Cares Membership

What is included in the local Cares Partnership offer?

We've realised that community volunteering projects have a huge business benefit for Sage.  Not only do our people develop extra skills that can be used in business, but they give us a sense of pride in knowing that the people who work for us want to make a difference to local community groups and local people

1. Advice

Operations Team -
A practical workshop to enable you to make the most of your Cares partnership through:
• understanding local issues and volunteering opportunities
• sharing best practice and ideas with team members
• discussing new projects
• guest speakers
• topical training slots
Planning meeting – clear action plan and objectives for your volunteering
Additional meetings

2. Leadership

Leadership Team –
A forum for senior managers to direct the local Cares partnership
• demonstrate that you are a leading company in your community
• experience local issues at first hand through a Seeing is Believing visit
• articulate the business case for community investment
• opportunity to work collaboratively with other businesses in your region
• personal volunteering opportunities

3. Brokerage

Managed Service -
• Tailored package so that you pay for what you need
• Broad range of meaningful, quality checked volunteering opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities address local needs in key areas:
- Raising achievement of young people
- Employability and removing barriers to work
- Working in deprived areas
• Volunteer briefings
• Risk management
• Management information and reporting
• Dedicated coordinator for your volunteering

Total Package

A Better Business –
•  Improved staff retention and recruitment
• Improved morale and pride in your organisation
• Involves people at all levels
• Cost-effective skills development
• Team building
• Profile for your company
• Improved customer serviced by building understanding of your community
• Stimulates innovation
• External validation of your community programme
• Access to an extended business network

For further details regarding membership cost please contact a member of the Cares team.