Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) allows organisations or companies to make a contribution to the local community or environment in a variety of ways.
Some companies allow staff to volunteer 1-2 days per year, others sponsor events or donate equipment or items.
Here at Lancashire Volunteer Partnership, we have worked with companies and facilitated projects which have made such a difference to so many people. Our projects centre around Homes for Older People and Adult Disability Day Centres where companies have volunteered for 1-2 days and transformed garden areas.
CSR volunteering offers employees a chance to give back to their communities while fostering a sense of purpose and teamwork. By participating, employees not only contribute to the well-being of their communities but also develop valuable skills and strengthen their connection to their company. It’s a new and rewarding method of ‘Team Building Awaydays’.
Since late 2022 LVP have been working collaboratively with over 17 businesses completing 28 successful projects which incorporates improving outdoor spaces at various Care Homes and Day Centres. LVP have a further 6 projects planned over May and June 2025. Businesses we have worked with so far include:
- Accessplanit Ltd
- Alison Handling Services Ltd
- Allianz Insurance
- BT Communications
- Capita
- Canon UK Ltd
- Concrete Repairs Ltd
- Co-operative
- Fleetwood UBU
- Kier
- Laker Legal Solicitors
- NHS Business Services
- Orbis Protect
- Taziker
- Transport Training Academy
- Vital Energi
- Yunex Traffic
Volunteers working together to spruce up communal outdoor spaces bring numerous benefits to the community. These efforts enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area, making it more inviting, user friendly and enjoyable for residents, clients, families, visitors and staff.
If your company is interested in making a difference, either by being hands on with a project or sponsoring an event / project, please contact lvpdevelopment@lancashire.gov.uk
