Corporate Partnerships
We exist because our community supports us. Without that support, we could not continue our work.
By partnering with the RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch, your business becomes part of a local effort to protect animals and keep a vital service running.
If your business is interested in establishing a partnership with us, please email us to find out more.
RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire is an independent, locally run animal welfare charity, supporting animals across the area, including Chesterfield and its surrounding towns and villages, much of the Peak District and the Hope Valley.
Although we are affiliated to the national RSPCA, it is a common misconception that we are funded by them, which can prove challenging for us. We are dependent on public donations to keep our doors open and the day-to-day care of the animals that are rescued and brought to us is made possible through the support of local people and businesses.
We run an animal centre helping animals in need and in 2025 we have successfully adopted 375 animals into loving new homes. At any one time we have around 50 animals in our care.
It costs over £10,000 a week to keep our animal centre running. Food, heating, veterinary care, transport, staffing and maintenance are ongoing costs, and without consistent support, our ability to help animals is at risk. We spend between £50,000 and £60,000 a year on vet treatment alone.
Why local businesses are important to us
Local businesses are part of the same community we serve. Many employ people who live locally, care about animals and want to support causes that make a visible difference close to home.
We’re looking to build genuine partnerships that:
- Help keep our centre operational
- Give partner staff meaningful opportunities to get involved
- Strengthen connections
- Demonstrate real, local social responsibility
Every pound raised locally stays local.
What corporate support makes possible
Corporate partnerships allow us to:
- Help animals in urgent need of veterinary treatment.
- Provide ongoing care at our centre, rehabilitation and rehoming
- Maintain safe, warm and well-equipped facilities
- Plan ahead with greater confidence and stability
Just as importantly, a formal partnership allows businesses and their employees to see the impact of their support first-hand.
How businesses can work with us
We’ve developed a clear but flexible partnership structure to suit different organisations, budgets and levels of involvement. These are not rigid packages — they are starting points for conversation.
Animal Care Supporter
An accessible entry point for small and medium-sized local businesses.
What the partnership looks like in practice
- Opportunities for staff volunteering at selected events or activities
- Recognition on our website and social media
- Updates showing how your support is helping local animals
- Certificate of thanks for your workplace
This is often a first step towards a longer-term partnership.
Animal Welfare Partner
A strong option for businesses wanting ongoing involvement and clear community presence.
What the partnership looks like in practice
- Corporate volunteering opportunities for staff teams
- Sponsorship of a specific activity, event or piece of equipment
- Public recognition and thanks across our digital channels
- Opportunities for staff to visit the centre and meet our team
- Partnership certificate and use of our logo to highlight your support
This level works well for businesses wanting regular engagement without a large time commitment.
Animal Welfare Champion
Our flagship partnership for businesses wanting to make a significant, visible local impact.
What the partnership looks like in practice
- Priority corporate volunteering days for staff teams
- A tailored corporate away day, combining team-building with purpose
- Opportunity to sponsor a major appeal, project, event or piece of equipment
- Use of our space for meetings, training or team days twice a year (subject to availability)
- Promotion of your support across our website, social media and supporter communications
- A dedicated partnership contact and regular impact updates
- Recognition materials for your workplace
This level suits organisations looking for a deeper relationship, leadership engagement and long-term impact.
Why partner with us?
Partnering with us offers tangible benefits for your business while supporting a vital cause. Here’s how we can help:
Community
Achieve your social responsibility goals and support the community in which your business operates
Media
Create positive PR opportunities to enhance your business
Employee wellbeing
Help boost staff morale and team building for your employees
Brand
Increase social media engagement and awareness of your brand
Save tax
Donations are generally deductible from your business profits before tax
Reach
Connect with new audiences and networks
Our approach to partnerships
We believe the best partnerships are built on trust and openness.
We commit to:
- Being clear about how funds are used
- Sharing stories and updates from the centre
- Supporting staff engagement and internal communications
- Being flexible and responsive to what works for your organisation
This is about collaboration, not obligation.
What we’re hoping to achieve
Through corporate partnerships, we aim to:
- Create more sustainable funding for the centre
- Reduce reliance on unpredictable fundraising
- Strengthen links between businesses and the community
- Ensure vulnerable animals in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire will always have somewhere safe to go
More ways to get involved
Gift-in-kind support
Businesses can support the RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch by providing us with products or services for free.
