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Corporate and Social Responsibility
1. CALLS FOR PROJECTS: FUTURE FIRST GLOBAL PROGRAMME
HSBC has renewed its commitment to the education of underprivileged children via the Future First* programme, which will receive 15 million US dollars over the next five years.
The first fund applications cycle will be opened in February 15th. Calls may be made by NGOs meeting the following requirements:
- At least two consecutive years operating in Spain
- Legally registered
- Preparation of annual reports
- Policies to prevent exploitation and the abuse of children
NGOs may not participate if their situation could adversely affect the image of the HSBC Group.
Projects must be focused on EDUCATION and fulfil one or more of the following conditions:
- Children and adolescents under 18 years old
- Victims of war or terrorism, children of immigrants, sex workers or prisoners, HIV/AIDS sufferers, and children who have suffered violence or abuse
- Disabled children
- Children at risk: problems related with emotional support, intellectual stimulation and access to education
- Orphans
- Children under the full-time care of people who are not their biological or adoptive parents, or their legal guardians
NGOs wishing to participate may apply for funding for up to 3 projects within the framework of the Global Future First programme. The scope of project activities shall be Spain in all cases.
Priority will be given to those projects affecting the largest number of children and teenagers, and those offering opportunities for voluntary activities by employees of HSBC Spain. The maximum budget for project applications under the HSBC Future First Global programme is $25,000.
2. FUTURE FIRST LOCAL PROGRAMME, SPAIN (local application)
HSBC Bank plc, Spanish Branch also has a budget to support local projects. Applications for Future First Local will be considered up to a maximum amount of €10,000.
Whatever their scope (Global or Local), priority will be given to the projects with the greatest impact, helping the largest possible number of children. Projects will receive funds once per year only.
Budgets are assigned in different currencies depending whether the funds are requested for global or local projects.
Entry forms must be completed for each project and can be downloaded here.
Future First Bid Form
The form should provide a detailed description of the goals of each programme entered.
NGOs entering for both programmes should complete the entry form in English. If the application for funds refers only to the local programme, the form may be completed in Spanish.
DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Monday, March 19th, 2012
If you have any queries, please contact
Paulina Sánchez del Río on 91 456 61 83 or by e-mail at paulina.sanchez@hsbc.com
Sara Pedrola on 91 456 69 63 or by e-mail at sara.pedrola@hsbc.com
* The Future First HSBC Corporate Social Responsibility Programme was launched in 2006. The programme has funded missions in 49 countries, helping more than half a million children through educational projects organised by different NGOs. The first phase of the programme took place between 2006 and 2010, and the second cycle began in 2011.
