NatWest announces support for local communities

NatWest launches CommunityForce – a new initiative to help local charities, organisations and groups raise publicity of their work and attract volunteers. The programme also provides the opportunity to receive funding through our CommunityForce awards.

158 individual CommunityForce areas have been set up and will each be offering three local projects the chance to win an award of £6,000 each.  Organisations and charities can apply for a CommunityForce award at www.natwest.com/communityforce between 25th July and 4th September 2011.  An on-line public vote will then decide the three organisations that will receive the awards, ensuring the projects which are recognised are those that local people feel will benefit their community most.

The new CommunityForce initiative will offer organisations more than just financial support. By applying for the awards charities and projects will become part of a local online network giving them greater visibility and the opportunity to attract volunteers from the local area. NatWest staff will also be getting involved by volunteering their time and expertise, supporting our commitment to deliver 7,000 days of community volunteering in 2011.

More information about CommunityForce is available at www.natwest.com/communityforce

External Link: www.natwest.com/communityforce