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Connect can help your company’s Corporate Social Responsibility objectives

Connect promotes the active involvement of local businesses to improve their CSR activities within the local community.

We are the only organisation helping businesses work together, unite with local charities and schools and benefit from the rewards of giving back to the local community.

Did you know that 97% of people would think more positively about a company that contributes to their community?

We hold regular networking events which includes a great mix of both charities and businesses (so it’s not just about CSR, you can also reap the benefits of meeting like-minded businesses!).

Our next event is Tuesday 9th September from 8.30am to 10.30am at The JobCentre, Hemel Hempstead.

To book your place click here.

We can also introduce your company to many socially responsible topics, including giving your unwanted office equipment and furniture to local charities, offering your technical experience, volunteering activities and team building opportunities, environmental advice and the employment of disabled or disadvantaged people.

We also run various projects that your staff could get involved in with the local secondary schools.

  • Giving a Gift
  • Giving Financial Donations
  • Volunteering
  • Employing a Disabled or Disadvantaged Person
  • Becoming a More Environmentally Friendly Company
  • Offering Technical Support
  • Dragons Apprentice Challenge
  • Employability days at local secondary schools
  • Generation Dacorum Schools Careers Fair

Benefits of being a member of Connect

Connect is a member organisation made up of like-minded local businesses and charities all committed to becoming more actively involved in their community.  As a Connect member you’ll enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits, including:

  • Stronger integration with the local community in which your business operates.
  • Access to a collaborative network of forward thinking, innovative partners who share your commitment to making a positive local impact.
  • Opportunities to build new business relationships through our networking events.
  • Featured advertising on our website including a dedicated business profile and web links.
  • Monthly updates and alerts about local events, initiatives and opportunities.
  • Priority access to unique community projects such as the Dragons Apprentice Challenge and Employability Days.
  • Discounted advertising rates on Radio Dacorum and via Shopmobility scooters.
  • Opportunities to offer gifts and pro bono advice to local charitable organisations.
  • Free publicity for your community involvement, boosting your brand’s reputation, public recognition and PR.

How to join

Becoming a Connect member is easy. Complete our online form to register your interest in joining.  We will then arrange a meeting to discuss how your business would like to be involved in the community and the membership package to suit you. We will guide you through the process and help you start making a positive impact in your community right away.

JOIN UP AND JOIN IN and be a CSR Friendly Company