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It takes building a more sustainable future
– for our people and our planet
What makes a community? It’s the people. People who care. People with ideas. People who take the time to look out for one another and look after the places in which they live.
By getting behind small charities and community causes that are taking action in the face of climate change and helping people to take control of their financial wellbeing, we’re building stronger, more supportive communities all across the UK.
The causes we’ve seen make the biggest impact are those that have the freedom to test innovative ideas and explore exciting new opportunities without fear of risk. Ideas like recycling ocean plastic or breaking down barriers to work. That’s why the Aviva Community Fund puts its weight behind these kind of clever ideas through funding, coaching, volunteering and practical guidance.
We open the door to communities and causes all over the UK to share their vision on how to make our world a better place. Our eyes are currently fixed on these two areas:
How the Aviva Community Fund works
Submit an application
Check the eligibility criteria. Eligible causes can apply here and create a unique project page that explains the idea and fundraising target.
Raise your funds
People can browse fundraising pages and donate funds to the causes that resonate most with them. Employees can also donate funds given to them by Aviva.
Make a difference
Target reached? Time to put the idea into action! And, if your cause has another innovative idea, you’re welcome to apply again at any time.
To fund workshops with teens across London, teaching them the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours, so they avoid abuse.
To be able to provide a monthly support group for young adults aged between 16 - 25 years who have been bereaved of a parent or sibling.
To support people who have been affected by the pandemic to get back to work, education or voluntary work through tailored individual help
To provide a series of guided walks to help people get out and discover their local area, explore and meet new people.
Expand capacity within existing Beaver, Cub and Scout groups to welcome a waitlist of 50+ and create meeting spaces for community groups.
To support 11-25 yr olds from our community via our counselling & wellbeing service, especially those struggling & from disadvantaged areas
To analyse the forest's carbon storage capacity & recommend optimal carbon capture solutions through heathland and mire management
To create employment opportunities for refugees and enable them to fully integrate into society through financial inclusion and independence
We aim to provide creative sessions and workshops that will help us support those who have been affected by an acquired brain injury.
To create a modern and inclusive facility in the heart of our community, enabling activities to support physical and mental well-being.
We are raising the funds to support children, adults and families with their mental well-being through a solution focused app.
To support and deliver teaching to disadvantaged children who will have been seriously educationally handicapped.
The Aviva Community Fund delivers funding and support all year-round. Every three months we split £250,000 among our UK employees to donate to the projects that matter to them most.
Applications for eligible causes are open. Through Crowdfunder, causes can add to any donations they get from the Aviva Community Fund with public donations.
Beyond the funding of forward-thinking ideas, we also want to connect all charities with people and resources that can help them thrive. In particular, we’re focused on sharing the experience, skills and enthusiasm within Aviva, to support all charities through free online resources, networking forums, and volunteering. Working together, we can build stronger communities and have a positive impact across the UK.