Companies are an important source of support for DHIVERSE. In this section of our site there are just some of the ways that your company could help to make the difference in the fight against HIV and sexual ill health.

Our promise to you is that the support you give will have a real impact, and achieve real change.

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DHIVERSE works with companies and the business sector to form effective and mutually beneficial partnerships.

The benefits of a partnership include:

• Making a difference to the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS, and supporting the fight against HIV to ensure that others do not become infected.
• Developing the skills of your staff and providing a broad range of volunteering and team building experiences.
• Supporting sales and marketing through linking your brand to our charity.
• Promoting your company through our large supporter base.
• Helping to develop the internal relationships within your company through having a charitable focus and developing staff fundraising campaigns.

As a charity that is seeking to raise awareness and knowledge we often organise major events and conferences and produce publications. We are always looking for companies to sponsor these events. Sponsoring an event or publication can help to raise the profile of your company; link your message or brand to a current issue of public concern; or provide access to new markets, or target audiences.

To discuss sponsoring an event, project or publication please contact us on 01223 508805.

If you make a donation to DHIVERSE your company can offset this against your profits for tax purposes. You no longer need to deduct tax before sending your donation to DHIVERSE. Since April 2000, DHIVERSE can no longer claim back tax on donations from UK registered companies. Now, your donation is simply offset against your profits for tax purposes.

If you are a sole trader in the UK, we can still claim tax back on your donation through Gift Aid if you tick the appropriate box on the online form. To give online via your company credit card, or to download a donation form to make a donation by post, please click here.

To find out more about Corporate donations and tax regulations click here to download the latest Inland Revenue leaflet.

Giving DHIVERSE goods or services free or at low cost can be easy for you and extremely useful for us. We are always looking for prizes for raffles and events, these can be anything from unwanted stock to the use of your services. If you have larger special items that you wish to donate such as holidays, flights or products we can make sure that we maximise the value of your gift, please contact our fundraising team , or telephone 01223 508805.

You can help the environment and help DHIVERSE by donating your unwanted inkjet cartridges and laser toners, unwanted mobile phones or computer equipment. Please contact our fundraising team , or telephone 01223 508805.

Getting involved in a fundraising or volunteering project at work can be very rewarding. It's a great way to get to know your colleagues, to learn new skills, and to give yourself a challenge - and you can have loads of fun at the same time.

As an employer, by encouraging your staff to work together on fundraising projects you provide team-building and skills-learning opportunities, it can also enhance your corporate image with staff, suppliers, and the wider community.

In 2004 Co-operative Group retail stores in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas chose to fundraise for DHIVERSE, following an initiative from an employee of the group.

Does your company have a payroll giving scheme? This is a great way to help support charities through your payroll. It is entirely up to employees as to whether they give and to which charity they wish to give. All donations are tax free, and a donation of £5 will only cost you £3.90. This money is deducted from your pay by your payroll department. If you are a higher rate tax payer it will cost you even less to donate to DHIVERSE.

In addition, some employers offer 'matched giving' schemes where they match or double your gift at no extra cost to you, this means even more money for the charity.

If you are an employee ask your employer if there is a payroll giving scheme in place. If not it is easy to set up payroll giving in the workplace: please ask your employer to , for more information as to how, or visit the Charities Aid Foundation site .

Once you have established that your employer does have a payroll giving scheme, you need to decide how much you wish to give each month. Remember you can change or cancel your donation at any time by telling your payroll department. Once you have done this and informed your payroll department please take just a minute to complete this online form , letting us know about your donation.