Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Santander places great importance on conducting business in a responsible way. We take into account the impact we have on our stakeholders; our customers and our employees, our suppliers, the environment and communities. We aim to make a positive contribution to society, not just through the provision of banking services for our retail and business customers but also by sharing our success and contributing to the communities where we operate.
You can read more about our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility in our annual CSR Report and by clicking on the links in the left hand side which give an overview of the main areas of action.
CSR News

Santander wins 'Pioneering Philanthropist' award
The Community Foundation for Merseyside announced Santander as the 'Pioneering Philanthropist of the Year' at the Spirit of Merseyside Awards...
11:00 - 19/06/2012
‘A great little place – to go’ thanks to bank’s £30,000 donation
A Crosby based charity committed to helping adults with autism into the work place have secured a £30,000 donation from the Santander Foundation...
09:00 - 07/06/2012
Local charity banks £10,000 from the Santander Foundation
A Leicester charity that provides a lifeline to local people affected by sight loss has banked a £10,000 donation from the Santander Foundation...
06:00 - 07/06/2012
Santander launches award scheme with up to £50K prizes for social enterprises across the UK
Social enterprises across the UK are being invited to enter the Social Enterprise Development Awards, a new community business support programme...
08:00 - 01/06/2012
Newcastle entrepreneurs win national Young Enterprise competition
Newcastle University students through to European finals of business competition thanks to innovative waterproof towel for golfers. Students...
14:00 - 30/05/2012
Spark Festival gets a funding boost from the Santander Foundation
The Spark Children's Arts Festival is celebrating after securing a donation of £7,500 from the Santander Foundation, meaning the show can go on...
08:00 - 28/05/2012
Local charity banks £29,721 donation from Santander Foundation
Communities across Milton Keynes, Bedford and Leighton Buzzard are set to benefit from new learning opportunities after MK Dons Sport &...
10:00 - 21/05/2012
SANTANDER CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2013
Santander today opens its doors to applications for its Charity of the Year partner for 2013. The company has a long tradition of working with...
10:00 - 01/05/2012
Santander announces Bristol and South West Social Enterprise Award winners
Following the judging of a seven strong shortlist, three social enterprises and community organisations in Bristol and the South West have won...
11:00 - 19/04/2012
Camden arts project banks £24,000 for creative development project
A Camden based charity that uses the arts as a tool for social change has banked a donation of nearly £24,000 from the Santander Foundation to...
07:00 - 12/04/2012
