Corporate partnerships

The Lily Foundation is built on strong partnerships, and as a fast-growing charity we’re always open to new collaborations. Since 2007, we’ve connected with nearly 100 private sector partners who share our vision of creating a brighter future for everyone affected by mitochondrial disease.

Every partnership we have is unique, but whatever size your company is, there are lots of ways you can get involved. Join us to help transform lives whilst achieving your corporate social responsibility goals.

Why partner with us?

Your company’s support can help improve the lives of mitochondrial disease patients and their families all over the UK, as well as funding pioneering research and helping to raise awareness of this rare inherited condition. The PR we receive from our corporate partnerships also helps to raise our profile as a viable charity partner.

But it’s not a one-way street – our partnerships are built on mutual benefits, like increasing your company profile and staff morale, opening up new networks and offering lots of fundraising and volunteering opportunities to your staff. Here are just some of the ways you could get involved.

Nominate us as your Charity of the Year

Our passionate Fundraising Team will work with you to help develop a Charity of the Year partnership programme that meets your company’s objectives whilst making a difference to families now and in the future. We provide:

• Ongoing support and creative ideas for fundraising to engage your customers and colleagues.
• Promotion of your company and acknowledgement of our partnership via our website and social media.
• Opportunities for staff involvement, including talks to your team about the work we do.

Sponsor one of our charity events

Showcase your brand by sponsoring one of our high-profile fundraisers or family events. Opportunities include:

• Event sponsorship: Promote your business whilst supporting a great cause.
• Equipment or activity sponsorship: Contribute to specific event needs.

Our annual events calendar features activities such as the Lily Comedy Night, Charity Ball and sporting challenges like the London Marathon.

Volunteer with us

Get your team involved by volunteering at events such as:

• Cheer squads at marathons.
• Support roles at our Family Support Weekend.

These activities help to build team spirit and provide a first-hand connection to our cause.

Attend a Lily event

Our Lily Comedy Night takes place every February at the Comedy Store in London, and we host a Charity Ball in March, also in the capital. We run a couple of golf days during the year (all abilities welcome!), and a Fight Night at The Clapham Grand, where we look for willing fighters as well as supporters!

Fundraise for us

Encourage your employees to participate in fundraising activities, either individually or as a team. Options include:

• National sporting events: We have guaranteed places at a number of national events including the iconic London Marathon and Great North Run.
• Unique challenges: Swim, cycle, walk, bungee jump or even sky dive for The Lily Foundation.

By joining these events, your staff can boost their mental and physical health whilst supporting a meaningful cause. By signing up to our newsletters, colleagues can keep up to date with everything we have taking place.

Make a corporate donation

Your generosity can help sustain our vital support services for mitochondrial disease patients and expand our research efforts. Options include:

• Monetary donations: One-off gifts or long-term commitments.
• In-kind gifts: Raffle prizes, unique auction items or goody bags.

Sign up to Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving is one of the most cost-effective ways to donate The Lily Foundation. It’s simple to join and tax-free, meaning that if someone makes a donation of £10, only £8 will come out of their salary and the taxman pays the difference.

Donate your services

You don’t need to donate money to help our cause – your services could play a vital role too. Examples include:

• Catering services to donate refreshments to our events.
• Photography services to showcase our work and our fabulous supporters and researchers.

Spread the word

And finally, simply by telling other people about mitochondrial disease, and the work of The Lily Foundation, you can help us to put mito on the map. Sharing costs nothing but could help bring us a step closer to a cure.

Contact us

Ready to make an impact? Email [email protected] and let’s discuss how we can work together.

Together, we can create partnerships that change lives.