This is the space where you will see information, thoughts and research from topics which align to the Aster Foundations work.
With the physical and social isolation measures that are in place to protect us during the current Coronavirus pandemic, many of us are noticing a vast difference between the things that were important to us even a few weeks ago versus the things that are consuming our thoughts today.
A group of our budding young apprentices and team leaders volunteered their time recently to help get a community allotment used by local organisations and charities in Andover back on its feet.
A group of our apprentices gave back to their community recently by giving the local community centre a face lift.
A partnership between local housing association, Aster Group and disability charity Enham Trust is helping to break down the barriers around disability and mental health.
Last year I had the fantastic opportunity to volunteer for Action for Addiction, the only UK addictions charity that works across all the areas of treatment, research, family support and professional education.
We often talk about how volunteering not only makes a difference to our communities but how it can make us feel good too. Christmas Complete is a great example of colleagues gaining just as much as the projects they support.
A group of Aster colleagues enjoyed a festive volunteering experience at the Enham Trust.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Whether it’s empowering women, helping the environment, or trying to end poverty, more and more companies are incorporating social responsibility into their overall business strategy… but what is it?
“You can make more money, but you can’t make more time. When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you’ll never get back. Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time…”