for good causes, we are committed to playing a positive part.
The Annington Trust was set up in 1996, when the company purchased the MoD‘s Married Quarters Estate. It was one of a number of measures taken by the company to demonstrate its commitment to families living in Service accommodation. Started with a capital sum, The Trust was established to support all kinds of activities and projects benefiting these families. Twice a year, The Trust reviews the different applications for funds and makes a grant of income from the capital sum. So far, grants have provided valuable support to community centres, playschools, welfare offices and youth activities.
During the financial year ending 31st March 2010 The Annington Trust donated a total of £25,292 to a variety of causes associated with the Married Quarters Estate. Seperately we have continued to support the local communities by donanting £28,055 to various groups and clubs.
Some of the projects we have recently supported are listed below:
Storybook Soldiers
Annington has supported the Storybook Soldiers initiative since November 2007 via both the Annington Trust and the Company, with financial and technical assistance. To find out more click here.
Help for Heroes - Big Battlefield Bike Ride
Annington recently supported James Barham and Andrew Stuart-Mills when they cycled just under 350 miles over 5 days in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride in aid of Help for Heroes. The bike ride coincided with eight memorial services at various sites for those who lost their lives in the both the First and Second Worlds Wars, the group raised over £1 million for Help for Heroes. To read more about the highs and lows of their journey click here.
