Benefits

Community-based organisations can benefit from the transfer of skills, expertise and resources in the following ways:

• New skills and energies are brought to community problems
• A business perspective can help an organisation to achieve sustainability
• Helps to break down barriers and increase understanding
• Contributes to social, economic and environmental regeneration

After an initial meeting, many companies choose to get involved with the organisation on a long-term basis, providing in-depth support.

Companies can contribute to the work of an organisation in many different ways. Here are just a few:

• Mentoring
• Supporting Education
• Sharing Skills
• Increasing Employability
• Team Challenges
• Gifts in Kind
• Providing Training

We greatly appreciate what you have done for The Lorrimore, and you have truly made a significant difference not only in getting the Drop-In Centre redecorated, but in bringing the work of our organisation to the attention of firms whose paths we would have never crossed. Ellen Fox - The Lorrimore Centre