For business

Corporate school partnerships that create visible local impact.

Partner with schools where you trade, support children’s enrichment and turn corporate social responsibility into an accountable, long-term community relationship.

Why businesses join the BEA

Local CSR

Direct investment into schools and communities connected to your workforce and customers.

Social value evidence

Document activity, outcomes and contributions for bids, reports and stakeholder communications.

Employer engagement

Create meaningful opportunities for staff involvement, mentoring, talks and events.

Ways to support education

School sponsorship

Provide regular funding for trips, residentials and enrichment.

Skills and careers

Share workplace insight, career pathways and practical expertise.

Events and community

Join fairs, networking events and school-community activities.

Resources and volunteering

Contribute time, equipment, professional support or specialist knowledge.

Business partnership FAQs

What does a business receive from membership?

Benefits depend on the selected partnership package and can include local visibility, events, impact reporting and structured engagement with sponsored schools.

Can a business sponsor more than one school?

Yes. Partnership options can support one or more schools.

Can the partnership support CSR and social value reporting?

Yes. The BEA model is designed to create measurable community impact that can support CSR and social value evidence.

How are schools matched?

The BEA considers locality, shared goals, capacity and suitability before making an introduction.