We are absolutely delighted to announce that Leicestershire Cares is our Charity Partner for this year’s SME Leicestershire and Rutland Business Awards.
We are incredibly proud to be working alongside such an inspiring organisation that makes a real difference across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Leicestershire Cares plays a vital role in connecting businesses with their communities, creating opportunities for volunteering, and driving positive social impact where it matters most.
Having them as our charity partner this year means a great deal to us, and we’re excited to support their work, raise awareness of their initiatives, and encourage our network to get involved.
The SME Leicestershire and Rutland Business Awards are all about celebrating the strength and success of our local business community, and partnering with Leicestershire Cares makes this year’s celebration even more special.
About Leicestershire Cares
Founded in 2004 , Leicestershire Cares is a highly successful, award winning charity operating across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Our vision
An inclusive and safe Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland where nobody is left behind, and all children and young people are supported to reach their full potential.
Our mission
We broker partnerships and create opportunities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland that enable the business sector to understand community needs, contribute to the growth of inclusive, safe communities and to support and inspire children and young people in their transition to the workplace.
We believe in the power of employee volunteering
We believe that employee volunteering enables volunteers, community groups and individuals to develop skills and understanding and is a highly effective way of strengthening communities and increasing employee engagement.
We focus on impact
We focus on impact and ensuring the work we carry out delivers meaningful and lasting positive change.
Who do we work with?
We work with disadvantaged young people such as those with SEND, Care experience or experience of the criminal justice system.
We work in schools across the city and county, through employee volunteering, to deliver key interventions around employability and reading.
We nurture and build key relationships with grassroots community groups to ensure businesses can make a difference to communities that need it most through annual donation drives and campaigns.
