When it comes to supporting charities, small businesses often find themselves in a tight spot. With limited resources and budget, the thought of donating to charities can seem like a daunting task. However, supporting small charities is not only beneficial for those who need their help, but it can also benefit local businesses in a variety of ways. Here are some reasons why local businesses should consider supporting small charities.
1. They Help Strengthen the Local Economy: Small charities often work to help local communities, whether it’s providing food, clothing and shelter to those in need or helping to create jobs and stimulate the economy. By donating to small charities, local businesses can help to strengthen their local economy, which can have a ripple effect of positive impacts.
2. It’s A Great Way to Show Community Support: Supporting small charities is a great way for local businesses to demonstrate their commitment to the community. Not only does this show that they care about their local area and the people who live there, but it also helps to build a positive reputation for the business. This can be great for advertising and can even lead to increased sales and customers.
3. It’s A Tax Deduction: Donating to small charities can also be beneficial for local businesses from a tax perspective. Donations to charities are tax deductible, which can help local businesses save money on their taxes. This makes donating to small charities a great way to make the most of their budget.
4. It Can Help Build Relationships: Supporting small charities can also help local businesses build relationships with other community members. By donating to a charity, local businesses are able to show that they care about the people in their community and that they are willing to help out when they can. This can help to build relationships between local business owners, charities and their community as a whole.
Helping your community can be daunting. You don’t know where to start, who to help, or how your donation is used. We’re here to change that.
We work with small charities every day and we need know they need more help, now more than ever. The cost of living crisis in biting hard on the heals of small charities who helped many survive during Covid.
That’s why we are offering to double all donations made to our cost-of-living crisis fund, funds raised will be given to local, small charities and community project here in Kirklees . For every pound donated we will double it. If you donate as an individual we can also claim gift aid which will add at least an extra 25p for every £1 you give.
A donation of £100 becomes worth £225 for a local community project supporting people with basics such as food, utilities, and advice, etc.
Contact Emma for more information Emma@one-communiy.org.uk