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Corporate and Business Support

Action on Elder Abuse is synonymous with good practice and the care  of older people. With the trust of both government and professionals  in the industry, the charity is in a unique position within in the UK’s care sector.  Consequently, you could help build your brand and gain the trust of your customers through a partnership with the UK’s only specialist organisation on elder abuse.

Our work engages us with older people, their families and carers, with regulatory bodies, with local government and central government, and with care providers.  We are the only organisation that focuses exclusively upon issues of abuse and protection and, as such, we are market leaders in this field.

By working with us you can access a unique market and ally yourself with a strong brand.

Legal and General show their support in Office Dress Down day for AEA. (pictured above)

Irwin Mitchell, solicitors, who contributed to our campaign for adult protection legislation

Stephen O Brien, Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Gary FitzGerald, CEO of AEA, and Jamie Buchan of Southern Cross Healthcare

What are the options?

• AEA regularly hosts a number of conferences, workshops and information days across the country. We are always seeking  corporate partners to help us host such events.

• We provide a bi-monthly newsletter to all our members and policy makers, which is one of the leading journals addressing adult protection.  And our website is a constant source of information for the UK and Ireland.

• Or perhaps you have specialist support you could offer the charity,  through in-kind giving. We always need volunteers to help us with  a wide variety of skills, ranging from IT to graphic design, PR and marketing.

• And don't forget that you can organise payroll giving with your staff.  It's a tax-efficient way to donate because, for every £7.80 donated through staff pay, £10 could go to Action on Elder Abuse.  And if a company has less than 500 employees the donations are matched up to £10 a month by the Government, so a monthly donation of £7.80 could be worth £20 to us.

• AEA also offers unique training on elder abuse, and can design bespoke training packages to be delivered in-house to your staff.  Please contact us on 020 8765 7000 to find out more.
  

An interview with one of our Corporate Supporters ...

Southern Cross Healthcare have generously supported Action on Elder Abuse since 2006. John, Murphy, Head of Operations, outlined the benefits to their organisation. 

Why did we choose this partnership?

Because it is the key issue within the sector and Southern Cross want to be in the forefront of stamping out any abuse in any care setting. 

How do you benefit?

We benefit from being recognised as a company who has a zero tolerance on any abuse, as we clearly identify that through our comprehensive whistle blowing policy. 

Did you have any reservations?

Of course I had reservations, particularly if I was highlighting any abuse if it were to occur in any of our homes.  But once it has been identified we resolve the issues and take the appropriate action.

What are your plans for the future?

Our plans for the future.  We have recently raised some £20,000 for red nose day to support Elder Abuse.  Southern Cross have sponsored Action on Elder Abuse for £50,000, and within the group I have emphasised the importance of fundraising for Action on Elder Abuse.