MARS in the Community

MARS in the Community logoMARS make some of the UK’s most popular and familiar products including MARS, SNICKERS, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, DOLMIO and UNCLE BEN’S.  As part of their Community Investment programme, there are a number of ways in which they support local community projects including cash and product donations.  If your community group is based within 15 miles of their Peterborough  site, and you are promoting Healthy Active Lifestyles, Environment, and Pet Welfare, you may be eligible for support.

Applicants can apply for support (grants from £500 to £2,000, products, associate time and other gifts in kind) for projects which fulfil the following criteria:

General Criteria:

  • Local charities, community groups, or regional branches of national charities within 15 miles of Peterborough
  • Projects that will deliver a positive and lasting benefit to the community in one of the following 3 areas: Healthy Active Lifestyles, Environment, or Pet Welfare
  • Projects that can demonstrate clear objectives, measurable outcomes and impacts

Specific Criteria:
Healthy active lifestyles
Encourages healthy active lifestyles through training and education:

  • Endorses or encourages healthy active lifestyles
  • Promotes physical activity
  • Promotes balanced and enjoyable diet as part of a healthy lifestyle
  • Encourages better understanding of nutrition and nutritional info

Environment
Encourages environmental awareness and responsibility through training and education:

  • Supports the preservation of the local environment
  • Improves the biodiversity of the local environment
  • Enhances the quality of life through environmental improvements
  • Encourages involvement and pride in the local environment 
  • Promotes sustainable communities

Pet Welfare
Encourages Responsible Pet Ownership through training and education:

  • Provides better amenities and facilities for pets and their owners
  • Promotes healthy and positive interaction between pets and people
  • Promotes improved health and fitness of pets
  • Addresses current issues faced by pet owners within the community
The following are not eligible to apply:
  • Projects which are more than 15 miles from Peterborough;
  • National charities (unless local branches of national charities);
    Individuals for personal benefit or charitable appeals for individuals;
  • Exclusive religious groups;
  • Causes overseas; pressure groups;
  • Political organisations/causes;
  • Expeditions or overseas travels;
  • 3rd party fundraising – i.e. organisations fundraising for other organisations;
  • Parties or celebration events;
  • Commercial sponsorship;
  • Organisations with which association may be potentially harmful to the Mars business.

    How to apply
    To apply you need to register your organisation on the Mars Website which creates your online account.  Once registered you can make online applications for support. To register please click here. At the time of registration please email a copy of your constitution or set of rules and your latest accounts to info@cambscf.org.uk.