Partner with Education Support
Every educator deserves to thrive, not just survive. When you partner with Education Support, you're investing in the wellbeing of the people who shape our children's futures and positively impacting the lives of millions of students.
Your partnership will help us provide:
- A free 24/7 helpline for education staff in crisis (08000 562 561)
- Expert training and resources that create healthier education workplaces
- Direct support to thousands of teachers, school leaders and education staff every year
Whether you're an edtech company, school supplier, Multi-Academy Trust, or any business that cares about education - we can create a partnership that delivers real impact and genuine value for your organisation.
Why partner with us?
Make a difference where it matters
Teachers are burning out. One in five education professionals say their mental health is poor or very poor. Your support funds the services that help them thrive - from crisis support to preventative training.
Reach the education community
Connect with 30,000-40,000 engaged educators through our platforms. Gain visibility across our social media, newsletters and events - reaching the exact audience that matters to your business.
Stand out from competitors
Show you're not just selling to schools - you genuinely care about the people who make education happen. In a sector where trust matters, authentic partnerships create lasting customer loyalty.
Engage your employees
Give your team something meaningful to rally behind. Whether it's fundraising challenges, matched giving, or volunteering - partnerships with purpose boost morale and create genuine pride in your company.
How it works
Three simple partnership types - choose what fits your goals:
- Donations - Straightforward giving with tax benefits and public recognition
- Sponsorship - Gain visibility through our resources, events and campaigns
- Cause-Related Marketing - Link your sales to our cause and differentiate your brand
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Ways to partner with us
We create bespoke partnership packages that deliver value proportionate to your investment. Whether you're contributing £5,000 or £50,000, we'll work with you to agree benefits that make work for both of us.
Corporate donations
Simple, impactful support for educator mental health
A corporate donation is the most straightforward way to support our work. Your contribution goes directly towards providing mental health and wellbeing support to educators across the UK.
What you'll get:
- Making a tangible difference to educator wellbeing
- Tax relief on your donation (Gift Aid or corporate tax deduction)
- Public recognition on our website, social media and annual report (if you'd like it)
- Feature in our 'Current partners' section with your logo on our website
- Engaging social media content showcasing your support to our 50k+ education audience
- A dedicated blog post about the partnership for your website and communications
Perfect for: edtech companies, education suppliers, recruitment agencies, MAT central teams, HR departments, or any business wanting to support educator wellbeing without complexity
Important note: We're committed to delivering meaningful partnerships. While we welcome donations of all sizes, partnerships valued under £1,000 are typically acknowledged through standard thank-you communications rather than dedicated promotional features.
Sponsorship
Raise your profile while supporting teacher wellbeing
Sponsor our resources, events, campaigns or publications and associate your brand with a cause that matters to millions of educators, students and their communities.
What you'll get, depending on value of sponsorship:
- Brand visibility
Logo placement on materials, websites and communications reaching 30,000-40,000 educators - Thought leadership opportunities
Join as an expert panel member in one of our popular webinars - Content marketing assets
One-off magazine or newsletter advert reaching engaged education professionals - Social media promotion
Across X, Instagram and Facebook to our combined 50k+ followers - Event benefits
Inspiring presentations to engage and motivate your staff - Online brand affiliation
Feature in our 'Current Partners' section with logo use for your website - Blog post
Receive a dedicated article about the partnership for you to share - Association with a trusted, respected charity
- Positive brand visibility among education professionals and decision-makers
Perfect for: EdTech companies wanting to demonstrate sector commitment, education publishers, school furniture and supplies companies, MATs looking to support the wider education community, HR technology providers, corporate wellbeing platforms
Cause-related marketing
Turn sales into support and stand out in a competitive market
Link your products or services to Education Support and show your customers that every purchase makes a difference to educator wellbeing. This is ideal for education companies, school suppliers, and businesses selling to teachers or schools.
