Corporate Fundraising

There are many ways to support Blythe House Hospice through your business or workplace.

Some of the ways your business could get involved…

The support of local and national businesses is very important to us at Blythe House Hospice.

In return, supporting a local hospice charity can bring a whole host of benefits to your organisation including employee motivation and retention, commitment to corporate social responsibility and demonstrating that you are a compassionate employer who cares about the community in which it operates.

Sponsorship

We hold a number of high-profile events each year including our Jingle Bell Jog, Christmas Treecycle and Chatsworth 10k. Opportunities include headline or partial sponsorship in exchange for promotional benefits for your business.

Payroll Giving

Employees can make a monthly donation to Blythe House Hospice through the payroll giving scheme. This provides us with a sustainable income to fund our service.

Staff Fundraising

Engage your workforce in a team building initiative or sign a team up to one of our events.

See the bottom of this page for different ways that staff groups are fundraising for Blythe House Hospice at the moment.

Gifts in Kind

We really appreciate gifts in kind as this lowers our expenditure. Donating refreshments or equipment for events – or laptops and healthcare equipment for our services – are just a few examples.

Match Funding

A wonderful way of motivating your staff. Show your support for their fundraising efforts by matching the money they have raised and donating to their chosen charity.

Benefits of working alongside Blythe House Hospice

Defining the corporate identity

The charitable element of a company can be the cornerstone of its brand, showing the world that they are ethical and trustworthy.

Better public relations

Aligning your business with Blythe House Hospice can benefit your company on many levels, it can demonstrate to clients, customers, and business partners that the organisation and its leadership team are dedicated to supporting charitable causes in the communities in which they operate.

Enhance employee relations

Participating in employer sponsored activities, allows employees the opportunity to take a step away from their day to day roles, whilst feeling that they are making a lasting difference to a worthy cause. They contribute to a positive employee experience.

Team building

When raising money together employees can partner across divisions and work in team environments outside of their direct work groups.

Networking Opportunities

Charitable activities provide a sense of belonging and connects you to a powerful network of like-minded business owners that could benefit your business relationships into the future.

Join the Blythe House Hospice Business Club

The Business Club is designed to bring together local well-respected businesses as one, to focus on supporting your local hospice charity. By joining our Business Club, your company can help us to ensure that we are around for anyone that you know who might need local hospice care in the future.

If you are interested in joining these incredible businesses and becoming a member of Blythe House Hospice Business Club, please contact Emily Passey on 073770 49426.

Our Business Club Members

Hear it from our business partners themselves

‘Thanks Blythe House Hospice for the opportunity to be a part of the Jingle Bell Jog as the headline sponsor for the past 3 years. It is a fun and enjoyable event for our company to be involved in. We’re committed making a lasting and meaningful difference to people in Chinley and beyond, and are proud to support the hospice and the incredible work they do for our local community.’

Joe Sizeland – Managing Director, iBottles and CJK Packaging

Tunstead Cement and Quarry are proud to support Blythe House. Blythe House provides amazing care to our loved ones who are dealing with life limiting illnesses and this brings a lot of comfort and support to the families of those affected.

We will continue to support the team at Blythe House Hospice, and we would like to thank all the brilliant volunteers as well who do such a fantastic job!

Josie Sheraton – Environmental Coordinator, Tunstead Cement Works

Pennine Aggregates chooses to support Blythe House Hospice because it offers vital services to local residents, who in their greatest time of need, get the most amazing support from the Hospice and its wonderful carers. The services the hospice provide, are something that we or loved ones may need to access in the future, so supporting this charity is essential.’

Jessica Dickinson – Pennine Aggregates Ltd

We’re very proud to support Blythe House; they have touched many of our lives and directly supported our employees & their families through difficult times. It means a lot to be able to work alongside Blythe House, a truly fantastic charity that means a lot to the local community.

Justin Heslop – Managing Director, Peak Venues

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Upcoming business fundraising events

How our corporate partners are connecting their teams and supporting Blythe House Hospice

Santiago Restaurant Buxton

Hosting a tasting event on Friday 24th April with proceeds from ticket sales being donated to Blythe House Hospice. To book, contact Santiago restaurant on 01298 384577.

Cooper Sons Hartley and Williams Solicitors

Individuals from all of their branches are taking on Bog Commander on 16th May

The Nottingham, Buxton branch

Walking from Parsley Hay to High Peak Junction, Matlock on 16^th May

Do you want to help make a difference in your community?

To discuss current opportunities and ways your business can work with the hospice, contact Emily, our corporate fundraiser on:

Emily.passey@blythehouse.co.uk

07377 049 426