The City of London is committed to promoting Corporate
Responsibility. The Square Mile is arguably the UK’s most
prestigious and dynamic area, yet it is surrounded by some of the
most deprived neighbourhoods in the country.
The City Corporation works closely with public, private and
community sector bodies to ensure that the City and the City fringe
boroughs are inclusive and thriving places to be.
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map of our free support programmes.
This responsibility is fulfilled through involvement in a number
of initiatives including:
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Heart of the City - a free support programme for businesses in
the City and City fringes that are interested in developing a
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
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City Action for Community Development - a free employee
volunteering broker service for City-based businesses.
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The City Procurement Project - a free advice service to
City-based businesses looking to adopt a local purchasing
strategy.
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The Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards - an awards programme for
businesses and public bodies in Greater London with exemplary
Corporate Community Involvement activities.
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Employee Volunteering Programme - a programme for the City
Corporation which offers all employees two working days per year to
volunteer with community groups in the City and its neighbouring
boroughs.
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Partnerships - as part of a broader programme contributing to
the economic regeneration of the City fringes, the Partnerships
team assists City businesses looking to engage young people through
introducing them to City-type careers; and works with City
businesses to maximise access to employment opportunities for City
fringe residents.