Corporate Support

FYA can help your business fulfil your community engagement ambition. Our team will tailor a partnership that delivers results for both of us.

Through working with Fitzrovia Youth in Action, you are supporting a successful local charity which has strong local links and a proven track record of creating positive change with young people and within the wider community.

FYA can help your business in a number of ways and fulfil your community engagement ambition. Our team will tailor a partnership that delivers results for both of us.

How your business can benefit

How you can support us

Fundraising: Provide monetary support for our work, either as a donation, work place giving (via payroll) or through fundraising initiatives, such as events or challenges, on our behalf. We can support you in all these areas.

Sponsorship, contribution or partnership: Your company could sponsor an event, activity, film or specific experience. Learn more about our community events and other projects here. Sponsoring is a great way to enhance your business’s local reputation.

Rewarding young people: You might like to contribute to a post event celebration for the young volunteers who have completed one of our programs or towards them receiving AQA Unit Award scheme accreditations for their work.

Warren Sports Pitch: Support FYA by using our Sports Pitch or enter one of our leagues that run during lunchtimes or in the evenings. All the money raised from our pitch bookings and leagues are directly used to support local young people to create positive changes in their community and in their lives

Support our projects by providing goods or services on a pro bono basis. Any support or expertise in your field of work would be appreciated. Some examples include:

Support us with our HR needs

Provide us with legal support

Join our board of trustees

Provide us with resources such as IT and media equipment and use of facilities.

Contribute items such as prizes for raffles and competitions or rewards to our young volunteers.

Support key integral elements of our events such as involving your catering department, reprographic printing facilities for items like programmes

Volunteer at Our Events: Support young people by supervising activities, acting as stewards, or joining the Clean-up Crew. We organise various events, including community festivals and youth action showcases.

Volunteer in Our Programmes:

Football Coach: Coach football sessions on evenings and weekends. Training is provided to become a qualified coach.
Partner with Us: Collaborate with us on projects like peer education or leadership programmes.

Support Our Employability Programmes:

Provide Work Experience: Offer work placements to help young people develop employability skills and confidence.
Deliver Workshops: Help deliver workshops in areas of expertise, supporting employability.

Contribute to Media Projects: Help young people tell their stories by volunteering in filmmaking, photography, graphic design, web design, and more within our peer education programme.

Note: A small donation may be required for certain opportunities.

For more information, contact our Partnerships Manager at 02073887399 or email Raja.Miah@fya.org.uk.

Derwent London

Derwent London have contributed to our organisation over many years. Through their financial support, we were able to transform our sports pitch into a 4G astroturf play area, creating a safer and more engaging environment for young people to play on and compete. We were able to create our new Warren Centre indoor activity space right alongside the pitch thanks to Derwent London who gifted us the use of the premises on a long term peppercorn rental lease, with the support of Origin Housing. Over the years, through their Community Fund, Derwent London have funded numerous activity programmes taking place around the Warren pitch and, more recently, inside the Warren Centre.

In addition to this, Derwent has also provided in-kind support to help create a dedicated wellbeing room at our office, offering a peaceful space for staff and volunteers to recharge and focus on their mental health.

Derwent’s support is making a lasting impact, not only on our programmes but also on the wellbeing of our team and community. Thank you, Derwent, for your generosity and commitment to enhancing both our facilities and the overall experience for everyone involved!

MACE

Mace have supported FYA in a number of ways over the years. Not only did Mace provide essential financial support which allowed us to stage our annual Warren Cup sports tournament, but their staff team also volunteered their time on the day, engaging directly with the young people and helping to facilitate a memorable day of learning and fun. The event featured a peer education component through our cinema tent, allowing players to learn from each other while developing leadership and teamwork skills. Mace also involved their staff in fundraising and through a fundraising BBQ were able to present FYA with a generous donation towards our work.

