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FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

We operate hundreds of sites in diverse communities over the world. Alongside our ambitions to become employers and partners of choice, we also strive to be good neighbours in the places in which we operate and good stewards further afield. For us, looking after communities means acting both locally and globally, and our people are proud to be a part of the neighbourhoods in which they work. As delivery experts, we connect with communities every day. They’re also central to our giving programmes which support many good causes, including those that are close to the hearts of our people, who regularly volunteer their time, skills and resources to give back to the communities in which we live and work. Our giving programmes are part of a wider initiative called Closer Communities. They focus on themes of food insecurity, community support and humanitarian relief, and we also have three foundations spread across Spain, Poland and Germany.

Strengthening communities

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PARTNERING WITH FEBA

We recently renewed our ongoing group-wide partnership with European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), and 2023 was our second year working together. We support FEBA because we believe that, through our partnership, we can help bring some relief to vulnerable populations across Europe. FEBA provides food assistance to over 12 million people every year and the need is set to grow. As part of our collaboration, our group makes an annual financial donation to FEBA with the aim of helping to end food waste and increase food security. Across our business units, we encourage employees to assist their local food banks through a variety of activities and make the most of our local expertise by supporting parcel deliveries between the food banks and connected organisations.

Creating inclusive opportunities

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ACCESSIBLE WATER SPORTS IN IRELAND

Alongside the government’s Just Transition Fund for the Midlands, DPD Ireland has jointly funded the island’s first accessible centre for water sports, enabling people with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to fully enjoy angling, power boating, sailing and more for the first time.

Uniting through support

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DPD FRANCE RALLIES FOR ROSEUP

RoseUp is a charity providing information and support for women affected by cancer. DPD France helped out by collecting and delivering 2,886 parcels containing the charity’s magazine to hospitals and oncology centres nationwide. Fifteen of the company’s employees also took part in a running event and raised €3,000 for RoseUp.

Riding for fife-changing wishes

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CITYSPRINT CARGO BIKE MARATHON

In September 2023, 68 CitySprint colleagues supported the Make-A-Wish Foundation by sharing a 1,665-mile cargo bike ride that called at each of the company’s UK sites. The riders and their supporters raised in excess of £50,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for critically ill children.

Supporting youth through sports

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SEUR SENDS SPORTS KITS FOR KIDS

Fundación SEUR and Boluda Lines teamed up with sports brand hummel to deliver sports kit to children supported by the Foundation of former Atlético de Madrid player Fallou Gallas. 20 pallets containing 9,658 garments were shipped to the football academy in Senegal for use in training and competitive matches.