Westcon International social investment report

Westcon International supports a variety of corporate and employee-led charitable initiatives, providing time and resources to improve the communities where its employees live and work. Below are some examples of the many initiatives that have been undertaken this year:

Australian bushfires

The Sydney (Australia) and Cirencester (UK) offices showed their support and raised funds for the Australian Bushfire Appeal with colleagues and partners by dressing up on a Loud Shirt Day and donating £25 for every order received.

Australian office dressing up for Loud Shirt Day

UK office dressing up in support of the Australian bushfires

COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Westcon's UK and Netherlands Logistics Centres have continued to call upon local partners for their services, helping these small businesses to stay afloat. Food and beverage businesses, as well as a local taxi service have been hired to support the warehouse staff. The Spanish team continues to donate to the Caritas Food Bank to help people in times of need.

Original Fry Up Material serving warehouse staff

Westcon South Africa career day

South Africa

Westcon South Africa continues to invest in multiple employment and learnership programmes, enabling young people to gain workplace experience and gain qualifications to start their careers. It appointed 20 learners to its Level Up programme giving unemployed youth work experience and IT skills. It also hosted a career day for grade 11 learners as part of the KlipTown School Development programme. Westcon South Africa also provides numerous bursaries.

Worldwide

This year, Westcon International celebrated Movember across all regions and offices, creating awareness for men's health issues and supporting local charitable activities. An integrated campaign for International Women's Day generated awareness for the achievements of women, both in the division and for women in general, through internal communications, local events and social media.