In addition, the Mace Dragados HS2 partnership actively support our Community Champions programme. They have funded our Young Place Makers project, supporting young people to design and build a local play area, working alongside their staff volunteers. Mace Dragados have also supported a number of litter picking campaigns we organised in the Regents Park Estate.

Mace’s dedication to giving back to the community made a significant impact, promoting both athletic and personal growth for all participants. We are grateful for this meaningful partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to uplift our communities and inspire our future leaders.

GMS Estates

We have enjoyed a close relationship for many years with GMS Estates, a family-owned property company with a large portfolio in the Fitzrovia /central London area.

As part of its CSR programme, GMS provides a generous annual donation to FYA each year, which has been instrumental in sustaining our youth charity. GMS directly supports our core costs, allowing us to continue delivering vital programs to young people. Their donation helps us fill funding gaps, ensuring that we can provide essential resources and opportunities to those who need them most.

Thanks to GMS, we can keep empowering the next generation and creating positive, lasting change in our community. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our mission!

Hasbro

For several years, Hasbro has been a key partner in supporting our youth charity, helping us create lasting positive change. As well as financial contributions directly from Hasbro, they have actively engaged their staff team in fundraising and volunteering at our events. Hasbro has also provided in-kind donations, such as gifts for our Christmas book giveaways and prizes for festive stalls, bringing joy to the young people we serve.

Additionally, Hasbro has offered access to their skilled staff through their online network, providing invaluable skills support and development opportunities. This comprehensive partnership has helped us enhance our programmes and continue empowering young people in our community.

Street Planting Programme

If you pass through Warren Street, or visit the play area in Whitfield Street, you may well have noticed the impact of the plants and flowers on the area. Since the year 2000, FYA has been organising a street planting programme, planting up dozens of containers fitted to the railings outside residents’ homes in Warren Street and Whitfield Street, as well as spruce up the flower beds in the Warren Play Area. We also organise regular litter picking in the Warren play area, which helps ensure the playground is one of the best looked after open spaces in the area, and regularly water the planters in the summer months. Each year, we organise a community street planting day and where young people, together with local residents and businesses, plant flowers and tidy up the planting. This work is made possible through the financial support of our corporate partners, and the hard work of corporate volunteers who support us on the day. Please watch the video for some testimonials from some of our corporate supporters!

Employee Development

Employee development through corporate volunteering enhances skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. By engaging in community service, employees gain new experiences, broaden their perspectives, and build stronger relationships with colleagues. This hands-on approach fosters personal growth, boosts morale, and can increase job satisfaction while also positively impacting the community. Volunteering helps employees apply their talents in different settings, contributing to their professional and personal development.

Team Building & Youth Expertise

Corporate volunteering with a focus on team building and youth expertise allows employees to work together on impactful community projects, enhancing collaboration and communication skills. Engaging with youth-led initiatives also offers employees a chance to mentor, share knowledge, and learn from young people's innovative perspectives, fostering mutual growth and community engagement. This experience builds a stronger, more cohesive team while positively impacting the community. By engaging in community service, employees gain new experiences, broaden their perspectives, and build stronger relationships with colleagues. This hands-on approach fosters personal growth, boosts morale, and can increase job satisfaction while also positively impacting the community. Volunteering helps employees apply their talents in different settings, contributing to their professional and personal development.

CSR Fulfillment

Corporate volunteering is a key aspect of fulfilling a company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals. By encouraging employees to volunteer their time and skills for community projects, companies not only support local causes but also foster a positive company culture, enhance employee engagement, and build a stronger reputation. This approach allows businesses to give back to the community, demonstrating their commitment to social and environmental responsibility while creating meaningful, impactful experiences for their workforce.

Partnership Recognition

Corporate volunteering highlights a company’s commitment to community engagement and social responsibility. By encouraging employees to volunteer, the company strengthens its brand reputation, enhances employee morale, and builds meaningful relationships with local organizations. This partnership not only positively impacts the community but also showcases the company's dedication to making a difference, reinforcing its role as a socially conscious leader.

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