Working in partnership with local businesses really does make a big difference to the animals in our care. We are a proactive branch within our community and strive to support all local or national businesses who choose to work with us. This can be from being an official corporate partner to sharing your page to our social media supporters.
There are many ways your business can support us, from workplace fundraising, sponsoring one of our events or perhaps donating your time and volunteering for us!
Here are some of the possible partnerships we can offer; we are always open to suggestions and keen to adapt any ideas of working together that would benefit your business and our local branch.
· EMPLOYEE FUNDRAISING…
Fundraising in the workplace is a great way to engage your employees and customers. It can raise vital funds for us while motivating your staff by giving them the opportunity to make a difference, and involves employees in your corporate responsibility strategy which demonstrates your company’s commitment to the community.
· CAUSE-RELATED MARKETING…
Cause-related marketing is a great way to link your brand or product with our local charity. Cause marketing can raise awareness and funds for us whilst driving business to you! It gives your brand the opportunity to reach out to a wider audience, gaining increased customer engagement and product sales and shows consumers you care.
· SPONSORSHIP…
We host many fundraising events throughout the year – virtual and physical – which offer fantastic sponsorship opportunities for your company at a reasonable price.
Sponsorship provides the opportunity to reach out to a new audience and enhance your brand integrity in the community as you will be supporting a local charity.
· DONATE % OF YOUR SALES…
Donating a percentage of the sale of a product to our local branch is a great marketing tool for your business; increasing sales and awareness about your products and raises essential funds for us at the same time!
· EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER DAYS…
Employee Volunteer Days are a fantastic way to improve team building in the workplace. It allows your employees to gain experience outside the workplace and enhance their skills in a rewarding and fun way. It can improve staff productivity, engagement and health and well-being. We have many
volunteer opportunities available from helping at fundraising events, in our charity shops or Animal Centre.
We have many companies who take part in our Employee Volunteer Days and they really enjoy their experience and the feel-good factor that they are helping their local community.
· CHARITY OF THE YEAR…
Nominating us as your Charity of the Year is a unique opportunity to engage and unite staff in the workplace and demonstrates your company’s commitment to supporting our local cause. It motivates staff and provides a fundraising focus for staff and the local community.