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Corporate Social Responsibility Case study. Kerin Speedie, Partner Whitehead Monckton Louise Wright, chYps October 2012. CSR - Why ?. “88% of consumers said that they were more likely to buy from a company that supports and engages in activities to improve society”
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Corporate Social Responsibility Case study Kerin Speedie, Partner Whitehead Monckton Louise Wright, chYps October 2012
CSR - Why? • “88% of consumers said that they were more likely to buy from a company that supports and engages in activities to improve society” • Better Business Journey, UK Small Business Consortium
CSR at Whitehead Monckton • Our people • Our community • Our environment • Our clients
Charity nomination • Personal connection • Professional connection • Direct approach
Working with Corporate Clients Advantages and Impact
chYps children’s hospice • Provides all encompassing care to terminally ill and life limited children in the comfort and security of the child’s own home • Working with local PCT’s in areas of Kent • Our service has just hit its 18th Birthday!
Benjamin Button Affect • Reached our ‘coming of age’ but nobody knew • Well loved and respected by those that did know of us • Knowledge and age were important
Gear change in charity activity Investing in that gear change Raising the profile of the charity How best to do it Analyse the business Check what the competitors & colleagues are up to What was the investment How much time to invest Tracking the results Where was business booming?
Decision Made • Corporate income was where its at! • Advantageous to the corporate and the chosen charity • Tick box exercise • Real thing • FUN into ‘Fundraising’
Charity choice • The “bid” • Shortlist • Public vote
The bid • What you can offer the business • What they can offer you • Case studies
Benefits to the business • Publicity • Costs savings • Staff feel good factor • Client involvement • Business Awards
Benefits to the business • Business development contacts • Market advantage • Differentiate from competitors • Improve reputation
Who Benefits BOTH!
‘Feel Good Factor’ Legacy Improving relations Standing in the business community Support Enjoyment Credibility Donations Volunteering Practical Giving Profile
Advantages • Income is raised • Targets are met • Opportunity to plan • Current care plans maintained and improved • Boost to everyone’s morale • Profile raising
Impact • Confidence • Learning together • Continued support after your time has ended • Lasting legacy • Improved community relationships • Time
Where now? • Will we do it again? YES! (maybe not the 10k….)
New dilemma • Choose new charity of the year? • Develop relationship with chYps?