At Four Square, we’re dedicated to supporting people in Edinburgh who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We believe in tackling the root causes, offering long-term support through our four specialist residential units, including a women’s refuge and young person’s accommodation, and community-based services.
We’re ambitious for those we serve, and we know many Edinburgh businesses share our desire to make a real difference. Partnering with a charity like Four Square isn’t just good for the community; it boosts team morale and contributes to a sense of purpose at work.
Many local organisations ask how they can help, and while we offer Corporate Volunteering Days, there are plenty of impactful ways to support our mission right from your office. This guide offers some great ideas to get you started!
Make Us Your Charity of the Year!
After reading these suggestions, consider nominating Four Square as your Charity of the Year. We can visit your office, share more about our charity’s work, and stay in contact as you plan fundraising activities throughout the year. Get in touch to chat at fundraising@foursquare.org.uk
5 Easy ways your business can support Four Square from your workplace:
1. Product Partnership: Create a limited-edition product or service and donate a percentage of the sales to Four Square. We’ll happily promote this partnership on our social media channels. It’s a win-win!
2. Flyering: Could your team spend a day delivering leaflets to advertise our services? This helps us collect furniture and homeware donations for our reuse store, which directly benefits those we support.
3. Fundraising Events: Organise a fun social event like a pub quiz or race night with raffle prizes. These events are a great way to bring your team together and raise significant funds. For example, Thorntons Solicitors held a pub quiz that raised a fantastic £3.5k for us!
4. Staff Donation Collection Days: This is perfect for larger companies. Ask your staff to bring in donations of much-needed items like winter coats, quality bedding, bric-a-brac, homeware, or even unwanted Christmas gifts. You can then drop them to one of our donation centres.
5. Easyfundraising: This is one of the simplest ways to support us. Have your whole team sign up to easyfundraising and encourage your employees to use it, especially during peak shopping times like Christmas. It can be an effortless way to raise hundreds of pounds!
Supporting a local charity like Four Square is a fantastic way for your business to give back to the community, boost team spirit, and make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable people in Edinburgh. Whether you choose a product partnership, a fun fundraising event, or a simple donation collection, your efforts will help us continue our vital work. We’re excited to partner with you!
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