Why choose us as your charity of the year for 2025?

Discover why Leeds Children's Charity at Lineham Farm should be your business's charity of the year. Learn how your support changes children’s lives.

22nd October 2024

As businesses in Leeds think about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives for the coming year, partnering with a local charity brings many unique benefits. Here’s why choosing Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm as your business’s charity of the year could be one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll make.

A tangible local impact

When you support Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm, you’re not donating to a faceless organisation – you’re directly positively impacting the lives of children in your local community. We operate at Lineham Farm, providing respite and learning experiences for children facing poverty, abuse or other challenging circumstances, in addition to school residential breaks. Over our 100-year history, we’ve helped tens of thousands of children, creating a safe environment where they can experience joy, growth and learning.

The impact of your support is clear:

  • 98.8% of schools that attended Lineham Farm left 5-star positive feedback across 11 different markers.
  • 94% of young people who attended our centre said they overcame fears and challenges.
  • 100% of children achieved new goals and experiences during their time at Lineham Farm.

Read our Impact Report for 2024

By choosing us as your charity of the year for 2025, you can visit Lineham Farm and see the difference your support makes first-hand. This is not only motivating for your team but impressive to your stakeholders.

Boost team morale

Supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm offers great opportunities for team building and employee engagement. From joining in fun runs to organising office fundraisers, your team can work together towards a common goal that helps create real change.

We also offer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days, so your team can step away from their desks and make a hands-on difference. These days not only contribute to our work but also help improve your team dynamics and boost morale. Helping with maintenance at Lineham Farm is a rewarding activity that creates shared experiences and can help strengthen relationships within the workplace.

Support a worthy cause

We focus on creating positive experiences for children who face significant challenges in their daily lives. By supporting our cause, you’re sending a strong message about your company’s values and commitment to social responsibility.

Nominating Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm as your charity of the year means you’re investing in the future of Leeds by helping to provide disadvantaged children with positive, enriching experiences.

Plenty of ways to get involved

We offer a variety of ways for businesses to get involved, so you can tailor your support to your company’s size, resources and preferences. Some options include:

  1. Payroll giving: Implement a simple scheme where employees can donate a small amount from their salary each month.
  2. Fundraising events: Organise fun fundraising engagements, bake sales or participate in local charity walks, runs or other challenge events!
  3. CSR Days: Engage your team in hands-on volunteering at Lineham Farm.
  4. Sponsorship: Support specific programmes or events run by our charity.
  5. Skills-based volunteering: Offer your company’s professional skills to help with our operations or development.

This means that businesses of all sizes can find meaningful ways to contribute to our charity partnerships.

Read more about how businesses can help

Year-round engagement opportunities

Choosing us as your charity of the year provides lots of opportunities for engagement throughout the calendar. From summer outdoor activities to festive winter events, there’s always something happening. For example, we have some special Christmas events coming up soon, including:

  • Christmas Giving Event at Lineham Farm
  • Winter Wreath Workshop
  • Festive Raffle

In the warmer months, we have everything from treasure hunts and charity walks to beer festivals! These seasonal activities can inject fun and purpose into your company’s calendar, giving employees something to look forward to beyond their regular work.

See our events

Expand your local network

Supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm can also expand your local business network. Through our events and collaborations, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other local businesses that share your commitment to social responsibility. This can lead to valuable partnerships and relationships within the local business community.

How to nominate a charity of the year

Nominating Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm as your company’s charity of the year is a straightforward process. It’s a brilliant way to get your whole team working together to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Leeds.

When considering how to nominate a charity of the year, keep in mind that we offer partnership options to suit businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a small local enterprise or a large corporation, we can tailor our collaboration to meet your goals.

To start the process or get more information about our charity partnerships, simply reach out to us directly through our website contact form.

A partnership with purpose

Choosing Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm as your children’s charity of the year for 2025 means you can make a significant impact in your local community while also benefiting your business. This partnership goes beyond just charitable giving – it can boost employee morale, strengthen your company culture and shine a positive light on your business in the community.

By supporting us, you’re actively participating in brightening the lives of children who need it most, right here in Leeds. It’s a partnership that embodies the spirit of local businesses giving back to their community.

Ready to make a difference? Get in touch today to discuss how you can nominate us as your charity of the year and start your journey towards making a lasting impact on the lives of children in Leeds.