Corporate Volunteering

We offer tailored opportunities for each corporate partner, including community events like our annual Open Days, fun gardening days, activity sessions for children during school holidays, and supporting fundraising events such as our London Marathon.

Enhance Your Reputation and Brand Image
Partnering with Caudwell Children helps build a positive public perception of your company. Being socially responsible can be a key factor that influences customers to choose your business over another, setting you apart in a competitive market.

Boost Customer Loyalty and Staff Retention
Supporting a cause like Caudwell Children not only strengthens customer loyalty but also enhances staff recruitment and retention. Employees feel more connected to organisations that care, leading to greater engagement and job satisfaction.

Strengthen Employee Engagement and Well-being
Involvement in meaningful activities such as community events, fundraising challenges, and volunteering opportunities fosters teamwork, boosts morale, and encourages personal development. These experiences help staff develop transferable skills while supporting their health and well-being.

Create a Lasting Community Impact
By addressing social and environmental issues, your company can make a real difference in the lives of disabled and autistic children. This partnership promotes stronger relationships with stakeholders and reinforces your commitment to positive community impact.

Increase Awareness and Understanding
Working alongside Caudwell Children offers valuable insight into the charity’s mission and the realities faced by autistic and disabled children. This helps to raise awareness of both the cause and your organisation’s social impact, strengthening your brand identity.

Drive Growth and Opportunity
Social responsibility can open new doors for your business, including improved access to capital and opportunities for partnerships. Being recognised for supporting meaningful causes positions your organisation as a leader in positive change.

Opportunities include:

• Greeting families and directing them around our centre.
• Assisting with activity stations or events.
• Handing out gift bags, certificates, or refreshments.
• Helping with gardening to enhance outdoor spaces.
• Supporting children and families alongside our specialist staff.
• Sharing your expertise through pro-bono support, such as delivering skills sessions, mentoring, or offering career advice to the young people we work with.

No specific skills or experience are required – just a passion for making a difference and supporting neurodivergent children and their families. We’ll provide guidance on the day to ensure you feel confident and ready to get involved. If you think that your skillset could support our young people let us know!

We offer a flexible and unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) package, designed to benefit every organisation wanting to make a real difference by partnering with Caudwell Children.

Our approach provides a variety of days and activities tailored to meet the needs of your organisation, including:

• Time for meetings
• Welcome orientation about the charity
• Guided tours
• Bespoke volunteering activities

We want every group who spends their day with us to leave with a true sense of purpose and a deeper understanding of Caudwell Children and our commitment as one of the UK’s leading children’s charities.

Every team taking part in our CSR programme will receive:

• Media assets from the day, including photographs and social media coverage
• A personalised case study highlighting their participation and the impact of their support

Before your volunteering day, we will arrange a pre-volunteering briefing to:

• Introduce your team to our staff
• Answer any questions
• Provide an overview of Caudwell Children and the event or activity

All corporate volunteers will receive an information pack ahead of their visit, including:

• A full itinerary for the day
• Directions and how to find us
• Dress code guidance
• Designated roles and responsibilities
• Health and safety information

You can contact our Corporate Partnerships team on 01782 433 750, email us at partnerships@caudwellchildren.com, or complete our online form – we’re here to help you get started!

Corporate volunteering supports CSR and ESG goals by demonstrating a commitment to social impact, strengthening community ties, and promoting ethical business practices. It enhances brand reputation, boosts employee engagement, and contributes to positive social outcomes – key elements in responsible and sustainable business strategies.

Yes, corporate volunteers have the opportunity to interact with children and families, but always supported by our staff. All sessions, activities, and events are led and supervised by Caudwell Children’s specialist staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and positive experience for everyone involved.

No, a DBS check is not required for one-off events or volunteering days. However, for those wishing to become regular volunteers, a DBS check is required. This is provided and funded by Caudwell Children, along with relevant training and induction support to ensure volunteers feel confident and prepared.