Partner with WAVE Berwick

Creating Opportunities for Excluded Young People in North Northumberland

 

Why Our Work Matters to Businesses

The Northeast has some of the highest school exclusion rates in England. Excluded young people are more likely to experience poor mental health, social isolation, and limited employment prospects.

By partnering with WAVE Berwick, your business can:

  • Support early intervention for vulnerable young people

  • Strengthen local communities where your staff and customers live

  • Demonstrate meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • Create employee engagement opportunities with real impact

What Your Support Enables

With corporate donations or sponsorship, WAVE Berwick can:

  • Fund more grassroots organisations

  • Reach more excluded and home‑educated young people

  • Strengthen local support networks

  • Respond quickly to emerging needs

  • Build long‑term community resilience

Ways Your Business Can Get Involved

We welcome:

  • Corporate donations (with tax benefits)

  • Sponsorship of programmes or initiatives

  • Match funding employee fundraising

  • Payroll Giving schemes

  • Skills‑based volunteering (e.g. IT, HR, finance, marketing)

  • In‑kind support (equipment, services, space)

What We Offer in Return

We provide appropriate recognition and engagement opportunities, including:

  • Logo placement on our website

  • Social media acknowledgements

  • Impact reports and case studies

  • Positive association with a trusted local cause

Together, we can ensure every young person belongs, and every business can make a difference