The Guide to UK Company Giving 2021/22
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Directory of Social Change
Published:8th Mar '21
Should be back in stock very soon
How can you maximise your chances of winning corporate support in the UK? You need to know which companies give, why they give, what their criteria are and how to ask in the right way. Offering insight into 400 companies that collectively contribute around GBP400 million in the UK cash donations and in-kind support, The Guide to UK Company Giving helps you to do just that. The guide gives advice on how to develop a successful corporate partnership or sponsor, what to be aware of when seeking company support and guidance on how to apply. What does it cover? The guide includes details on companies' giving strategies and advice on how to identify those companies most likely to support your organisation. It also contains a full description of each company's community activities and a separate section on around 130 corporate grant-making charities. Each entry includes an at-a-glance profile, outlining: * Corporate social responsibility (CSR) information * Levels of giving in the UK and whether in cash or in kind * Partnerships, including Charity of the Year * Matched funding and payroll giving * Pro bono work * Commercially led support, including sponsorship Who is this book for? Both voluntary organisations seeking support from corporates, and companies looking to develop their community giving strategy, should own this indispensable guide. Research organisations and individuals investigating UK corporate giving and CSR will also need this key resource. Selling Points * Over 400 companies that might give funding or in-kind help to your charity in the UK * Section on over 137 corporate grant-making charities giving in the UK * Information on 20 Premier League football clubs' CSR programmes. * Accessible layout to help readers identify which companies are most relevant to them. * At a glance comparison of company cultures including information on memberships and accreditations * Glossary of terms and geographical index
Previous edition: ---'This guide is a brilliant and invaluable resource for charities and companies alike. Looking at it, I feel more confident than ever that the chorus of responsible businesses is on the brink of becoming a roar. I hope that - like me - you can't wait to hear it.' Amanda Mackenzie OBE Chief Executive, Business in the Community [from the Foreword] ----------'This book has been an invaluable starting point to help pinpoint prospects and refine our prospect list. It has helped to improve the quality of prospect research and significantly reduced the amount of time spent on it.' Suzanne Smith, New Business Lead, London's Air Ambulance Charity---------'An invaluable resource when building a corporate pipeline for all charities. The book gave us solid, concise background information guiding us efficiently to design a strategic approach for support.'Vicki Siddall, Trust and Corporate Fundraiser, Ronald McDonald House Charities---------'A simple to use guide to make company giving easier. Bringing together information about a range of companies in one place, it helps support charities in working towards strategic fundraising. For us, it allows fundraisers to understand who we are, how we give, and how best to approach us. A must-read for any fundraisers!' Andy Rubin, Chair, Pentland Brands Limited----------'We found this guide to be the most comprehensive source on how companies give, their level of engagement with charities and who they partner with. It's been a hugely useful resource for us to get a sense of the current landscape and spot opportunities for corporate partnerships.'Stephen Lavery, Market Insight Manager, Macmillan Cancer Support
ISBN: 9781784820763
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336 pages
13th New edition