Playing a meaningful social role

In the late 1980s, South Africans were dubbed “The Rainbow People”. It is an appropriate description for a nation with different ethnic origins, cultures and 11 different languages. Operating within this diverse environment demands corporate social responsibility expressed by relevant and worthwhile interaction with the community.

Mutual & Federal has a well-developed Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme. We focus our financial assistance on 26 established and recognised organisations that work towards improving social stability, quality of life and developing economic stability.

To ensure that these focused efforts are sustainable, we have created long-term relationships with the organisations we support. Donations are reviewed annually and budgets allocated according to perceived needs. The result has been continuous, measurable programmes that benefit thousands of disadvantaged South Africans, conservation, education and rescue institutions.

Primary areas supported are:

• Education
• Health and Welfare
• Road Traffic Safety
• Crime Prevention
• Conservation & the Environment

Strict guidelines ensure that CSI initiatives remain focused and benefit as many people as the budget will allow. To ensure these objectives are met, each request is thoroughly assessed and investigated before financial assistance is granted.

A full list of current beneficiaries can be obtained from Wendy Gertse, Communications Consultant, at wgertse@mf.co.za, who should also be approached in writing or by e-mail regarding donation requests.

Requests in writing should be addressed to:

Wendy Gertse
Donations/Sponsorships/Funding
Mutual & Federal
P O Box 1120
Johannesburg
2000

* Limited discretionary funds are allocated for projects on a once-off basis and are considered on their individual merits.

What to remember when applying for financial assistance

When applying to Mutual & Federal for assistance, please help us to help you by:

• Applying in October or November, so we can consider your application for the upcoming year;
• Keeping your application brief and to the point (maximum two pages);
• Telling us who you are and what your organisation does;
• Stating where your organisation operates;
• Detailing what project assistance is being requested ,and detailed information including objectives, target groups,
• Needs that will be addressed, activities to be undertaken and the expected outcomes;
• Providing a detailed budget; and
• Stating how project results are to be measured.