# **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 aims to double it, as we have done in previous years. 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. ## Fundraising initiatives Some of the fundraising efforts included: - **20km circular walk** - 23 people participated in a walk starting and finishing at HQ in Loughborough, raising £38,000 - **Charity Gala** - held in the UK, raising £85,000 - **London to Amsterdam cycle** - 26 employees raised £87,000 - **Loch Ness trek** - a 130km challenge that raised £84,000 ## Charity Highlights ### Young Lives vs Cancer Young Lives vs Cancer was The Access Group's UK charity of the year for 2024/2025. Access committed to supporting the charity in its mission to help children, young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Throughout the year, a combination of employee fundraising, matched funding by the business, and grants from The Access Foundation raised £1 million for the charity. ### Magic Breakfast Magic Breakfast was selected as The Access Group’s UK charity of the year for 2023/2024. The charity's mission is to combat food insecurity among children across the UK by providing nutritious breakfasts to children and young people on a daily basis. ### Parkinson’s UK Two of our people, Natalie and Fraser, nominated Parkinsons UK for our UK charity of the year for 2023 after their fathers were both diagnosed with the condition. Natalie's story highlights the journey of her father's disease and the need for support and research. ### Bipolar UK Bipolar UK provides crucial support for those affected by bipolar disorder. The charity aims to reduce the time it takes for patients to get a diagnosis and offers resources for families to understand and manage the condition. ### National Deaf Children's Society Our colleagues Kayleigh and Adam were supported by NDCS after their son, Henry, was diagnosed with profound deafness at birth. The organization helped guide the family and provided vital resources. ### DEBRA DEBRA is a charity focused on providing care and support for individuals and families living with the genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Staff raised funds through various challenges and events. ## Our global charity partners ## Giving Back: Making time to make a difference At Access, we believe in creating positive change beyond the workplace. Every employee receives extra leave each year to volunteer their time and give back to local communities. In 2025, our teams contributed 10,852 hours to causes that matter. We are proud of the impact we have made together.