Local community giving
Making a positive difference in our communities
Each of Belron’s businesses also gives back by raising funds, sharing skills and resources, and volunteering in their local communities. We encourage all our colleagues to get involved in supporting their local and global communities, and firmly believe that we benefit from this too – as we collectively feel the power of coming together to do good.
Here’s how a selection of our businesses made a positive impact in their communities.
Carglass® Germany
Since 2007, our business in Germany has, among other projects, been a proud supporter of the Pänzilvania ward at Cologne-Riehl Children’s Hospital. This special ward helps chronically ill children manage their new diagnoses. Through the Carglass® Germany GIVING BACK Foundation, our colleagues have raised funds to provide essential resources for the ward. Their efforts have already funded an aftercare nurse and a car for home visits, and are covering the costs for a therapist, helping children to deal with their illness in a playful way.
Safelite®
The Safelite® Foundation announced its first national non-profit partnership with Foster Love which supports foster youth across the US. The Foundation donated $1m and committed 5,000 volunteer hours including bike and skateboard builds and a signature programme to transform Safe Spaces nationwide. Through its Community Giving Program, the Foundation has also approved approximately $400,000 to various non-profit organisations with colleagues volunteering in their communities. Additionally, the US has contributed $100,000 to the Kids Mental Health Foundation, supporting free mental health resources for parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers, and helping to break the stigma around mental health.
O’Brien®
As part of its centenary year, our business in Australia launched its ‘100 Ways of Giving Back’ programme, aiming to support as many charities as possible. One standout initiative was its support of the ‘Coffee for a Cause’ campaign with Camp Quality, where teams across all Australia divisions rallied colleagues and customers to donate while enjoying a coffee, raising around $7,000 for children with cancer. In addition to this, Australia focused on combating homelessness by partnering with five charities to raise $20,000 in goods and cash to provide refuge support and stability for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Belron® Canada
Our business in Canada’s FUTY (From Us To You) programme is focused on giving back to local communities. Colleagues propose community involvement initiatives with registered charities for which they can receive up to $1,000 in funding and a paid volunteer day. Initiatives in 2024 included volunteering with Chic Resto Pop which provides unemployed people with affordable meals and professional training programmes. In 2024, the FUTY programme is set to make donations of $100,000 and volunteer over 2,500 hours of colleagues’ time.
To read more about this and many other topics please read our Responsible Business Report 2024
