We work with local businesses who want to make a genuine difference in our community.

There are lots of ways to get involved — whether that’s volunteering your time, raising funds, or supporting our work in a way that suits your team. And it’s not just about giving back. Many of our partners tell us it brings their teams together, boosts wellbeing, and gives people a stronger sense of purpose at work.

Team volunteering

Spending time volunteering together is a great way to connect as a team while supporting your local community. We regularly welcome corporate teams to help at our fundraising events, with roles such as welcoming visitors, running activities, selling raffle tickets, stewarding and collecting donations.

Upcoming opportunities include:

• Waggy Walk 2026 (Saturday 3rd October) 
• Christmas in the Village 2026 (Sunday 6th December)
• Merton Live 2027 (date TBC)

Charity of the Year 

As your chosen charity for a year (or longer) your staff and customers get involved in fundraising (see our A-Z of fundraising ideas) and volunteering. Businesses can also support staff fundraising with Matched Funding and Give as you earn (Payroll Giving) schemes. 

Donations 

Financial contributions to help make sure that no one in Merton has to face life’s challenges alone. We offer practical help and personal support to more than 2,000 people across our borough every year.  

Home Food Café & Activities sponsorship 

Our community HomeFood Café hosts themed lunches for older and vulnerable people throughout the year. Our Community Engagement team arranges over 100 activities a month.  

Event sponsorship 

Our community fundraising events enable corporate sponsors to attend or distribute information. These events raise money from ticket sales, raffles and auctions helps to fund our community services. 

See below for a list of our events.

To discuss our corporate partnership opportunities, call Greg or Adele on 020 8946 0735 or email: events@wimbledonguild.co.uk