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Safeguarding our long-term          Continuing to evolve our
            future is about profit with         response to CSR in this way
            purpose, recognising the more       demonstrates a strong,
            successful we become, the           well-informed management
            greater impact we can have as       attitude that is alert and
            a force for good.                   responsive to the challenges
                                                and opportunities of doing
            The most successful businesses invest
            heavily in the development of their   business in a global context.
            people and culture. Within this scenario,   We have worked hard to create
            colleague advocacy and a strong and   a blueprint for responsible
            responsible brand will continue to be
            critical market differentiators for DWF.  business that will help protect
                                                DWF for the future.
            Without thriving communities
            and talented people our
            business won’t be sustainable,
            so we have a responsibility to
            contribute to community
            prosperity by innovating,
            learning and improving.

            We believe in the power of our people
            to make a difference by giving their time
            and talent to help those in need and
            being a catalyst for change.
            Volunteering and fundraising have long
            been a part of the culture at DWF and
            by continuing to focus our efforts on
            education, employability, health and
            well-being and homelessness, we
            can make a material difference to the
            communities in which we live and work.


































            Ty Jones,
            Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Engagement.
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