Working with our local communities

Staff at TNS Worldpanel Philippines reacted immediately when they learned that some of their panellists lived in the areas hit by Typhoon Durian and within five days had launched a campaign to help. Donations of all kinds – clothes, blankets, groceries – were packed and distributed by TNS people. The cash donated was used to buy sacks of rice for each of the affected panel households.

TNS employees in Dubai heard that some TNS field staff in Lebanon had been badly affected by the events in their country and responded through personal donations and fund raising efforts.  In Vietnam, TNS has an established donation and regular visit programme to Mai Am Thien Phuoc, a charity providing for the needs of orphans and disabled children.

Our offices in the region actively support over 40 national and local charities, through fund raising, donation and volunteering. One example mirrors the group partnership approach to client relationships. In collaboration with one of its clients, Luxottica Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of prescription frames and sunglasses, TNS participates in the Gift of Sight programme, which provides free vision care and eyewear to people in need in North America and around the world.

In addition to employee contributions, access panel members can opt to have their points used for charitable donations and, in this way, the company has supported a further 20 charitable organisations.

In Poland, TNS Obop is a member of the Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility, a group of socially responsible companies that takes a proactive stance against social injustices in the communities in which those companies operate. TNS has supported the Foundation in the supply of school meals to deprived children living in Northwest Poland. The business has also conducted pro-bono work related to a social programme against corruption.

Examples of predominantly pro-bono work can be found in Spain. We conduct an annual survey for the Fundación Empresa y Sociedad, of which we are a member, looking at people’s views on the social policies of companies and banks. We also provide market information services to La Fageda, a foundation that employs people with disabilities.

In Latvia, TNS supports a local orphanage through the donation of learning equipment and other gifts, as well as providing students with free access to data from syndicated services. 

Employees from across the UK raise funds to support local charities and give of their time through mentoring, support and pro bono work.