City College Plymouth takes its social responsibilities very seriously and sees this as the essence of our business.  As a large general further education college we have a major role to play in the social and economic regeneration of Plymouth and the wider region - as stated in our mission statement - through the provision of high quality education and training. 

As part of the College experience, students are encouraged to consider their social responsibility through the tutorial programme which covers citizenship and the five themes of Every Student Matters (being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and economic well-being), as well the wider sustainability and enterprise agendas.  Social responsibility also underpins many of the activities supported by the Student Liaison team.  In addition, the College nominates a local charity each year which fundraising activities support.

Going green …

• Going green, reducing the College’s carbon footprint and committing to sustainable resources are part of the College’s commitment to the environment.
• Re-cycling is encouraged and there are recycling points for cans and bottles at all College sites.
• The College has a Fairtrade policy and our catering contractor, Aramark, offers Fairtrade products in all catering outlets.
• FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) and recyclable paper products are now used for printing our course directories.