What you'll get, depending on value of partnership:
- Permission to use our name and logo in your marketing campaigns
- Full promotional package including:
- Regular magazine and monthly newsletter features to 30,000-40,000 engaged educators
- Full social media promotion across all platforms
- Feature in communications to 1,000-1,500 school customers
- Partner in communications to schools - Engaging social media content to amplify your campaign
- Online brand affiliation in our 'Current Partners' section
- Dedicated blog post about the partnership
- Expert wellbeing speakers for your events or customer engagement activities
- Bespoke wellbeing guides - Partner with our industry experts to create focused guides for your audience
- Staff engagement – Inspiring speakers to motivate your team
- EAP donation opportunity - Donate an Employee Assistance Programme to a school of your choice
- A compelling story that resonates with education customers and differentiates you from competitors
- Support with legal compliance and messaging
- Shared promotion that amplifies both brands
Perfect for: Stationery and school supplies companies, education publishers, EdTech providers, children's book retailers, teacher resource companies, educational toy manufacturers, school uniform suppliers
Important: This type of partnership requires a formal agreement and legal statements in all marketing materials. We'll guide you through the process to ensure compliance and maximum impact.
Partnership benefits at a glance
We offer flexible partnership packages that deliver real value for your business while supporting our vital work:
Brand visibility and marketing
- Social media promotion across X (31k followers), Instagram (7k) and Facebook (16k)
- Magazine and newsletter features reaching 30,000-40,000 engaged educators
- Online brand affiliation - featured in 'Current Partners' with logo use rights
- Dedicated blog post about your partnership to share with your audience
- Eye-catching social media content showcasing your support
Thought leadership and content
- Webinar opportunities - join as an expert panel member in our popular webinars
- Bespoke wellbeing guides - co-create focused resources with our experts
- Event speakers - access our experienced wellbeing experts for your events
- Free wellbeing resources to share with your customers, clients or employees
Employee and customer engagement
- Education Support staff engagement - event support, presentations and branded merchandise
- EAP donation - donate an Employee Assistance Programme to a school of your choice
- Partner in school communications - feature in materials sent to 1,000-1,500 schools
- Authentic CSR story that resonates with education-focused employees and customers
Specific to your needs
We can tailor partnership packages to align with your business objectives, target audience and budget. Let's discuss what would work best for you.
Perfect partnerships for your sector
1. For edtech and education technology companies
Show you're not just selling to schools - you're supporting the people who make education happen. Partner with us to demonstrate genuine commitment to teacher wellbeing, gain credibility with school decision-makers, and differentiate yourself in a crowded market.
CSR idea: Donate a percentage of annual recurring revenue to Education Support and feature the partnership in your sales and marketing materials.
2. For education publishers and content providers
Align your brand with educator mental health and wellbeing. Co-create bespoke wellbeing content, sponsor our research, or link product sales to our services - showing teachers you understand the pressures they face.
CSR idea: "Supporting teacher wellbeing with every resource" - donate per resource sold or downloaded.
3. For school suppliers and stationery companies
Teachers are your customers - show them you care about their wellbeing, not just their wallets. Cause-related marketing campaigns work brilliantly in this sector, driving customer loyalty and increasing sales.
CSR idea: Back-to-school campaigns linking product sales to teacher wellbeing support - teachers actively choose brands that give back.
4. For Multi-Academy Trusts and school groups
Support the wider education community while demonstrating your commitment to staff wellbeing across the sector. Partnership with Education Support shows leadership in educator mental health and can enhance your reputation as an employer of choice.
CSR idea: Central team donation with promotion across your trust, giving staff pride in their trust's sector leadership.
5. For HR teams and employee wellbeing providers
If your company serves schools or employs people who care about education, partnering with Education Support creates meaningful employee engagement opportunities while supporting a cause your team genuinely cares about.
CSR idea: Company donation matched by employee fundraising, giving your team purpose-driven engagement opportunities.
6. For professional services firms
Many professionals have children in school or work with education clients. Supporting teacher wellbeing demonstrates corporate responsibility and resonates with staff and clients who understand the education sector's challenges.
CSR idea: Pro bono services combined with financial donation - offer legal, HR, finance or marketing expertise alongside funding.
