Companies

We believe peace is possible, but we need your help to achieve it. Together we can make a difference.

Through a partnership with International Alert your company will not only help thousands of people rebuild lives destroyed by fighting; you will be partnering with a responsible and respected organisation.

Why support International Alert

You will be supporting a vital and growing charity, where your help will have a significant impact.

• We can offer simple employee focused schemes, such as Payroll Giving, that are straightforward for you to set up and demonstrate your company’s commitment to social responsibility.
• Involving your employees in charity work can help with team-building while fundraising events can motivate and unite your workforce behind a common goal.
• It shows your commitment to helping those who need it the most.
• You get an enhanced corporate image and positive publicity in the UK and in countries where we work around the world.
• You will get clear and personalised reports about the measurable impacts of our projects.
• Our staff are highly motivated and highly motivational – we can come and talk to your company about what we do and how your support makes a difference.

We are the UK’s leading peacebuilding organisation helping millions of people affected by violent conflict to lead a peaceful existence. Building peace is a vital investment in the future – an investment we want you to be a part of.

Corporate support organisational statement (PDF)

For more information and to discuss the different ways we can work together please call us on 020 7627 6800 or email us.

Payroll giving

Payroll Giving is the most tax efficient way to help build peace; it allows you to give straight from your wages before you are taxed. So if you pay tax at the basic rate, a £10 donation only costs you £8.

If you’re in the higher tax bracket (40%) it will only cost you £6 to donate £10. So the charity gets more and it costs you less. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, payroll giving is the only way that we can automatically receive all the tax on your donation.

Payroll giving shows that your organisation cares about the causes close to its employees.
From boosting employee morale and raising your organisation's profile, to enhancing community involvement programmes, payroll giving is good for business. To show their commitment to the scheme, many companies also offer matched giving, effectively doubling or tripling employees' gifts, providing further incentives for staff to take part.

If you’d like to support peace through payroll giving, ask your HR or payroll department if there’s a scheme at your workplace. If so, you can set up your donations through them.

If your employer does not offer this scheme, suggest that they introduce one - it is easy and inexpensive to run. We can help set it up! Email fundraising or call 020 7627 6800

Business and Peace Fund

Alert’s Business and Peace Fund supports our work to promote best business practice in conflict-prone areas. Independent donations to the Fund allow Alert to work with companies without having direct financial relationships and thereby without compromising impartiality.

Contact us to find out how your business can get involved.

Fundraising at work

Fundraising at work is a great way to boost your company’s reputation and it also provides a great opportunity for colleagues to get to know each other better and have fun.

There are many fun ways to raise money for our peacebuilding work. We've compiled a list of some top fundraising activities for you and your colleagues, or you can come up with your own ideas.

Why not head on over to our A-Z fundraising guide for tips and ideas.

Don't forget to ask your company to match the total that you raise.

Gifts in kind

Companies and individuals can make an invaluable contribution to International Alert by donating their products and services, equipment or facilities.

Could your organisation provide us with conference/meeting venues, office equipment, goody bags at events, promotional or raffle prizes or staff training opportunities?

Giving Shares

By saving International Alert’s resources, more of the money we raise can go directly to our projects
Making a donation of Company shares is a tax effective way for you to make a significant donation. This type of giving is not only simple, it is a great way to enhance corporate social responsibility

Charity of the Year

A great way to support us is adopting International Alert as your Charity of the Year. By taking part in fun and exciting events and initiatives, your staff will help raise vital funds throughout the year as well as providing important outreach and visibility for both International Alert and the whole peacebuilding sector.

We can help you create an exciting and mutually beneficial partnership.

For more information and to discuss the different ways we can work together please call us on 020 7627 6800 or email us.