In recognition of our corporate responsibilities William Buck has long supported a number of charities, both on a state level and nationally. The support given by William Buck was formalised in 2005 with the establishment of a formal corporate social responsibility plan, the William Buck Community Program.

 

The William Buck Community Program ensures the firm is actively involved in the community. A substantial budget is dedicated each year for providing charitable donations and sponsorship funding for a wide variety of causes. Technical expertise is also provided through pro-bono work.

 

To ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the program, donations, pro-bono work, volunteer and fundraising activities must all be approved by the firm’s community committee which follows strict selection criteria 

 

Our Charities

 

Some of the charities we support are outlined below:

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— Cancer Council of Australia

— Ronald McDonald House

— Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeals

— Melbourne City Mission

— World Vision

— Royal Children's Hospital

— Australian Red Cross

— Little Heroes Foundation

— Diabetes Australia

— Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Inc. (ALDS)

— Radiomarathon Australia

— Souths Cares

 

We also run events in conjunction with our social clubs to raise funds, have fun and be active at the same time, including:

— Foxtel Lap Corporate treadmill challenge

— Mr MOvember

— World's Greatest Shave

— The Sydney City to Surf

 

 

Sponsorships and Pro-Bono work

 

Our sponsorship program is aimed at developing mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with a range of organisations.   Support is provided both via funding and through the provision of our technical expertise with pro bono work.

 

Our policy on sponsorship and pro-bono activities is to ensure they align with our corporate values and vision. We support organisations that offer a lasting benefit to the community, or community groups, and are committed to a long term relationship. 

 

— The Halogen Foundation - National Young Leaders Days

— Ronald McDonald House Charities Mercedes Benz Ball

— Men of League

— Studebaker Racing Co. 

— Local sports teams including Goodwood Saints (AFL) and  the Hensman Park Tennis Club

 

 

Committed to the Environment

 

William Buck recognises the role that large organisations play in shaping our environment and consciously tries to minimise any negative impact that our business may have.

 

Using the latest developments in IT, the firm has implemented an electronic document management system across all offices and, as far as possible, has become a ‘paperless’ office. Very few documents are printed and where practically possible, paper documents sent to the firm are scanned, electronically filed and then sent for recycling.