Become a business partner

Spark! partners with over 700 businesses a year, across London and beyond.  Working together we form strong, supportive and successful relationships between businesses and schools.

A great business has a talent pool of great people. Our close collaboration with local schools gives industry partners a range of opportunities to support young people: from mock interviews or speed networking, to running a workshop about your industry, and hosting work experience placements.

Spark! will work with you to open up exciting opportunities that inspire and enlighten young people, broadening their horizons to the possibilities the business world presents.

Each event in a school requires an average of 20 volunteers, and we would welcome your help!

If you would like to create bespoke projects to suit your business and employees, please talk to us about becoming a corporate partner. There are different levels of partnership, ranging from £1,000 to £50,000.

Our highly knowledgeable team combines their skills and experience with your industry expertise, to create challenging and interactive activities to inspire young people and motivate your staff.

There is a range of activities you can support as a volunteer with Spark! to help us change lives:

  • Hosting Industry Insight Days
  • Mock interviews and speed networking
  • Supervising work experience and internships
  • Providing CV advice
  • Becoming a mentor
  • Participating at career events

These are just some of the ways you can contribute — the list is not exhaustive.

With your support we can tailor young people’s learning experiences, skills and knowledge to suit work in your specific industry, that also meets your social responsibility needs, and engages your staff in local community volunteering.

If you or your company are interested in getting involved, to help us ensure that the next generation have the skills, experience and knowledge they need to safely transition into employment and meaningful careers, please complete this short form.

Alternatively contact rachelmcadam@sparkcharity.org.uk for more information.

Business benefits of our partnership programme and working with schools through Spark! include:

  • Motivate your staff while developing skills
  • Increase awareness of careers in your industry
  • Showcase best practice
  • Increase customer preference for your brand
  • Develop greater understanding of the local community and marketplace
  • Participate in networking opportunities
  • Reduce costs and deliver efficiently through specialist school engagement
  • Support your Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability programme
  • Build your talent pipeline and diversify your future workforce

All business partners are invited to join us at our annual Spark! Awards to celebrate success and meet other partners.