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 relationshipCharity (50) % Business (81) %

We receive free or discounted materials from selected businesses.

39 We donate materials to selected charities.

43

A Trustee / Director also works for a business.

33 We have a charity of the year.

32

Our collection boxes are present in the business workplace.

17 A 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

64 Specific information on a charity and a potential relationship

50

Case studies illustrating arrangements made and time/effort committed and outcomes for charities and businesses

63 Case studies illustrating arrangements made and time/effort committed and outcomes for both parties

44

PerceptionsCharity (50) % agree Business (81) % agree

Charities need to be careful of their public image when engaging with business.

81 Working with a charity allows a business to give back to the community.

95

Working with business is NOT just for large charities.

72 Supporting a charity is good for the business’ public image.

85

Working with a business can align with what we do as a charity.

70 Working with charities is NOT just for large businesses.

81