Charity Partnership

Partner With Us to Strengthen Rural Communities

At RAD, we exist to tackle rural disadvantage and the additional challenges faced by people living in Derbyshire’s towns and villages. For many, rural life presents barriers that are often overlooked—reliable transport to reach work, affordable housing within their own community, digital connectivity to work from home, or fair access to health services for themselves and their families.

While rural areas are frequently seen as peaceful and idyllic, the reality can be very different

Hidden poverty, ageing housing, social isolation, poor transport links, digital exclusion and rising living costs are daily pressures for many households. These challenges leave residents vulnerable and limit opportunities that others may take for granted.

We need your support to continue delivering practical, inclusive services that respond directly to these real, everyday issues. By partnering with us, you will help sustain vital work in food poverty, domestic abuse support, digital inclusion, scam prevention, fuel poverty and the many community-led initiatives that keep our rural villages resilient and vibrant.

Together, we can support your teams, reduce inequalities and strengthen the wellbeing and future of Derbyshire’s rural communities.

Is your organisation enthusiastic about giving back to the local community?

We know many businesses, large and small, care about corporate social responsibility and creating lasting change. If you’re looking for a local charity partner, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve outlined some opportunities, but we’re always open to your ideas too — so let’s explore a partnership that makes a real difference in rural Derbyshire.

Charity of the Year

Show local leadership by choosing us as your Charity of the Year. Raise funds, involve staff, and back a cause with real rural impact.

Partner with us on creative, tailored fundraising. Build team spirit and make a real difference in rural communities.

Sponsor local events to gain visibility and strengthen your reputation in the community.

Organise food donations for local food banks. Raise awareness in your workplace about scams and domestic abuse. Join us at shows and community events.Organise food donations for local food banks. Raise awareness in your workplace about scams and domestic abuse. Join us at shows and community events.Organise food donations for local food banks. Raise awareness in your workplace about scams and domestic abuse. Join us at shows and community events.

Align your brand with values that matter. Build stronger employee engagement and customer loyalty through visible, meaningful action.

Contribute professional skills (marketing, finance, IT etc.) to help strengthen our charity’s impact.

Why Work With Us

We want to work with organisations that share our commitment. If our values resonate with you, we’d love to talk.

We know many businesses, large and small, care about corporate social responsibility and creating lasting change. If you’re looking for a local charity partner, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve outlined some opportunities, but we’re always open to your ideas too — so let’s explore a partnership that makes a real difference in rural Derbyshire.

Our values : At Rural Action Derbyshire, our values shape how we work with communities and partners, and keep us true to our purpose.

Integrity

  • We act with honesty and fairness in all we do.

    In practice, this means we make decisions openly and fairly, and in everything we do, we actively consider rural communities.

Collaboration

  • We know that rural challenges are best met together.

    In practice, this means we co-design with communities, share knowledge and networks and build partnerships.

RespectRespect

  • We listen carefully and value lived experience.

    In practice this means we listen first, avoid assumptions, and shape our work around what people tell us they need and what matters to them.

Empowerment

  • We support rural communities to help themselves.

    In practice, this means we help people access the tools, support, and opportunities they need to take action locally.

We approached RAD as the work they do aligns beautifully with out values. We are looking forward to seeing this partnership develop.

Charity Partner

Let’s talk

If you want to support your workforce and the places they live, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our CEO Emma Simpson, to start the conversation.

Email, phone, or find her on LinkedIn