Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Corporate Social Responsibility.
NYK is proud to support and work with a number of organisations who are dedicated to improving lives and the environment.
Breadline Africa is an internationally registered charity that seeks out partnerships of hope and growth in Africa. It seeks to connect people who are struggling to achieve the most basic living conditions with others who are more fortunate and in a position to make a difference.
Due to a successful application to the NYK Helping Hand Scheme, we have been able to contribute towards the development of nine Container libraries for primary school children in Africa. This is being launched in association with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Dreams Come True is a national charity with the mission of bringing joy to children who are terminally or seriously ill by making their dreams come true. Since the charity was incorporated in 1988 they have fulfilled the dreams of more than 5,000 children with severe and life threatening illnesses such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.
As one of the winners of the NYK Helping Hand Scheme in 2010-11, the charity received a financial award to contribute towards their mission.
LÖSEV is a non-profit organisation based in Turkey, aiming to provide support and health services for children who have leukaemia or chronic blood disorders. Other goals are to promote knowledge and provide instruction on an international level regarding acquired and inherited blood diseases, as well as establish and operate research institutions.
As part of the NYK Helping Hand Scheme 2010-11 the organisation was shortlisted by staff to receive funding towards the development of a mobile truck to travel directly to the children in need of support. This will allow them to provide medical support, food and clothing to children that need it, as well as inform others of their cause.
LOSEV Foundation for Children website
Aquacaux was founded in 1988 with the aim of providing a range of services in the field of sustainable development. This is based upon the four dimensions of environment, tourism, socialisation and skills development.
In April 2011, the charity was announced as one of the winners of the NYK Helping Hand Scheme. A contribution from NYK Group will go towards the purchase of a vehicle to support teams involved with the removal of waste. This is in line with their objectives for a cleaner coastline.
Aquacaux website (in French language only)
Seafarers UK are has been helping seafarers since 1917. It is an umbrella organisation that awards grants to other maritime charities. Seafarers also give grants to charities that help seafarers’ families, including widows and children. NYK Group has been working with Seafarers UK on a number of projects and fund-raising initiatives including the 24 Peaks Challenge.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets exists to offer seafarers, prospective seafarers and young people a range of services to enhance their well-being and lifestyle. Evolving over more than 250 years, our support to professional seafarers today includes grants, scholarships and careers advice; the provision of libraries to ships; and distance learning through the College of the Sea. The charity also manages the activities of the Sea Cadet Corps, the nation's most enduring maritime youth charity, with almost 400 units all over the UK where 13,000 young people are actively engaged in learning nautical and life skills.
NYK aims to provide support to the charity periodically throughout the year through contribution to events such as the annual Royalist Regatta.
Marine Society and Sea Cadets website