Railway Children has a long and successful history of working with corporate supporters.
We understand your company is unique. When you partner with Railway Children, we really want to get to know you – your company, employees, business and objectives.
We work alongside you in the way that suits your company best; it can be as straightforward or as involved as you want it to be.
From simple, easily implemented fundraising ideas for workplace giving to a fully-fledged CSR programme, your support will make a huge difference to vulnerable children and will lead to engaged, positive employees and customers.
In 2024, the money raised by our wonderful corporate supporters was the equivalent of…
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providing over 4,000 hours of one to one support for vulnerable young people in the UK
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funding our entire project across Delhi Cant and Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway stations for a year
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funding the entire Kivuko Project in Tanzania – a family strengthening project ensuring that once children are reunited with their family, they can stay there.
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
Enter into a long-term partnership with Railway Children and your company will see the real impact your support can make. There are many ways you can get involved and our corporate team will work hard to make sure the way we work together suits your organisation and meets your business objectives.
Employee engagement
Engaging your employees in supporting a charity is great for team building, strengthening relationships and boosting morale.
We have lots of opportunities for your staff to get involved. We know it’s important for you to see how your money is making a difference and can send you regular news updates on our projects, upcoming events and new developments.
79% of employees feel a stronger sense of loyalty to their employer at companies with cause related marketing programmes.
Raising your profile
Working with Railway Children associates your brand with the UK’s leading street children charity and chosen charity partner of much of the rail industry. We have many sponsorship and networking opportunities, including our breakfast networking meetings that take place twice a year.
Customer engagement
Cause-related marketing can be a very powerful and creative way to promote your products or services.
We can work on a joint promotional strategy with you, helping your company meet marketing objectives and deliver mutual benefits.
Supporting vulnerable children
Your support allows us to continue to help some of the world’s most vulnerable children at risk on the streets. Funds donated to the charity will be used wisely and wherever the need is greatest.
We will ensure that your donation works hard to change the lives of children, providing them with a happy, safe future. Find out what we do.
Ways to support us through corporate partnerships
Employee fundraising
We have a strong track record of inspiring and supporting employee-led fundraising, helping businesses create impactful and engaging programmes.
Employee fundraising not only increases our reach but also motivates staff, deepening their connection to the partnership and fostering a culture of giving.
By embedding charitable support into your organisation, we enhance awareness and engagement, ensuring employees feel involved in every initiative.
Every donation is used wisely, directed where the need is greatest to support vulnerable children on the streets and transport networks.
Your support helps us fund and expand vital, lifesaving work—ensuring we can protect more children and transform more futures.
Payroll Giving
Research shows that there are real business benefits to offering payroll giving to employees. You can increase and monitor your business’ charitable giving, improve company image, demonstrate social responsibility and show commitment to staff with little cost or effort.
We have communications for payroll givers, which includes a welcome pack and regular updates about how their money is being spent. We can also work with you to create bespoke communications that complement your internal communications and channels.
Find out more about how to set up or donate via a payroll scheme.
Safeguarding on Rail
This programme focuses on identifying and supporting vulnerable children and adults who use the UK rail network.
As well as providing safeguarding awareness training for your employees we can also work with you to develop a safeguarding strategy and delivery plans that meet the Department for Transport’s safeguarding requirements.
Find out more about the programme.
Utilising your expertise
Railway Children is a leading expert in supporting street-connected children, delivering high impact despite being a relatively small organisation with limited resources.
Skills-based volunteering can add immense value, providing expertise in areas where we have little or no capacity. Your support through consultation and specialist advice enables us to take on vital projects that might not otherwise be possible.
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsoring key events boosts brand awareness, recognition, and marketing exposure while extending the reach and impact of our partnership. It also allows Railway Children to direct more funding toward supporting vulnerable children.
Commercial marketing opportunities include the prestigious Railway Ball, our unique annual Rail Trail and the new Triple Series events, offering valuable engagement within the rail industry and beyond.
Get in touch
We’d love to discuss how your organisation could work with Railway Children.
Please contact our Corporate Partnerships team on 01270 757596 or email corporate@railwaychildren.org.uk.