The corporate sector has provided invaluable support to Galway Simon Community in many ways. Whether you are staff of a company or a business owner, there is a wide range of ways to support our work. For all types of Corporate support, Galway Simon wants to ensure that the partnership is mutually benefitial.  In return for your support, we can organise media exposure and good PR for your business, letting the community see that your company is active in corporate social responsibility.

Many charities benefit from the support of local business and entrepreneurs. For Galway Simon Community the support of businesses is vital. Businesses can support the work of Galway Simon by sponsoring an event, organising their own fundraising event or providing support in kind through their staff and expertise.

Corporate Partnerships

There are many different ways for companies of all sizes to get involved in the work of Galway Simon Community. Contact us if your company would like to develop a partnership with Galway Simon and become proactive in combating homelessness in our community.

Corporate Donations

Galway Simon Community relies heavily on financial donations from our corporate supporters to keep our services up and running.  We always want to show our appreciation for all donations given to us by organising cheque presentation photos and press releases for the local media.  Contact us today to see how to make a donation.

Sponsorship

Galway Simon Community is a well-established and respected charity with a very positive and instantly recognisable image.  There are sponsorship opportunities we can offer your company, which will benefit both Galway Simon Community and your company. Sponsoring one of Galway Simon Community's events is a great opportunity to enhance your corporate and brand image as well as generating media coverage.

Your company can also adopt one of our projects as their chosen cause for a period of time, or sponsor a particular room or resource in any of our projects.  Customers like to support companies that care so contact Paul in our fundraising dept today for more information at (091) 381835

Cause Related Marketing

Your Company and Galway Simon Community can work together for mutual benefit by associating one of your products with our work. 86% of consumers when faced with a decision between two similar products are more likely to choose the product that is associated with a good cause.

Employee Fundraising

It's not just about fundraising! It's about developing a team spirit and motivating employees, whilst having good fun for a great cause. Encourage you staff to get involved.  Your employees can take part in one of Galway Simon Community's organised events or maybe use their imagination and initiative to organise an event of their own.  Our fundraising dept is available to help support you in developing your ideas.

Payroll Giving

Planned giving through your wages/salary is a very efficient and effective way to support Galway Simon's work on an on-going basis.  You set aside a specific sum of money each week/month, which is automatically sent to Galway Simon. This can be arranged through your workplace by a wage deduction scheme or through your bank by standing order.

If you are interested in setting up a Wage Deduction Scheme you should arrange a meeting with your payroll office.

Charity of the Year

Why not nominate Galway Simon Community as your company's 'Charity of the Year', a planned and sustained method of supporting us and the people we help. A whole range of fundraising events can be tailored to suit the needs of your company and its employees.

Adopting Galway Simon Community as your preferred charity over a period of time will help to forge a more personal relationship with our charity and a greater understanding of the work we do. This focus will enable your employees to understand the goals of Galway Simon Community and also to see for themselves the benefits of their fundraising.

The Galway Simon Community would be delighted to develop a relationship with your company and to tailor a fundraising programme which will very effectively benefit both Galway Simon Community and your company.