Social Responsibility
Health and safety In 2010 the Trust underwent a combined health and safety audit; an excellent 5 star rating was achieved and the OSHAS 18001 standard retained. Over the past 12 months the Trust has continued to strengthen and improve the Safety Management System (SMS) by including other activities such as the property investment portfolio within the compliance schedule. The Executive Board continues its commitment to the management of health and safety by regularly reviewing safety data. Health and safety objectives have been set at both organisational and functional level, progress being monitored both internally and by the British Safety Council. The Trust will undergo another combined audit in 2011/12.
The reporting arrangements to the Boards of Directors of Genome Research Limited and Hinxton Hall Limited (“the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus”, a 55 acre estate south of Cambridge) and the Board of Management of The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute remain unchanged. There is a cyclical programme of inspections covering the whole Sanger site. An audit programme has been established through to 2013. There is close liaison and co-operation between the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus Health & Safety Service and the Wellcome Trust Health & Safety Manager in London.
Environment It is the intention of the Trust to achieve the international environmental standard ISO 14001 during 2012. A preliminary review has been completed; work is taking place to guarantee that procedures and practices are established, implemented and maintained so that the system complies with the requirements. Initiatives so far include reducing
energy consumption, minimising waste streams and reducing the overall CO2 output; further initiatives will build upon these achievements and strengthen the overall performance.
Environmental issues are at the forefront of Directors and Senior Managers considerations for the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus and provide leadership for our initiatives in this area.
The achievement of ISO 14001 will confirm that a systematic and successful environmental management system has been implemented. The numerous environmental initiatives in place have demonstrated social responsibility and prove that the organisation has a sustainable strategy for the future. Since 2002, the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus has run a very successful multi award winning Green Transport Plan, which reduced the number of single occupancy vehicles on site.
Community activity The Wellcome Trust considers it right both to support other local organisations helping to benefit the area in which we do business and to foster and maintain positive working relationships with others operating locally. To help achieve this we are committed to activity within the area local to the Wellcome Trust headquarters. This includes a local community support fund, Camden School Networks, Wellcome Collection stakeholder engagement with the local community and participation in the annual Open House London event.
The Trust also continues to work with the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK and University College London (the other Founders, recently joined by Imperial College London and King’s College London) to develop the Francis Crick Institute, a world class multidisciplinary biomedical
research centre to be based near St. Pancras in London. The Trust also provides temporary office space and administrative support. As part of its own commitment to being a good neighbour, the Institute has funded community projects, supported local events, and is running liaison groups to make sure local people are kept involved and informed. To encourage and foster debate, the Institute will have an ambitious programme for public engagement.
At the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, teachers, students and members of the community can tour the Campus and some of its high- throughput facilities, participate in an increasing number of educational experiences including ethical debates and computer-based activities and meet scientific staff. These visits are free of charge. The adjoining parkland and Wellcome Trust funded wetland sites have developed a diverse ecosystem and are open to the general public.
Auditors The Trust’s auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The Board of Governors confirmed their re-appointment on 20 December 2011.
The Annual Report was approved by The Wellcome Trust Limited, as Trustee, on 20 December 2011 and signed on its behalf by
Sir William Castell Chairman
20 December 2011
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