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Corporate Social Responsibility

February 15, 2017

The public is informed that a registered association (NGO/CBO) can request for a Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) Certificate or a qualification letter by submitting a formal application to the Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

The application should include a letter giving a brief background on the association and its objectives.

The CSR committee would also require a copy of the Registration Certificate and Constitution in order to properly assess the request.

Please address all correspondence to:

Mr. Patrick Payet

Chairman of the CSR Committee

Liberty House

Email: - psf@finance.gov.sc

 

Qualifying Sectors and Approved Programs

Qualifying Sectors

Approved Programs

Notable Particulars

Protection & Preservation of Environment

  • Maintenance of Environment & Natural Conservation Sites
  • Resource Waste management projects
  • Coastal Management Activities
  • Climate Change programs
  • Cleaning & construction of facilities
  • Support energy efficient projects/programs
  • Training & Capacity Building
  • Support for learning Centers & schools
  • Provide scholarships to students to attend local or international approved tertiary institution
  • Promote civic education & responsibility for career guidance
  • Support to schools & students in terms of school materials & equipment
  • Educational facilities & supports to schools in need
  • Assist schools in renovation & upgrading of infrastructures
  • Restricted to sites classified by the government
  • Planting of coastal vegetation, construction of coastal facilities & infrastructures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Requests should be made by the School Council or Parents & Teachers Association to the CSR Committee

Community Development

  • Local initiatives to bring benefits to the community
  • Activities for the disadvantaged groups
  • Activities for the promotion & enhancement of community values
  • Development of community based projects/programs-culture related, health, sports, recreational, environment, education, safety etc…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programs undertaken by CBOs, NGOs & Charities.

Sports, leisure & recreational activities

  • Sponsorships & donations to registered sports clubs, federations & associations
  • Athletes performing in major games locally & internationally
  • Organisation of sports activities & major events
  • Excellence in sports programs
  • Maintenance & adoption of regional, district sports & recreational facilities (including play grounds & parks)

 

The national Sports Council must endorse & administer all CSR donations & sponsorships

Health needs

  • Support projects on health care awareness and healthy lifestyle in general
  • Provide medical checkups & assistance in special cases overseas treatment
  • Support to health centers, clinics, hospitals & staff in terms of materials & equipment
  • Health facilities & supports to health centers, clinics & hospitals in need
  • Assist health centers, clinic & hospitals in renovation & upgrading of infrastructures

 

 

  • The Overseas Treatment Board from the Health Care Services Agency of the Ministry of Health must endorse all requests made & approval must be granted by the CSR Committee
  • Requests should be made by the Health Care Services Agency, the Public Health Authority or the Ministry of Health to the CSR Committee

Social needs

  • Support home for the elderly, disadvantaged persons like orphans, special needs & people with disabilities.
  • Assistance can be in the form of donations, & financial assistance.
  • Support can be in the form of programs, activities to facilitate integration in the community

Development of Arts & Crafts

  • Programs & projects for the development of performing arts & crafts including music, poetry, dance, drama, painting etc..)
  • Maintenance of National Heritage Sites

The National Arts Council must endorse all request made & approval must be granted by the CSR Committee. A breakdown of costing for the project & programs must also be submitted.

Prevention of Drug Abuse & Rehabilitation

  • Provide assistance for the rehabilitation & integration of victims of substance abuse & prisoners
  • Programs & projects to support advisory & counseling initiatives for victims of substance abuse & prisoners.

 

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