COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
First Hydro Company places high priority on its role as a patron for a wide range of initiatives that benefit local communities, education, sport, the arts and the environment.
FIRST HYDRO COMPANY SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS POLICY
(1) We will devote the majority of the sponsorship and donations budget on activities whose principal effect will be to benefit the local communities in which we operate.
(2) We will administer sponsorship and donations, and help ‘in kind’ in the following areas:
- Educational programmes.
- Culture and the Arts.
- Environmental initiatives.
- Health and Sport.
- Supporting the efforts of our staff in community based projects.
- We will also support activities geared to helping the disabled play a full part in the above.
(3) Unless specifically approved by the First Hydro Company Management Team, support will not normally be given to:
- Individuals (except in exceptional circumstances).
- National charities (unless full proceeds are for local benefit).
- Expeditions and trips.
- Support advertising.
- Political, Military or religious organisations.
ADMINISTRATION
Sponsorships/donations will be approved by the Match Funding, Sponsorship and Donations Committee, who meet monthly to review any requests received/
MEASURING THE VALUE OF SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS TO FIRST HYDRO COMPANY
Value is added to First Hydro Company through improving relationships with and the co-operation of individuals, community groups and local businesses.
Measuring the benefits of sponsorships and donations is difficult, but may include:
- Estimating the number of individuals who benefit.
- Press coverage.
- Stimulating visits to the power stations.
- Increased exposure/awareness amongst the local community.
- Maintenance of good relationships with local communities.
- Maintain low numbers of external complaints.
Additionally this type of community work can be seen as First Hydro Company’s contribution to sustainable development.
First Hydro Company sponsors the Snowdonia Marathon. The race attracts a wide range of athletes and is regarded as one of the season's most demanding events, as well as bringing an extra bonus to local businesses.
Ganolfan Gymdeithasol, Blaenau Ffestiniog and the Colwyn Bay Rugby Club Junior Section were just two of the groups FHC helped in 2009.