Our partnership principles
When you work with Education Support, you can trust that:
- We're mission-focused: partnerships must genuinely support educator wellbeing and align with our values of inclusion, equity and ethical practice
- We're transparent: we clearly document what each party gives and receives
- We're professional: we handle all legal, tax and compliance requirements
- We're independent: we maintain our ability to speak freely and advocate for educators
- We're rigorous: we carefully assess all partnerships to protect our reputation and yours
- We deliver value: we're committed to creating meaningful partnerships that benefit both parties
How it works
- Get in touch
Tell us about your organisation and what you have in mind. Whether you're an EdTech start up, a school supplies company, a MAT looking for CSR opportunities, or an HR team seeking employee engagement ideas - we'd love to hear from you. - We'll have a conversation
We'll explore what type of partnership works best for your business objectives, budget and timeline. - We do our due diligence
We'll make sure we're the right fit for each other and that the partnership aligns with both our missions. - We create an agreement
We'll put everything in writing so we're both clear, compliant and protected. - We make it happen
We'll work with you to deliver a partnership that makes a real difference and meets your business goals. - We celebrate success together
We'll share the impact you've helped create and the benefits you've gained.
Ready to make a difference?
Whether you're exploring CSR ideas for your EdTech company, looking for education charity partnerships, planning employee engagement activities, or searching for meaningful marketing collaborations - we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our fundraising team:
Email: fundraising@educationsupport.org.uk
Phone: 0207 697 2766
Questions you might have
We're an EdTech/education company - why should we partner with Education Support rather than a general mental health charity?
We're the only UK charity solely focused on educator mental health and wellbeing. Your partnership will reach the exact audience that matters to your business - teachers, school leaders and education professionals. It shows you genuinely understand and care about the education sector's specific challenges, not just generic wellbeing.
Can we use your logo in our marketing?
It depends on the type of partnership. For donations, we'll use your logo when we thank you publicly. For sponsorship and cause-related marketing, logo use is part of the agreed benefits package. We'll always discuss this with you upfront and provide clear brand guidelines.
How long does it take to set up a partnership?
Simple donations can be processed immediately. Sponsorships typically take 2-4 weeks to set up. Cause-related marketing partnerships need more time for due diligence, legal agreements and compliance - usually 6-8 weeks. We'll work to your timeline where possible.
What if our company isn't directly connected to education?
That's absolutely fine. Educator wellbeing matters to everyone - many of our supporters have children in school, employ people who care about education, or simply believe teachers deserve better support. We welcome partnerships from all sectors, as long as there's values alignment and mutual benefit.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes! We work with organisations of all sizes. Whether you're a sole trader selling resources to teachers, a startup EdTech company, or a multinational education publisher - if you want to support educators, we want to hear from you. We can scale partnership benefits to match your contribution and business needs.
We're a MAT or school group - can we partner with you?
Absolutely. MATs and school groups make excellent partners because you understand the pressures educators face. A partnership can demonstrate your commitment to staff wellbeing across the wider sector, enhance your reputation as an employer, and give your central team a meaningful CSR focus.
What if we have an idea that doesn't fit these categories?
Get in touch anyway. We're always open to creative partnerships that genuinely support our mission and deliver value for both parties. Whether it's employee volunteering, pro bono services, in-kind donations, or something entirely new - let's talk.
Can we get our employees involved?
Yes! We can help you create employee engagement opportunities like fundraising challenges, matched giving schemes, volunteer days, or payroll giving. These initiatives boost morale, create team bonding, and give your staff pride in their company's social impact.
How do we know our money makes a difference?
We'll share impact reports showing how your partnership has supported our services - from helpline calls answered to educators supported through training and resources. You'll see exactly how your investment has helped teachers and education staff thrive.
What are the tax implications?
For straightforward donations, you can claim Gift Aid or corporate tax relief. For sponsorships and cause-related marketing, the tax treatment is different and we'll work with you to ensure everything is handled correctly. We make sure all partnerships are tax-compliant from the start.
Education Support is a registered charity (England & Wales: 1161436, Scotland: SC047982). We provide mental health and wellbeing support to teachers, lecturers, school leaders and education staff throughout the UK. We run the UK's only free 24/7 helpline for education staff: 08000 562 561.
