National homelessness charity Emmaus has announced a corporate partnership with leading consumer delivery company, Hermes UK.
As part of the partnership, Hermes will aim to raise a minimum of £100k for the charity through fundraising activities with clients and employees. The funds raised by Hermes will be used across the UK to expand the services the charity is able to offer.
Unlike many homelessness charities, Emmaus said it provides a home for as long as it is needed, along with the stability and self-esteem that comes from having meaningful work to do every day. With support from Hermes, Emmaus hopes to increase the number of people they can support in the UK and improve training and development opportunities that companions can access.
Aside from fundraising, the business is exploring other ways to support the charity, including providing work experience and work placements, running technology and interview training workshops and donating items for companions.
Simon Grange, CEO at Emmaus, said: “The issue of homelessness was already extremely challenging before Covid-19 and we can only see this situation getting worse as more and more people face an uncertain future. The virus and lockdown have presented many challenges for us, not only affecting our income from our shops and social enterprises, but also taking away the meaningful work that is such an important part of supporting our companions. This partnership comes at a great time as we work to overcome the challenges presented by the virus.”
Martijn de Lange, CEO at Hermes UK, said: “We’re pleased to be able to support this crucial cause by giving people the tools to help them succeed, both now and in the future.”
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