The Acre Foundation is our charitable arm. The Foundation supports a range of good causes and is run by Acre’s staff with the support of our clients, suppliers and board of directors.
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$
126,357
Raised since 2012
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3,249
Hours volunteered in total
This year the cause we have chosen to support is
Acre has partnered with Plastic Oceans UK since 2017 to support their mission and expansion. We do so via fundraising and pro-bono recruitment support. They work with businesses, scientists, schools and policy-makers to change attitudes and behaviours towards plastic. Find out more at www.plasticoceans.uk.
"More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean each year, and our addiction to single-use is to blame. It’s not an option to let that statistic worsen. Join us in moving the needle today".
$
38,711
Raised since 2017
We Are Also Supporting...
Foundation Blogs
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31 January 2020
We Made It: The Accursed Mountains
Wow. What an experience. The Acre team successfully completed the Accursed Mountains of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro... But it was no mean feat, and a number of us have been dealing with various...
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20 January 2020
The Minefields of The Accursed Mountains
When conducting a risk assessment for The Accursed Mountains, Andy, Acre’s Founder asked Gavin and I to investigate land mines in the area and risk assess with our guides accordingly. Admittedly ...
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20 January 2020
Acre’s Journey Through The Accursed Mountains
On the 3rd October, 12 intrepid Acre explorers will be taking on The Accursed Mountains of the Albanian Alps, trekking and scrambling through Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. This is the second en...
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20 January 2020
Acre Tackle The Accursed Mountains
Upon being tasked with choosing Acre’s annual charity challenge destination, I started to get excited about where the power of co-chairing the Acre Foundation (Acre’s charitable arm) could take us....
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01 April 2019
Sustainable Drinks Fundraiser: London
Our team in London ran our 4th Sustainable Drinks Fundraiser in March, with the Acre Foundation assembling a group of over 200 Senior Sustainability professionals at The Conduit in Mayfair, London,...
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15 October 2018
The Welsh 3000s Challenge: a Reminder of the Beauty Our Planet Holds and Why We Should Protect It
Earlier this month, ten employees from Acre embarked on the Welsh 3000 Challenge. 14 mountain tops, 24 hours of trekking, and several energy bars later, they can confidently say that the challenge...
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For every placement Acre completes we like to give a little more by making a donation to one of our chosen charities on our client’s behalf. If you are a client who has had an individual placed by Acre, please choose from one of the three options below and send your selection to mail@acre.com
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Cool Earth is a unique charity that is saving the world’s most endangered rainforests through working with local communities to secure forests at risk of being destroyed within the next 18 months.
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Your donation will support the Zoological Society of London to raise the profile and initiate conservation of the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species.
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The Octavia Foundation’s work is intended to increase the strength and effectiveness of community life; improving local conditions, especially for people in disadvantaged situations in the UK.
Spotlight Area
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Accursed Mountains Fundraising Climb
The Acre Foundation is the charitable arm of Acre, with a focus on making an impact on people, communities and the environment. In October 2019, 12 Acre employees travelled to Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro, to trek The Accursed Mountain range to raise money for Plastic Ocean. This video captures the team throughout their 4 day journey.
We are signatories of the UN Global Compact
The world's largest corporate sustainability initiative; aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.