Investing in our local communities is a key part of Mars' corporate responsibility strategy. Our values are at the core of our approach to community investment and are what gives our approach an important distinctiveness. Our investment in the communities in which we operate remains a long term commitment. We seek to add value in a way which is mutually beneficial, meeting the needs of our communities and reflecting our values as a company, both in terms of what we do and the way that we do it.

Mars In The Community, Official Partner to Berkshire & Buckinghamshire Football Association
Over the past 18 months Mars In The Community has committed to supporting sustainable football projects across Berkshire. One such project has been the support to the Slough Local Football Partnership. Key personnel from within Slough were selected and supported the deliver of the 3 year develpment plan. Successess from within the plan has seen an increase in the amount of FA Charter Standard Clubs, a FA Charter Standard League, FA Charter Standard Community Club, increase in qualified coaches, increased number of qualified referees and the Mars Midweek Development League.

The Berkshire County Girls Football League has also been supported by Mars In The Community.

www.marsinthecommunity.co.uk