Charitable Donations

Introduction

SIG plc is aware that it has community obligations, particularly within neighbourhoods, where it does business. We have a general duty to avoid conducting business which is against the best interests of these communities. We have a positive duty as well as a self interest, to improve the well being of individuals and to use our best endeavours to enhance community life. A positive approach to our community relations is in the best long term interests of our company and of those who work within it.

Scope and Approval Process

The Policy, in addition to supporting local causes where SIG employees are involved, is to provide support for three main charities for a period of three years.

The following criteria will be used in deciding our charities of choice:

• Efficiency: SIG aims to be involved with charities that are small enough for our donation to make an impact

• Integrity of Cause: SIG aims to be involved with charities that it can develop a positive association with and that employees can engage with

• Effectiveness: SIG requires charities to have specific aims and to demonstrate how our contribution will benefit their cause.

Areas of Focus

SIG focuses around the following key areas:

• Charities that enhance our engagement in the community

• Charities that assist in managing the sustainability of the local environment

• Charities that educate young people and that assist disadvantaged groups

Areas not Funded

Generally, SIG will not make contributions to certain causes or activities. These include, but are not limited to the following:

• Political parties

• Books, research papers or articles in professional journals

• Religious organisations

• Anything that conflicts with our Ethics Policy.

Employee Contributions

SIG actively encourages employees to support chosen charities through attendance at events and the ‘Payroll Giving Scheme’ which allows for tax efficient donations to be made to charities.

The Group Chief Executive has lead responsibility for policy implementation within the Group and this policy is signed by the CEO to demonstrate the Board’s commitment.

Chris Davies

Group Chief Executive

Issue No: 3

Issue Date: June 2009

Document Ref: SIG-CDP