VENTURE Credit Union is committed to serving the communities in which we operate through financial support to deserving groups and individuals. Annually, our Credit Union provides funding to various groups and individuals to support social, education, environmental and other activities. This forms part of VENTURE Credit Union’s Board of Directors and Executive Management’s philosophy and commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
We are pleased to share some of the sponsorship and contributions of our Corporate Social Responsibility Committee for the year so far.
THE ESME RAPHAEL BURSARY
In a demonstration of this commitment to corporate social responsibility, VENTURE Credit Union awarded the ESME RAPHAEL bursary to support the education endeavours of Ms. Alayna Mangroo. Ms. Mangroo received a generous sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7500.00) towards her school tuition.
This is an annual bursary given to a final-year student in Management Studies and was established in 1998/1999 in recognition of the volunteer service to the Credit Union Movement by Miss Esmé Raphael.
The bursary ceremony took place at the Arouca Branch, with the conference room serving as the backdrop for this meaningful event. Ms. Esmé Raphael, the Board Secretary of VENTURE Credit Union, had the honor of presenting the cheque to Alayna Mangroo, symbolizing the credit union's dedication to empowering individuals through education. This initiative not only reflects VENTURE Credit Union's community-focused approach but also highlights the positive impact that corporate social responsibility can have on the lives of those it supports.
Trinidad and Tobago Draughts and Checkers Association (Ttdca) – Caribbean Youth Tournament
The first annual Caribbean Youth Tournament by the Trinidad and Tobago Draughts and Checkers Association was supported by VENTURE Credit Union on March 24th-29th, 2024. The tournament took place at the Couva Point Lisas Chamber and was attended by young persons of varying backgrounds.
Rousillac Hindu Primary School – Chowtall Samelan
The students of the Rousillac Hindu Primary received support from VENTURE Credit Union for their annual Chowtall Samelan competition. The students are pictured here with their teacher all displaying broad smiles after a successful event.
La Veronica R.C Primary School Sports Day 2024
La Veronica R.C. Primary School, Arouca, received sponsorship for their Sports Day from VENTURE Credit Union. Students participated in various sporting activities including march-past, track and field events and novelty races. VENTURE Credit Union is proud to make a positive impact on the lives of the young people in our communities.
San Fernando East Secondary School Carnival Programme
VENTURE Credit Union’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee partnered with San Fernando East Secondary School to honour and recognise the achievements of Austin Lyons a.k.a. “Super Blue” at the school’s 2024 Carnival Programme. Our donation helped the school to deliver an exceptional carnival event that celebrated the history and culture of Trinidad and Tobago.
VENTURE was very pleased to support the National Camp Summit Conference 2019 which was hosted by the National Youth Ministries Trinidad and Tobago, Church of God of Prophecy. This year's camp ran from the 11th to 16th August at the Victory Heights Bible Camp Arouca.
VENTURE Credit Union was pleased to provide a donation to the Edinburgh Hindu Temple (a registered Charitable Organisation) which celebrated its 36th anniversary on Sunday 18th August 2019. At the celebration, devotees in need were provided with meals, food parcels and funds for medication. Three students were also presented school books and class materials.
VENTURE Credit Union was pleased to provide sponsorship to Concept Coaching’s Under 20 Female Football Tournament. The Tournament took place in June at the D’abadie Recreational Grounds, D'abadie. Four teams competed for the Concept Coaching Youth Football Cup. Congratulations to the winning team – the F.C. Cardinals!
VENTURE Credit Union was very pleased to partner with the Kenson School of Production Technology Limited for their career fair held on Friday 3rd May 2019
VENTURE Credit Union was pleased to provide a donation to Volunteer Connection in support of the company's initiative to provide books to prisons that would inspire persons at risk to turn their lives around.
The book titled "Memoirs of a Prison Lawyer - Prison Wife" was written by Claudette Spencer-Nurse. The author along with NALIS staff visited prison facilities to donate the books, do book readings and show a video documentary which can be viewed here