In the community
As part of our corporate social responsibility strategy, we’re involved in numerous charities in a variety of ways. Whether it’s providing crucial financial support or donating our time, knowledge and expertise, find out how Infrastar supports communities both locally and overseas.
Building a safer digital future with CyberFirst
Originally called the Cyber Schools Hub programme which was launched by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), CyberFirst encourages collaboration between schools and the corporate sector to help young people understand and apply cyber security to their everyday lives.
By supporting CyberFirst through the sharing of knowledge and expertise, we’re helping young people across Gloucestershire to stay safe online whilst training them in the latest cyber security practices. This benefits them on an individual level but it goes much deeper than that, as many of these children and teenagers will go on to become professional cyber security specialists.
Our IT experts are passionate about nurturing curiosity in young people and giving them everything they need to pursue an exciting career in cyber security. We have no doubt that many of these hardworking students will soon make the world a better, safer place for everyone.
Cyber Cheltenham, or CyNam for short, brings together pioneering start-ups to drive digital business in the Gloucestershire region. Working collaboratively with CyNam allows us to support the development of Cheltenham’s cyber technology industry and its wider ecosystem.
IT Schools Africa provides e-learning technology to improve life opportunities for school students and local communities in Africa and the UK.
By partnering with this UK registered charity, we’re helping to supply children with laptops and technology that support their studies and give them access to a variety of e-learning tools.
We have a long history of supporting the Armed Forces community, which includes the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. This is a pledge made by businesses, communities and charities to ensure equal treatment for those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families. By being a Forces-friendly employer, we know first-hand how much a business can benefit from the vast range of unique skills, talent and experiences that veterans bring to the table.
Sponsorship of Corey’s Farm
Corey’s Farm is a charity that helps children and young people in Cornwall and Devon, as well as their family members. The charity provides animal and nature-based therapy and activities to those who are dealing with emotional difficulties as a result of both diagnosed and undiagnosed syndromes, additional needs, illnesses and trauma.
DigiBus workshops
The DigiBus initiative in Gloucestershire offers digital education and experiences to local communities. Their accessible double-decker bus has been travelling across the county since October 2021, stopping at different community events to provide this invaluable service. Infrastar supports DigiBus by offering free workshops to those who may not have had a chance to learn about IT and a wide range of cyber topics.
Team forces - SME Platinum Partner
Infrastar are the first Small or Medium-sized Enterprise* (SME) Platinum sponsor and partner.
Maj Gen Lamont Kirkland, CEO Team Forces said: “We are delighted that Infrastar has become our first SME Platinum member. As an SME company this shows extraordinary commitment to social purpose and emphasises their aim to forge strong partnerships within the armed forces. This is a company that truly lives up to its core values – together we will deliver social impact across the armed forces community through the power of sport, challenge and adventure.”
As part of their sponsorship Infrastar will be funding a variety of armed forces sports such as RAF Motorsports and UK Armed Forces Motorsports. They are also supporting the Ulysses Trust, an organisation dedicated to helping the development of UK Cadet Forces through challenge and adventure. Infrastar’s funding of this amazing organisation will help address the limits that social exclusion and deprivation place on the lives of young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Infrastar has also donated to the Team Forces ‘good causes fund’, which offers grants to groups and communities wishing to undertake challenging, adventurous activities to help armed forces personnel, including WIS veterans.