What can your business do for a local charity such as Willen Hospice this year?
It is a valuable question to consider as you start planning for the new year. Supporting Willen Hospice not only makes a meaningful difference, but it can also bring a range of benefits to your business. Below is a list of ideas to include in your 2026 calendar and why each one makes good business sense:
Financial support
One of the simplest and most effective ways to support Willen Hospice is with a cash donation. This might be a one-off gift, a regular contribution through Payroll Giving or a team fundraising effort.
- Cash donations: donating more than £500 means your business can instantly qualify to become a Willen Hospice Corporate Partner, which offers various benefits. Plus, you can deduct donations from profits before tax, which is claimable on gifts of money, equipment or sponsorship.
- Payroll Giving: a monthly gift of £10 costs employees only £8 after tax. It is simple to set up and helps build pride and purpose amongst staff.
- Team fundraising: fundraising activities boost staff engagement and teamwork. You can also incentivise employees with a matched giving offer. Aim to raise £500, £1,000 or £4,000 to become an official Corporate Partner.
Collaboration opportunities
Raise your profile and strengthen customer connections by working in partnership with Willen Hospice.
- Purpose driven marketing: donating a percentage of profit from a product or service is a great way to support the hospice without a cost to you. Your business benefits from a positive association with a local charity and customers gain an added reason to buy.
- Donate products: surplus items, end of line stock, demonstration stock or other products can be donated to the charity’s retail network. This reduces waste while generating vital income for care.
- Donate services: offer professional expertise, training or technical support to help hospice staff and receive recognition on Willen Hospice’s social media channels.
- Sponsorship: contribute towards the costs of a fundraising event or initiative. This provides your business with valuable brand exposure at the event and in related marketing campaigns.
Corporate volunteering
Meet your corporate social responsibility goals and engage your staff by using volunteer days to support Willen Hospice. Benefits include:
- Staff retention: team building opportunities, improving staff morale.
- Skills-building: development of leadership and communication skills with cross-team collaboration.
- Enhanced company culture: volunteering supports a positive workplace culture and reinforces company values.
Willen Hospice needs to raise £9.6m every year to continue providing free, expert care for local people affected by life-limiting illnesses, and support for their friends and family, so add ‘Supporting Willen Hospice’ to your 2026 business resolutions!
For a Willen Hospice Corporate Partnership pack, visit their website.
