We care about local causes
Supporting local communities forms part of our sustainability policy - our Second Decade of Change to 2030
Our policy sets out our plan to invest resources in programmes and partnerships in the South East. We will also support those communities most affected by our operations.
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Gatwick Airport Community Trust
Gatwick Airport Community Trust website
London Gatwick, Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council are currently reviewing the mechanism by which Community Funding is secured in the longstanding Gatwick Airport s106 Legal Agreement – with the intention of moving the administration of the annual fund from the Gatwick Airport Community Trust to the three Community Foundations of Surrey, Sussex and Kent during 2026. All other aspects will remain the same including the level of funding set out in the existing legal agreement. In the longer term, the three Community Foundations will be responsible for administering the community funding secured through the new Gatwick Northern Runway DCO legal agreement.
In the meantime therefore, no further grants will be paid out by the Gatwick Airport Community Trust.
Further information on the new application process will be made available in due course
They are an independent charity that awards grants annually for deserving projects within the area of benefit covering parts of East and West Sussex, Surrey and Kent. In particular, funds are channelled to those areas where people are directly affected by operations at Gatwick Airport.
The VINCI UK Foundation
As part of the VINCI network, we support projects that bring people together. Our people work with community groups to build long term partnerships and develop projects that develop social cohesion and fight isolation .
Our event sponsorship
We've sponsored over 200 community events since 2015, helping us connect with our community, and bring people together. If you’re looking for a sponsor for your event get in touch with our community team.
Charities
We have raised over £1 million for our charity partners since 2015. From Tough Mudder challenges to cake baking, we've done it all. Our passionate and caring colleagues enjoy fundraising for our charity partners.
It’s important to our colleagues and passengers to support causes that help local people, and ensure we're making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Surrey and Sussex Hospital Trust Charity (SASH) is our main charity partner.
Gatwick Travelcare logoIndependent charity Gatwick TravelCare helps over 2,000 passengers with travel-related problems each year.
The team resolve a range of issues, including passengers who miss flights or have passport problems. They work closely with support services and are crucial to the smooth running of our airport.
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SASH charity logoThis hospital charity supports healthcare workers and patients in our local NHS Trust. The Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust supports a catchment area of over 500,000 people.
Donations go towards equipment, training, and improving the hospital environment. Our colleagues voted SASH our charity partner in 2020.
This independent charity saves lives, by providing the best possible emergency medical care. Their skilled pilots deliver medical teams to people who are unwell or injured.
Their crews are ready to respond every minute of the day, every day of the year. Every penny raised goes into supporting this vital service for the local communities.
