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As a socially responsible business committed to direct action in the community and making a difference wherever possible, we've chosen to do something more worthwhile with our annual 'campus giveaways' budget. Well, far more worthwhile than a collection of JPMorgan yo-yos or frisbees. We're channeling the money saved and allowing you to choose a favorite charity to which the funds will be donated. And it all adds up. For the sacrifice of a cheap giveaway here and there, one of these three charities will benefit from our cash contribution of £15,000:

Learn more about the organisations below.

At JPMorgan we believe that our success is inextricably linked to the health of the communities in which we operate around the world.  Our philanthropic activity is focused within three main areas; education, arts & culture and building communities of the future. Our involvement is hands-on, we believe our support is not just about handing over financial assistance, but also about creating opportunities for employee engagement.  We believe in making a real and long-term connection with the communities in which we work. 

The three charities below are a sample of the many we support in this way. 

Stay tuned for the official announcement on which non-profit organisation will receive £15,000 from JPMorgan.

Learn more about the organisations:

Children in Crisis

Children in Crisis' vision is of a world where all children have access to education to enable them to fulfil their potential to live positive, healthy lives and contribute to the development of the societies in which they live. Worldwide, 77 million children do not have access to education, 39m are in post conflict countries. Children in Crisis is working with local communities in 10 countries to provide educational opportunities as a route out of poverty for the world's most vulnerable children. In countries recovering from conflict, where there is little educational infrastructure, they help to rebuild schools that have been destroyed and to train teachers.  Children in Crisis believes that education helps create routes out of the poverty cycle, reducing the need for long term support for families and communities. Education benefits children, their families, communities and ultimately their country.

Global Fund For Women

The Global Fund for Women is a non-profit grant making foundation that advances women’s rights worldwide.  The Global Fund gives financial assistance to women-led organisations to enable economic independence, promote health and safety and enable education and leadership of women and girls. 

Working in partnership with JPMorgan, the Global Fund for Women has established a specific EMEA fund which is currently supporting, amongst others, the Roma Women in Serbia by providing literacy training to young women and girls; youth leadership seminars, educational and counselling programmes for young girls in Romania as well as providing computer literacy programmes for women in Georgia and educational workshops for young girls in Croatia.

Teach First

Teach First is a unique two year opportunity for graduates to be different and achieve something special.  Energy, intelligence and creativity can transform the futures of students in challenging schools around the UK.  At the same time it’s an opportunity to dramatically enhance individual career potential and make a tangible difference in society.

Teach First takes exceptional graduates and transforms them into inspiring leaders - their leadership, inspiration and above all their example can be the key that unlocks the future of students confronted by a wide range of personal and social issues.

And while graduates are transforming the lives of young people in schools around the country, Teach First helps them maximise their own potential.  With high quality training - leading to the achievement of Qualified Teacher Status - leadership development and supporting coaching and alumni programmes, Teach First provides successful applicants with a strong platform of skills and experience to take forward into any future management career.  That’s why over 80 supporters, government agencies and public bodies back Teach First to develop top talent for the future.

There is no question that Teach First is a demanding option.  After just six weeks graduates deliver real lessons to real students.  But if Teach First is uniquely challenging, it is also uniquely satisfying.  Few other options offer the same degree of genuine responsibility so early.  And rarely, if ever, will graduates have the opportunity to make such a direct and important difference.