Corporate Partners
We are proud to have been working with Lewisham food bank for the past 10 years, it has been an education to see first-hand the essential work that the team undertakes and to understand more about food poverty in the UK. Our team has been involved in food collections, volunteering and fundraising and it has been wonderful to build closer links with the wider community. CNA Hardy
Delivering measurable social impact through strategic partnership
At Lewisham Foodbank, we work with corporate partners who want to deliver meaningful, measurable impact within their local community. Our partnerships are designed to align with your CSR, ESG and employee engagement objectives, while addressing a critical and growing need across the London Borough of Lewisham.
We offer structured, credible partnership opportunities that move beyond ad‑hoc giving and create sustained social value for both our beneficiaries and our partners.
The social challenge
Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Lewisham, affecting working families, older people, and individuals facing short‑term crisis. As a frontline organisation with deep local knowledge, Lewisham Foodbank is well positioned to respond efficiently and responsibly.
Corporate partnerships enable us to scale our response, improve service quality, and invest in longer‑term solutions — while giving businesses a trusted route to deliver tangible community impact.
Value to your organisation
A partnership with Lewisham Foodbank provides clear, outcome‑focused benefits to your business.
1. Demonstrable social impact
Your support directly contributes to the provision of emergency food and practical support for people in crisis. This allows you to evidence how your organisation is contributing to positive social outcomes at a local level.
2. CSR and ESG alignment
Our work aligns strongly with the ‘Social’ pillar of ESG, including:
- Tackling inequality and poverty
- Community resilience and wellbeing
- Ethical and responsible business engagement
3. Employee engagement and retention
Structured volunteering and fundraising opportunities provide employees with:
- Purpose‑driven engagement
- Team development opportunities
- A clear connection between their contribution and real‑world outcomes
Local, practical action is consistently shown to improve employee satisfaction and organisational pride.
4. Reputational value and stakeholder confidence
Partnering with a well‑established, community‑based charity demonstrates authentic commitment to social responsibility. Where appropriate, partnerships can include:
- Public acknowledgement
- Joint storytelling and case studies
- Participation in agreed campaigns or initiatives
All recognition is handled professionally and in line with your brand guidelines.
Partnership opportunities
We offer flexible partnership models that can be tailored to your organisation’s objectives, scale, and sector.
Corporate volunteering
- Team volunteering days supporting warehouse and distribution operations
- Skills‑based volunteering (e.g. IT, finance, HR, marketing)
- Ongoing or one‑off engagement options eg our biannual food drive at Lewisham & Elmers End Tesco stores (end of June & end of November each year)
Financial partnership
- Strategic donations
- Regular funding commitments
- Sponsorship of specific programmes or high‑demand periods
Predictable funding enables us to plan, scale and deliver services more effectively.
In‑kind support
- Food surplus redistribution
- Employee donation drives
- Provision of essential non‑food items
We provide clear guidance to ensure donations are targeted, appropriate and impactful.
Fundraising and matched giving
- Employee‑led fundraising initiatives
- Payroll giving schemes
- Matched funding programmes
A strategic, long‑term approach
We view corporate engagement as a partnership, not a transaction. We work collaboratively to:
- Understand your organisational priorities
- Design engagement that delivers value on both sides
- Provide transparent reporting and feedback
- Build relationships that can develop over time
Next steps
If your organisation is looking for a credible, locally focused partnership that delivers measurable social impact, we would welcome the opportunity to talk.
Contact us to discuss how a partnership with Lewisham Foodbank can support your business objectives while making a tangible difference in our community.
