3i’s charitable policy
3i’s charitable policy aims to support:
causes based in the communities in which 3i has offices;
charitable activities of staff. 3i matches donations made by UK
staff under the Give as You Earn scheme (“GAYE”) and the proceeds
of staff fundraising efforts. In the year to 31 March 2004,
approximately 32% of 3i’s charitable donations were matching GAYE
donations;
charities relevant to its corporate activity, for example, 3i
supports businessdynamics, a charity which aims to help young
people understand business.
Charitable donations made in the UK in the year to 31 March 2004
amounted to £253,419, supporting a variety of different charities
with donations ranging up to £35,000.
RAM
3i's support of the Royal Academy of Music, sponsoring student scholarships and the Symphonia Orchestra, dates back to 1991. Unlike other international music schools, the academy relies on voluntary funding for all student scholarships.
We were delighted to give the students the opportunity to perform at a gala concert in Paris celebrating 3i's 20 years in France.
Young Vic
The Young Vic theatre in London runs a scheme to enable children, otherwise denied the opportunity, to enjoy and be inspired by theatre. 3i has become an active participant in this scheme by donating £10,000.
Making a difference
Staff across 3i engage in a range of community projects. The two examples above are of team away days in Frankfurt and London. One involved a council house makeover in Frankfurt and the other, decorating part of the Lorrimore Drop-In Centre in London, a day centre which provides support to people with mental health needs.
