Welcome

BT Community Champions recognises and rewards BT employees who do voluntary work in their local community.   Any permanent BT employee from around the world, who has been volunteering for more than twelve months, can apply for a cash grant of up to £500 or a branded sports kit. 

We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from employees who volunteer either in their own time or in BT time. 

To apply online or to download an application form and the guidance notes please click here.

BT Community Champions has three reviews in this financial year; the programme offers a sustainable source of funding as applicants are eligible to apply year after year, as outlined in the guidance notes.

The scheme aims to:

• Recognise and reward BT employees' outstanding voluntary commitments
• Encourage BT employees to take their professional skills into the community, and bring experience gained whilst volunteering back to BT
• Let people know, internally and externally, that BT is a champion in the community and a socially responsible employer

For some inspiration with your application, please click here to read case studies of previous winners.  The next review closes on Monday 3 August 2009 so you have plenty of time to get your application finished in time!

Why apply?
Who better to tell you what winning an award means than past BT Community Champions:

"It shows that BT not only talks the talk, but walks the walk in supporting its people and their work in the local community." 

"My job is very demanding and at times relentless; this scheme is a reminder that as a company we do have a positive part to play in supporting the local community and it makes me feels proud to be associated with it."

"As a relatively small group we always found it difficult to interest the local media in reporting on our activities.  However we received some great local coverage on the back of our BT Community Champions Award - a fantastic side benefit for us."

"I feel like BT actually cares about me personally and what I do in the community."

News

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