Capgemini
In 2008, Capgemini became a
Platinum Patron of The Trust, pledging to donate £1million in just
three years.
The partnership is well on target, and hundreds of employees
have been involved in a fantastic range of activities. Here are
some of the highlights of their achievements:
Working with young people
Capgemini employees have donated their time and increased
their skills by volunteering with Team, xl Clubs and acting as
business mentors.
Capgemini Wild UK
For the third year running Capgemini has generously sponsored
this three-day Challenge, and we have more participants than ever
before. A special mention to David Boulter, Vice President at
Capgemini, who has competed every year!
Pro bono support
Capgemini is committed to helping save The Trust money by using
their employees’ extensive skills, working on projects as diverse
as an online Business Finder to helping with our Environmental
Policy.
Million Makers
Capgemini have put forward three exceptional teams to compete
this year, from Inverness, Woking and their bright young
graduates.
International challenges
Yet again an intrepid team is taking on the challenge of a
lifetime overseas to support the work of The Trust.
The Black and White Ball
The first ever ‘Green Carpet’ event of its kind in the UK, this
now-annual gala evening in Scotland has been a fantastic success,
and has been shortlisted for ‘Best Charity Event’ and ‘Best Green
Event’ of the year in Scotland.
We are incredibly grateful for the depth and breadth of
Capgemini’s support. In the words of The Trust’s Chief
Executive:
Capgemini’s financial investment is crucial to
our work, however it is the extra mile the company goes which has
made them such an outstanding partner to work with.
One of the areas of support that we value most highly is the
business advice that they give us. There could not be a more
important time for us to improve the efficiency and effectiveness
of The Prince’s Trust. The particular skills and energy that
Capgemini employees bring may feel like a normal day’s work, but
they are transforming the futures of disadvantaged young people up
and down the country.
On behalf of The Prince's Trust I wanted to say how proud I am of
what we are achieving together – it is a testament to Capgemini’s
genuine commitment to helping improve the lives of the UK’s young
and an example of a true partnership.
Outstanding fundraising in the West Midlands
Extraordinary efforts by members of the Capgemini/Apsire
team, including a gruelling north to south coast 'Wild' trek in
Devon, a Rob Roy he-man challenge in Scotland, and the small matter
of selling £7,000 worth of samosas, led the team to raise a grand
total of £29,000 for the West Midlands region. Please
click here for more information.