AquAid has become the biggest independent water-cooler company in the country, and has raised more than £1 million for Christian Aid in the process.
AquAid supplies water coolers to offices and donates 30p to water projects in poor countries for every 19-litre water bottle it sells. Working with Christian Aid makes good business sense as well as being the right thing to do, according to managing director, Paul Searle. ‘We wanted an aid agency with a profile that people would recognise,’ he explains. ‘We approached three and Christian Aid were the only ones prepared to work with us on our terms.’
By sponsoring particular Christian Aid events or activities or running a special promotion linked to your products, you can enhance your company’s profile and boost sales. Meanwhile, your support ensures we can continue our vital work to eradicate poverty around the world.
Sponsorship
With more than 25 offices throughout the UK and Ireland, Christian Aid can provide excellent sponsorship opportunities for you to promote your brand both locally and nationally. Projects and events range from educational materials for schools to art exhibitions and sponsored challenges such as the London Marathon.
‘86% of consumers have a more positive image of a company they see doing something to make the world a better place.’ The Ultimate Win Win Win, Business in the Community
Cause-related marketing
Donating to Christian Aid as part of a promotion, or from sales of products, can create positive associations for your brand as a whole and give particular products an added appeal. While the funds you commit will make an important difference to our work, you’ll also be making a worthwhile investment in increasing customer loyalty and expanding your customer base.
Affinity products
If your company has an ethical outlook or a range of products or services likely to have a special appeal to Christian Aid supporters, why not consider developing an affinity partnership with us? Every new Christian Aid supporter you enlist will enhance your business and trigger extra support for our work.
For example, we recently teamed up with The Co-op Bank to provide the Christian Aid credit card.
‘81% of consumers… are more likely to buy a product that is associated with a cause they care about, price and quality being equal.’ The Ultimate Win Win Win, Business in the Community
The card is promoted to our supporters, and every new account means not only a new customer for the bank but also a £15 donation to Christian Aid. We also receive 25p every time someone spends £100. It may not sound like much, but it all adds up.
Christian Aid affinity schemes
Employee fundraising
A fundraising event is a good way to motivate your staff. It encourages team building and gives you and your employees the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of the poorest people in the world.
We can help you with ideas for an event and provide you with resources to make it a success.
Download our Fundraising toolkit
Payroll giving – making giving simple and tax free
You can encourage your employees to make a direct, tax-free donation to Christian Aid through Wage Aid. Their gift comes straight from your payroll, so it’s as straightforward as paying National Insurance and it’s really easy to set up.
To find out more, email info@christian-aid.org or call +44 (0) 20 7523 2083.
Our corporate partners
‘Christian Aid… is a well respected household name, recognised by over 80% of adults in the UK.’ Abacus Research 1995
Christian Aid has more than 700,000 donors and volunteers, as well as a wide network of regional and national offices.
We can give your company great exposure and help you make being corporate partner worth your while.
Our current corporate partners include:
Switch to Ecotricity and you will get cleaner electricity while we will get a £15 donation for every household that signs up. Find out more
AquAid Water coolers for offices and schools. Christian Aid gets 30p for each 19-litre bottle sold. Find out more
Co-operative Bank Affinity credit card, with a £15 donation for each new account and 25p for every £100 spent. Find out more
Greener Solutions Mobile phone recycling with £3 going to Christian Aid for every handset. Find out more
Environmental Business Products Christian Aid gets £1 for every old printer cartridge recycled. Find out more
Ethical Investors Group Independent advice on ethical investment – 40 per cent of the commission on any new investments is donated to Christian Aid. Find out more
Smile Ethical online banking – £50 donation for each new account opened. Find out more
Switch & Give Free advice on saving money by changing energy suppliers, triggering a donation of up to £30 whenever you switch. Find out more
Good Call Cheaper phone calls, cheaper BT line rental and eight per cent of the bill donated to Christian Aid. Find out more
Baxters Jewellers supporting the cause with a percentage of the proceeds from online sales of Ortak jewellery. Find out more.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a corporate partner, please contact:
Sarah Gaskin, Corporate Partnerships
sgaskin@christian-aid.org
+44 (0) 20 7523 2366