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Society and communities at Oakley

Partnership and collaboration are core to Oakley’s culture, and our approach to philanthropy reflects these values.

Governance and strategy

In 2023, Oakley established a dedicated Philanthropy Committee to coordinate charitable initiatives across the firm. Comprising employees from across our offices and functions, in 2024 the Committee continued to meet monthly and report biannually to senior leadership to fulfil its role in shaping our philanthropic priorities and ensuring that our efforts align with both Oakley’s values and the interests of our people.

Corporate giving and fundraising

In 2024, Oakley continued to support charitable causes through corporate donations, employee fundraising and matched funding initiatives. Our efforts are focused on high-impact partnerships with numerous organisations, including our three long-term charity partners.

Oakley’s long-term charity partners:

War Child

A specialist charity delivering life-changing services and support for children affected by conflict.

Groundbreaker Talents

Providing young women in Uganda from underprivileged communities with education in software and technology, enabling careers in the digital sector.

Study Access Alliance

Offering full scholarships for online university degrees to individuals across African countries who would otherwise be unable to afford higher education.

Additional charities supported by offices across Europe:

Each year, we host firm-wide events to unite our team around these shared causes. In 2024, Oakley employees collectively ran, walked, cycled, swam and skied more than 20,000 km as part of our annual Miles in March challenge, raising funds for Groundbreaker Talents while promoting wellbeing and teamwork. We also held our Festive Season Fundraiser, a flagship event featuring a live and silent auction, raffle and matched donations for War Child, Groundbreaker Talents and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Volunteering and employee engagement

We are committed to fostering a philanthropic culture that resonates across all Oakley offices. Our teams in London, Munich, Milan and Luxembourg are empowered to support causes relevant to their local communities. In Milan, for instance, employees supported a cerebral palsy football initiative in 2024.

We also continue to build our volunteering programme. In June, our London office partnered with Bookmark, a UK-based charity providing 1:1 reading support for primary school children. We aim to provide flexible and meaningful opportunities for employees to give back in ways that reflect their interests and values.

Through a combination of global impact and local engagement, Oakley’s philanthropy programme reinforces our commitment to purpose-driven action, enabling our people to make a difference in the communities that matter to them.

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