Table of Contents

1. CSR and Employee Engagement Program at Launch Recruitment
2. Examples of CSR Programs that Launch Sponsors
3. What are Some Not-For-Profit Programs to Get Involved In?
4. Measuring the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
5. Different Types of Corporate Social Responsibility
6. Philanthropy: Corporate Social Responsibility
7. Environmental Impact and Protection
8. Ethical Business Practices

Launch Giving (CSR Program) – 2025: We’re privileged to continue our support of some amazing community-based not-for-profit organisations.  

The CSR program at Launch holds great significance for  our team . Our mission is “changing lives for the better”, and as part of that, we actively participate in and support various charities, including The Sydney University Settlement, Can Too, Surfers for Climate, 15TREES, and Youth Projects.   

To encourage you to make your own CSR resolutions for 2025, we have provided some information on the charities that Launch have supported. We hope it gets you fired up to lend a hand, too!  

We’re proud to support organisations making a meaningful difference across health, environment, and community.  

The Sydney University Settlement is one of Australia’s oldest community organisations.  The Settlement has been supporting the community in Darlington, Redfern, Waterloo and surrounds for 130 years. The Settlement works to address the experiences of social disadvantage and inequality that families in their community face by creating opportunities through social connections, community-led programs, access to housing and an open door for everyone.  

Can Too helps fund life-saving cancer research by supporting everyday Australians to take on endurance challenges. Participants receive professional coaching while raising funds for medical research, promoting both physical health and a greater cause.  

Surfers for Climate is a movement led by surfers who care deeply about protecting our coastlines. They work with communities to advocate for climate action and drive change that keeps Australia’s oceans and beaches healthy for future generations.  

15TREES offers a practical way to reduce environmental impact. By partnering with businesses and individuals to fund native tree planting projects across Australia, they support biodiversity and long-term sustainability.  

Youth Projects provides vital health and social support to young people and individuals experiencing homelessness or disadvantage. Their frontline services in Melbourne include mental health care, drug and alcohol support, and programs that help people access work and stable housing.  

Looking for a challenge and wanting to be a part of FUNdraising in 2025?  

ReachOut – an exceptional organisation helping young people access support as they experience mental health challenges – has a great, up-to-date list of events.   

If you like to run, cycle or paddle, there’s an event for you. Elite athlete? You’ll find full marathons and endurance rides to push your limits. And for those just getting started, there are gentler 5km fun runs or relaxed coastal rides.   

Check out the event list, get involved or make a donation here: https://about.au.reachout.com/fundraising-events    

Launch supports With One Voice Choir (Redfern/Waterloo Chapter) our yearly donation funds the operating costs of the Choir for the year. The With One Voice Choir program (operated through Creativity Australia) bridges the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate, through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. Creativity Australia. https://www.creativityaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/about-us/ )

If you would like to find out more about the Program, find a local Choir, or make a donation, visit https://www.creativityaustralia.org.au

You can also hear Choir Coordinators talk about the very real benefits of the initiative by viewing our holiday video here.

Launch continued to work with The Settlement in 2022, and what a year it was!

The Settlement Neighbourhood Centre has had a big year in 2022 celebrating its 130th Anniversary.

A message from the Settlement CEO

“As the oldest charity in NSW, we are proud of our achievements and the tireless work of our dedicated team in supporting our community, the local Aboriginal community children and young people in Darlington, Redfern and the inner city and providing safe and affordable social housing to our tenants. 2022 has been a year of connections. Connecting to our community by reinstating, after a 20 year hiatus, of the Edward Street Festival in November and strengthening our connection with Sydney University through our anniversary fundraiser at the Women’s College in May.

Our Children’s Program has just been awarded three-year funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to strengthen our work with vulnerable children and we look forward to building greater sustainability in all our work with children and young people in 2023 as we work with our community to ensure that the gap in education, engagement and outcomes for First Nations Australians is closed.”

The Settlement’s Aboriginal Youth Leadership and Strong Minds Healthy Spirits Youth Wellbeing Programs are successful initiatives that build engagement, leadership, health, and wellbeing and they need support to ensure they are sustainable.

To find out more about the work of The Settlement, or to make a donation, please visit https://www.thesettlement.org.au.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can take many different forms, from environmental responsibility initiatives to ethical business (strategies and) practices. Companies that have a solid CSR program are increasingly seen as better employers and are more attractive to potential customers who understand the value and social impact of these programs. There are different types of corporate social responsibility programs, including philanthropy, environmental initiatives and protection, and ethical business practices.

The most common type of corporate social responsibility program is one focused on philanthropic initiatives – donating money or financial benefits to charitable causes. Companies may choose to donate products or services for free or engage in fundraisers for causes their employees are passionate about. They might also invest in activities that provide opportunities for the public good such as researching environmental sustainability initiatives or providing disaster relief.

Another type of CSR program focuses on protecting the environment by reducing emissions, conserving energy sources, and responsibly disposing of waste materials. Companies may undertake activities like planting trees, switching to renewable energy sources such as solar power, instituting recycling programs in the office supply chain and encouraging the use of eco-friendly products and processes within their organisation to reduce carbon footprints.

Finally, companies can focus their corporate social responsibility efforts on driving ethical behaviors within their organisation and suppliers alike – treating employees fairly, eliminating human rights abuses in the sourcing process, avoiding bribery and corruption when entering new markets – all with the aim of promoting a culture of ethics throughout their operations. Corporate Social Responsibility programs can involve a wide range of activities aimed at improving employee morale and wellbeing as well as surrounding community welfare by promoting sustainable development and responsible business practices (corporate citizenship) with long term strategic objectives.

Let’s make 2023 a year of helping others. This year let us focus on giving back by investing time and resources to support those in need. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in our community and have a positive impact on society. We are privileged to be in a position to make a positive difference and we thank those charities that allow our involvement and for the wonderful work they continue to do for our community.