CORPORATES
We rely on the support and generosity of local businesses and corporate partners to provide care for our patients, their families and loved ones.
Why partner with us?
By partnering with St Christopher’s you’ll be aligning your business with one of the best known, loved and respected organisations in south east London.
Building a meaningful relationship with us will help you:
- Bring your teams together for a shared cause.
- Deliver your social responsibility goals.
- Build stronger brand loyalty.
- Connect with new audiences.
- Increase brand visibility and recognition.
- Create engaging content for your social platforms.
- Share positive real-life stories that show your impact on lives.
Businesses of all sizes can support St Christopher’s, in many different ways. These include a long-term strategic partnership, sponsorship of one of our much-loved, mass participation events like Fun Walk, or one-off cash or in-kind donations. Our friendly team are expert in creating mutually beneficial partnerships and we’ll always be on hand to discuss the most appropriate plan for you.
Take your first step towards a really meaningful partnership by completing the form below or contact our corporate team by email: corporate@stchristophers.org.uk
“Our colleagues love volunteering to support St Christopher’s Hospice.
Organising the fundraising events is always fun, and their warm welcome makes us feel part of the team.
It’s rewarding to come back to the workplace feeling re-energised having seen the tangible difference we’ve made helping the St Christopher’s family.”
Kathleen O’Malley
Social Value Manager
Network Rail
Ways of working with us
There are many ways you can support us as a valued corporate partner:
Nominate us as your charity of the year or charity partner
Sponsor one of our events
Commercial partnerships: cause related marketing
Corporate Volunteering opportunities
Stock donation
Charity of the Year
Nominate St Christopher’s as your Charity of the Year and help us continue providing quality end of life care across south east London. This is a unique opportunity to bring your staff together for an inspiring cause and demonstrate your commitment to making a difference.
You will have a dedicated account manager who will provide you with all the support and resources you’ll need to maximise the benefits for your business, workforce and all stakeholders, as well as the impact for our patients and families.
Thinking of nominating us for your Charity of the Year?
We can share some tips and information for getting your nomination noticed. Email us now for more information: corporate@stchristophers.org.uk
Sponsor an Event
We have plenty of sponsorship opportunities from our hugely popular annual events such as the family focused Fun Walk to the Palace to Palace cycle ride, golf days, bunny hops, Open Gardens and the poignant celebrations of life.
By underwriting event costs your support means we can spend all the money raised on providing care and support to thousands of people at the end of life and their families.
Contact our experienced team to discuss how your business could partner on our next event, large or small.
Alternatively, you and your colleagues may want to get involved in one of our fundraising Challenge Events
Donations and Cause Related Marketing
Your business can support St Christopher’s without giving us a penny. Yes, that’s right.
As a corporate supporter you can also donate equipment, services, expertise or access to a venue free of charge. Our regular raffles, auctions and tombolas are another excellent outlet for outstanding single items of unwanted stock or end of line products.
Supporting your local charity will also benefit your business. You can claim tax relief against donations of unwanted stock.
Tax when your limited company gives to charity: Equipment and trading stock – GOV.UK
Get in touch with the team and we will connect you with our colleagues in Retail or most relevant hospice contacts.
Volunteering
Event Support
Each year our events raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to help keep our services running and we always need a helping hand. Activities might include:
- Setting up or packing down events in the grounds of the hospice or at an event venue.
- Helping at the events – marshalling a route, registration desks, selling raffle tickets, running the BBQ or refreshments.
- Being an enthusiastic cheer squad – for the amazing people who run, cycle, walk to raise funds for the hospice.
- Decking the hospice halls for Christmas.
Retail Days
We rely on the dedication and generosity of hundreds of volunteers to run our charity shops across south east London. Small teams can lend a hand in our shops all year round, on dates to suit you. Group sizes are dependent on your nearest or most conveniently located shop.
You can boost the impact of the day by encouraging your team to bring along their own unwanted goods from home or work to sell as well as getting creative to entice the public into the shop.
Pro bono opportunities
Please get in touch if you feel that your skills and expertise could help further St Christopher’s mission.
Enquire about corporate volunteering
Our corporate volunteering days book up quickly and priority is given to our Business Partners. To register your interest in team volunteering days, please get in touch.
As a charity we need to ensure we are working in a sustainable and cost-effective way. For this reason, we ask for a donation of £25 to £45 per person dependent on the size of your company for corporate volunteering opportunities. This small donation helps cover the real cost of making your volunteering day meaningful, safe and well supported.
Stock/Product Donations
With our network of 23 busy high street shops across south east London, we’re the perfect solution.
If your business has excess stock, needs to be clear some space or is closing down we can help ensure your unwanted stock makes a meaningful difference.
We welcome donations of:
- Discontinued/seasonal stock
- End of line products
- Customer returns
- Overstocks and bulky inventory
We take a wide range of products including fashion, homeware, furniture, electricals, Kids etc.
Turn your unsold stock into something that matters. By donating your surplus or unwanted items you’ll be.
- Reducing waste by keeping quality product out of landfill;
- Supporting communities by helping people in our care
To find out more, please contact Liam Nolan , Commercial Partnerships Manager on 07707276 359 or email him at l.nolan@stchristophers.org.uk
Partnering with us
If you’re interested in partnering wth St Christopher’s or would like us to be your Charity of the Year, please contact the team by email: corporate@stchristophers.org.uk
Meet some of our corporate partners
Clarkson, Wright & Jakes: Corporate Partners
When it comes to supporting people in south east London, Clarkson Wright & Jakes and St Christopher’s can both claim some serious heritage.
Land Registry: Fundraising since 2012
“I think we all wanted somewhere local that we had a connection with, and St Christopher’s seemed like the obvious choice.” Jo Thomas
Masons Scaffolding: Event support and much more
Masons Scaffolding have been a local business hero, supporting the hospice through donations, their time and support for the Fun Walks. Also enjoying our golf days and bringing a team.
