Business Engagement Survey TLI Strand 3

Why and How? Part of Transforming Local Infrastructure work strand 3.2 – private sector engagement We wanted to find out what beneficial relationships exist in the county Survey Monkey Partners forwarded to their contacts LinkedIn

Types of existing relationship Charity (50)%Business (81)% We receive free or discounted materials from selected businesses. 39We donate materials to selected charities. 43 A Trustee / Director also works for a business. 33We have a charity of the year. 32 Our collection boxes are present in the business workplace. 17A member of staff is Trustee / Director for a charity. 31

What support would help to develop relationships? Charity (50)%Business (81)% Information on benefits to develop business case / understand benefits to the charity 64Specific information on a charity and a potential relationship 50 Case studies illustrating arrangements made and time/effort committed and outcomes for charities and businesses 63Case studies illustrating arrangements made and time/effort committed and outcomes for both parties 44

Perceptions Charity (50)% agreeBusiness (81)% agree Charities need to be careful of their public image when engaging with business. 81Working with a charity allows a business to give back to the community. 95 Working with business is NOT just for large charities. 72Supporting a charity is good for the business’ public image. 85 Working with a business can align with what we do as a charity. 70Working with charities is NOT just for large businesses. 81