APS Bank has announced that it has received over 250 applications in response to its annual open call for the 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme.
Individuals and organisations were invited to submit applications to fund initiatives and projects aligned with the Bank’s three CSR pillars: Arts, which encompasses heritage, culture, and emerging art forms; Lifelong Learning which includes sport, wellbeing, and financial literacy and Sustainability, which covers the environment, diversity and inclusion, and philanthropy.
Applications were accepted via the Bank’s website from July 15 to September 15, 2024. Following a thorough evaluation process, all applicants were informed of the outcome by the end of January 2025.
Rachael Blackburn, Head of Culture at APS Bank, commented: “The overwhelming response to our 2025 CSR Call highlights the growing need to invest in impactful, community-driven initiatives. We remain committed to supporting charitable, voluntary and community projects that align with our purpose and create a positive and lasting positive impact.”
For more information about APS Bank’s CSR Programme, visit the Bank’s Community Engagement page.