The Challenge
In April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for charities and businesses. For Parkinson’s UK, it brought uncertainty about the future of their corporate partnerships. Their Commercial Partnerships team were unsure how to engage existing partners and prospects, because communication had gone quiet across the board. The global crisis had knocked their confidence and left them unsure about how to respond to this change in market conditions. Without a clear strategy, they risked losing momentum with both prospects and existing relationships.
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The RESULT
The team secured a major new partnership
Remarkable Partnerships helped us find the clarity and confidence we needed when everything felt uncertain. Their support re-energised our team, strengthened relationships, and helped us secure a major new partnership. They played a vital role in making this impact possible.
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In early 2021, SolarAid’s corporate partnerships portfolio was unbalanced. One major partner dominated in size and contribution and its significant support was coming to an end in 2023, while a large number of smaller partners were time-intensive to manage and delivered low returns. Critically, the portfolio lacked mid-level, long-term corporate supporters. The team had limited time for strategic new business development, and the existing pipeline lacked focus and momentum. Corporate partnerships were not seen as a strategic priority, and income had plateaued as a result.
In early 2021, SolarAid’s corporate partnerships portfolio was unbalanced. One major partner dominated in size and contribution and its significant support was coming to an end in 2023, while a large number of smaller partners were time-intensive to manage and delivered low returns.
Remarkable Partnerships helped SolarAid refocus its business strategy, launch a bold purpose-driven campaign, and build stronger mid-level and in-kind partnerships. This strategic shift transformed their approach from short-term transactions to long-term collaborations, ultimately leading to renewed growth and a landmark £1 million partnership in 2025.
Research from Age Concern in 2005 revealed that 44% of people over 50 in the UK did not have Internet access. Further research from OFCOM found that older people, particularly those in lower income brackets, felt alienated from the digital economy.
Research from Age Concern in 2005 revealed that 44% of people over 50 in the UK did not have Internet access. Further research from OFCOM found that older people, particularly those in lower income brackets, felt alienated from the digital economy.
By combining strong corporate partnerships with a clear social mission, Silver Surfer Week empowered thousands of older people to get online and created lasting digital inclusion opportunities.
In 1998 Ken Deeks, Managing Director of Arrow PR (now Director at The Amber Group), approached Action for Children with the idea of uniting the IT industry to help prevent youth homelessness. He was inspired to contact the charity when he saw their ‘House our Youth 2000’ campaign poster and, being from the IT industry, he assumed it was something to do with preventing the millennium bug. But he soon realised it was for something far more important!
In 1998 Ken Deeks, Managing Director of Arrow PR (now Director at The Amber Group), approached Action for Children with the idea of uniting the IT industry to help prevent youth homelessness. He was inspired to contact the charity when he saw their ‘House our Youth 2000’ campaign poster and, being from the IT industry, he assumed it was something to do with preventing the millennium bug. But he soon realised it was for something far more important!
By acting quickly, fostering collaboration, and engaging key supporters, Jonathan transformed one creative idea into a long-lasting, multimillion-pound national fundraising event.
