Our communities...

our commitment

Read more in our full CSR report at johnlewispartnership.co.uk/csrreports

£8.8 million Partnership-wide charitable and community contributions in 2010/11

24,000+ hours spent by volunteers on Golden Jubilee Trust secondments

The Partnership view

Our community vision is to be truly public spirited, bringing people together to create happier and healthier communities.

“Being a force for good in the community has always been part of the Partnership’s commitment to being a ‘better form of business’. Our Partners like to get practically involved at a local level where they can make a real difference and benefit from the experience by learning new skills.”

GEMMA LACEY, HEAD OF CSR, JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP

In 2010/11, we reviewed our community strategy. This review has been invaluable and will support us in developing and strengthening our community programme over the coming years.

Our shops are a part of the communities they are based in. That’s why we look to build strong relationships with our neighbours and to recruit local people into fulfilling jobs.

For example, the Partnership is playing a key role in the East London regeneration programme. We are developing flagship low-carbon John Lewis and Waitrose shops adjacent to the Olympic Park in Stratford. Together, they will create up to 930 jobs.

Looking ahead, we intend to create more opportunities for our Partners to get involved in community activity.