Connect Dacorum
Reasons to get involved
Connect Dacorum is a partnership between the business, public and voluntary sectors that actively participates in creating a better quality of life for all in the Dacorum and surrounding area. If you are from a local charity, why should you be involved with Connect Dacorum?
We offer:
- Free membership for charities and good causes who are already members of Community Action Dacorum
- Fulfil some of your charity’s needs
- Invitations to five networking events per year, plus a special Christmas event and get in front of local businesses but also connect with other local charities
- An opportunity to receive gifts and services from local businesses
- Free publicity of community involvement, giving people positive PR, enhanced reputation and customer recognition
- Advertising on our website including a profile and web links
- Use of Connect Dacorum logo
- Opportunity to take part in special projects such as Dragons Apprentice Challenge and Employability Days
- Receive personalised advice, guidance and information from the Connect Dacorum Manager
- Reduced rate for advertising on Radio Dacorum
- Reduced rate for advertising on a Shopmobility scooter
Here’s what some of our charity members say about us:
“As a local charity being part of Connect Dacorum has increased our awareness of and brought us closer to the local community. Having the opportunity to meet so many supportive businesses at the well organised networking events has helped us to build new relationships, providing fundraising opportunities and valuable business advice that we otherwise would not have been able to benefit from.”
Karen Gosen, Trustee & Volunteer, Gaddesden Place RDA
“Druglink believes Connect Dacorum is the ideal forum for any business looking to contribute and be involved in the voluntary sector in Dacorum. As a member, Druglink has been involved in a number of different activities such as the Dragons Apprentice scheme and delivering awareness sessions to staff teams which has enabled us to build strong partnerships in Dacorum, something that would have been difficult without the help of the Connect Dacorum team. We would recommend membership to any business or organisation looking to create and expand their connections with a sector that needs your support!”
Sarah Clark, Joint CEO, Druglink
“The Box Moor Trust is a 400-year-old charity that protects precious local greenspace, provides outdoor environmental education for thousands of children and pays grants that contribute to the wellbeing of Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon residents. We value our membership of Connect Dacorum because of the opportunities to network with potential partners and to understand how the needs of our beneficiaries are changing.”
David Kirk, Chairman, Box Moor Trust