Friends of Education
Introducing the Friends of Education project by the Business Education Alliance - a transformative initiative enabling local businesses to sponsor local schools, breaking down financial barriers for children to access extra-curricular opportunities.
Join us to shape a brighter future together. Learn more about our the programme and its aims below.
project aims
enable
Secure sponsorships from local businesses to enable all children to access exciting extra-curricular opportunities. We are believe the educational journey should not be determined by you derivational status.
Engage
Foster active community participation by encouraging businesses to engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives benefiting local schools and their students.
Enhance
Create a lasting positive impact on children's lives by levelling the playing field and enhancing the educational journey for all children.
project outline
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Both businesses and schools apply to be part of the Friends of Education project.
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Our team of volunteers carry our due diligence on both the business and school. We want to make sure we are partnering with the right businesses and the finances donated to the school will be used for activities that meet our criteria. Similarly
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A contract will be issued to both the business and school by The BEA setting out the agreed level of sponsorship, the duration and the expectations of both parties.
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Only when signed by both parties will The BEA introduce the business to the school.
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The BEA will provide on going monitoring and evaluation support, ensuring that the business receive an annual impact report of their sponsorship which will help to reaffirm the CSR impact that they can share with their customers and stakeholders.
sponsorship
options
We have three main options below that cater for all sized businesses providing our entire business community the opportunity to support our mission and enhance the educational journey of schools locally. However, if you are in a position to support further, we are able to offer a combination of packages to extend the offer to multiple schools.
£660 per year / £55 per month
£45 per month will be donated to one school.
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Sponsorship of 1 school.
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Invite to 4 networking events per year.
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Business logo and link on one school website page.
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Business logo on BEA website.
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Framed Certificate of Appreciation from the BEA.
All three options come with a meet and greet opportunity with the school Headteacher and/or business manager as well as an annual impact report.