As a part of Six Senses Resorts & Spas SLOW LIFE responsible business model, Six Senses has established a Social & Environmental Responsibility Fund (SERF) in which all resorts contribute 0.5 % of total revenue. The contribution will principally be used for social and environmental activities projects as well as initiatives in ways of responsible development. With respect to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by the United Nations, Six Senses SERF has developed the programme to ensure environmental sustainability as well as a global partnerships. Funds will be utilized in accordance to Six Senses SERF Management Guidelines, with focus on categories listed below:
Local Level :
Six Senses believes that local community is a key role to the achievement of sustainable development. Wherever possible SERF strive to assist the local community through a variety of development activities with the attempt to protect local environment, and promote the local initiative that encourages culture and social preservation.
National Level :
Six Senses also places high concern on the initiatives and efforts made at the country level. We believe in good practices and lessons learned, which play a significant part of sustainable environment. With this reason, our SERF programme also set aside a substantial budget to support organizations, institutions, NGOs, and other civic groups to develop the innovative good practice as well as replicate lesson learned at local levels.
Global Level :
There are a number of borderless international issues - both environmental and social – which need support. These include climate change and global warming, protected areas and conservation, and environmental education.
Six Senses Foundation :
A Six Senses Foundation is under development to streamline SERF, in which some funds are required to do so. Once established, Six Senses Foundation will handle SERF related matters.
Scope of Work
SERF provides support on grant basis to projects initiated by like-minded organisations which have an innovative and creative approach to environmental improvement. Initiative and innovation in the environmental field, with the purpose to promote awareness, as well as capacity development to general public - such as environmental education, natural resource management, coastal management, wildlife conservation, energy conservation, waste management etc.
Size of the Grant
Grants under local, national and global level are available for the support of an individual project to the maximum of USD 20,000 per year and can be applied up to three years. Support is considered through application or proposal for either core support or project-specific support. Purchasing of land, capital construction, profit-making businesses, debt reduction, endowment campaigns, fundraising drives/events, or scholarships, tuition assistance or other forms of personal or financial aid are not eligible.
Eligibility
Not-for-Profit organisations are eligible to apply for SERF national grants, such as national and international NGOs, Non-Profit Organisation, International Organisation, Community Organisation and Association, University, Academic and Research Institute, Public Organisation and Association, Charity Organisation and Civil Society.
How to Apply
Application form (94 KB). Completed application form together with project proposal can be submitted to the following address.
Social and Environment Conscience
Six Senses Resorts & Spas
19/F Two Pacific Place
142 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2631 9743 Fax: +66 (0) 2631 9799
Email: environment@sixsenses.com |
