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Charity poll for our new Employee Engagement and Experience Survey

Posted on 4 April 2022

Your chance to vote for your chosen charity

Today we have announced that a new employee engagement and experience survey will shortly launch across the University, called What’s Important to You? 

As our VC mentioned in his launch video, this is the first time in several years that the University has surveyed all staff. We really want to hear as many views and opinions as possible to help us improve York as a place to work. So for every staff member who completes the survey, the University will donate £1 to a chosen charity. If 75% or more of staff complete the survey, we will double the donation.

Your chance to vote for the chosen charity

We have selected eight potential charities as the beneficiaries of the survey and would like your help to select one via this quick poll. The poll is open to vote until 11 April and the information below may help you to select your preferred charity. 

  • Cancer Research UK - Cancer Research UK is the world's leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
  • Age UK - Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life by providing companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.
  • Barnardo’s - Barnardo's protect, support and nurture the UK's most vulnerable children. 
  • RSPCA - The RSPCA is the leading animal welfare charity that works to; prevent cruelty, promote kindness towards, and alleviate the suffering of animals, by all lawful means. 
  • St Leonard’s Hospice - St Leonard’s Hospice provides care and support for terminally ill people, and people with life-limiting illnesses.
  • York Cares - York Cares is an independent employee-volunteering charity, which brings businesses, employees and communities together to make York a better place.
  • UoY Equal Access Fund - The Equal Access fund is part of our continuing commitment to be a place of safety and welcome for all those fleeing from persecution in their country, including those in the Ukraine.
  • Disasters Emergency Committee - The DEC brings together 15 leading aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of crisis overseas.