Partnering with Purpose: a new chapter in how we partner with businesses

On Wednesday 29 April, we brought together over 70 business representatives for an evening of networking and inspiring talks to launch our new partnerships programme.

The event, 'Partnering with Purpose’, was held at The Yard Coffee at Pivotal House, where we welcomed a mix of existing supporters and new business connections from across the region. It marked the introduction of our refreshed partnerships offer, including our Supporter Network, aimed at helping organisations combine meaningful social impact with their CSR and ESG ambitions.

Broadcaster Jake Humphrey, best known for his work across Premier League football, Formula One and The High Performance Podcast, delivered a talk on why social value is business critical, drawing on his experience to explore the role businesses can play in creating positive change.

Jake said: "I’m a firm believer in the power of charity, and I’ve seen first‑hand how ambitious Break is for the young people it supports. They're brilliant at tailoring partnerships with businesses like yours in line with what you can offer and want to achieve, resulting in real, meaningful impact. You really can help change lives.”

The evening also featured speakers from Break and our partners, beginning with a welcome from Dan Crouch, Director of Income Generation, who outlined our vision for building long‑term, values‑led relationships with businesses.

Our partnerships programme is designed to ‘walk alongside’ businesses just as we walk alongside our young people, offering tailored opportunities ranging from fundraising and volunteering to flagship events, mentoring and sponsorship.

Peter Marron, Senior Partnerships and Projects Manager, shared the two main routes for involvement: becoming a Charity Partner through an agreed fundraising commitment, or joining the Supporter Network, a flexible, low‑resource way for businesses to support Break’s work while connecting with other local organisations.

Guests also heard from Tracie Nemeth of Aviva, who spoke about the role of values in building confident, resilient organisations, and Tait Pollack, who welcomed attendees to Pivotal House. The event was sponsored by Pivotal, with guests enjoying mini branded cakes from our newest corporate partner, Sponge Cakes.

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