Our giving back culture
At Access, charity is at the core of our values and we offer a variety of initiatives that allow our team to give something back and make a difference. Each year, our employee community nominates a cause close to their hearts to become our local charity of the year. These charities receive fundraising in addition to other support from the business. For example, with every pound raised by our staff, Access doubles it. A true partnership in every sense.
Our people are also able to dedicate their time to give back to their local community or chosen cause with an extra day's leave to make this possible. The Access Foundation makes a real impact in our communities. Through this philanthropy, we support causes nominated by our team and work to bridge the digital divide.
Our global charity partners
Charity of the year
Our fundraising events
The Access Foundation
The Access Foundation was set up in 2021 following the success and growth enjoyed by The Access Group over the previous decade.
While affiliated with the company in terms of its identity, The Access Foundation is a separate organisation, governed by an independent board of trustees and with its own objectives and goals.
The foundation is focused on making a real difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to charities that make a valuable and measurable positive impact.
Tech for good
With a team as passionate about giving back as we are, it makes sense that we develop our own Access technology to help us raise much-needed funds - and have some fun along the way.
Some recent examples are the development of apps within Access Workspace to allow staff to take part in a staff lottery and salary sacrifice through our 'round to the pound' and 'give as you earn' apps.