A broad approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) may include a range of community – related activities, including:
Local authorities are now required to develop a Comprehensive Area Assessment, in collaboration with major organisations in their region; many universities and colleges are involved in such initiatives.
The HEFCE ran the Active Community Fund from 2002 to 2006, which allocated some £37m on staff and student volunteering schemes and working with other “not for profit” organisations.
The principles in the revised ACEVO Code of Good Governance for the Voluntary and Community Sector contain in the 6th Principle the need for a good board to be open and accountable, which will include 'considering the organisation's commitment to the wider community, for example its environmental impact.'
HEFCE has published Service to Society, which sets out how higher education benefits society in general.
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