Being a good corporate neighbour is essential to ScottishPower. We have a long track record of consulting with and supporting local communities by sharing our resources, the skills of our employees and by offering financial support to projects that create real and lasting benefits.

Our aim is to be trusted by the communities we are involved with by being open and honest, by keeping people informed and by fulfilling the promises we make. When we invest in a community, we tend to be there for the long-term.

Our community programmes are directly linked to our strategy, both at a Group and individual business level. These programmes, ranging from science and safety related educational projects, to support for energy efficiency, are focused on helping young people.

Our flagship corporate community programme, ScottishPower Learning is focused on education/employability.

For Energy Networks, public safety is the key issue that drives its community programme. The business supports and runs a range of programmes designed to help improve the awareness in young people of the dangers of electricity.

Our Energy Wholesale business is built on science and technology so it makes real sense for us to support initiatives that encourage a greater interest and understanding of science among young people. Within our Generation and Renewables businesses, we provide a range of opportunities for people to see our operations first hand at one of our visitor centres.

Within Energy Retail, our programmes focus on energy efficiency and are designed to provide opportunities for young people to switch off their TVs and computers and get active.

We are also committed to supporting the cultural well-being of our local communities. Check out our arts sponsorships section for more information.

Through our programmes, we have developed a range of educational websites and downloadable materials for teachers and parents. Check these out in our resources section.

Finally, where possible, we use our programmes to develop leadership and other skills within our own staff. As a result our community programmes benefit both the community and our businesses, and this helps ensure their sustainability.