Community

Employer Supported Volunteering

Volunteering is a key element of social action in the community, offering practical support to benefit others.

As an organisation which helps other organisations navigate together through today’s evolving challenges with proactive and positive action, we are keen to act as a broker of social action opportunities for our Guardians, so that they can be a force for good in enacting this ethos in the community.

The Guardian Service will allocate 2 days per employee per year for volunteering.

Investing in KIVA to support the "Unbanked" globally

Kiva is an international non-profit organisation who facilitate financial access and help to underserved communities. An estimated 1.4 billion people on the planet are considered “unbanked” for various reasons, including:

Not enough money to meet minimum deposit requirements

Lack of trust in traditional banks

Systemic or structural factors like unstable governments, conflicts, refugee status, or racism

Socioeconomic factors like gender inequality, wealth inequality or lack of education

Inappropriate forms of I.D.

As an organisation, we will commit to helping individuals access loans through Kiva’s microlending site, implementing a dedicated committee of Guardian’s who will meet quarterly to determine contributions towards selected communities to increase their financial access.

Investments completed will be listed on our website.

At GSL, we are committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve through corporate volunteering and charitable giving. Our employees are encouraged to use their skills, knowledge and time to support causes that matter, helping to strengthen local communities and create meaningful social impact.

Through volunteering initiatives, fundraising activities and partnerships with organisations such as Kiva, we support individuals and communities facing a range of challenges. We regularly review and measure the impact of these activities, including volunteer hours, financial contributions and the outcomes delivered, ensuring our support continues to create lasting value for the people and communities we work alongside.