Building relationships between the third sector and the private sector

Date published

March 2007

Price

Free

Building Relationships between the Third Sector and the Private Sector [799kb PDF]

Business in the Community and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have developed a toolkit to enable Rural Community Councils (RCCs) adopt a more strategic approach to developing relationships with businesses.

The toolkit, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), guides RCCs and businesses how to successfully work together for mutual benefit.

The toolkit sets out top tips for RCCs when engaging business. Tips include:

• Carry out proper research and carefully target companies.
• Invest in developing positive relationships with business leaders.
• Think business case as well as community case.
• Inspire companies about your agenda.
• Network, network, network.