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Business partnerships

At Shekinah, we are incredibly proud of the strong relationships we have built with local businesses. Their support plays a vital role in helping us tackle street homelessness, inequality, poor mental and physical health, and social exclusion across Plymouth and Torbay. What makes these partnerships so special is the shared belief that everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life with dignity, confidence and hope.

Our business partners consistently tell us that working with Shekinah is meaningful, rewarding and deeply connected to the community they serve. Together, we are creating opportunities, opening doors and making a lasting difference for some of the most vulnerable people in our local community.

We deeply value every partnership we hold. The commitment, generosity and collaboration of local businesses are essential in enabling us to continue delivering the wide range of services that so many people rely on. Quite simply, we couldn’t do what we do without this support.

Ways in which your business can help:

Choose Shekinah as your Charity of the Year – Fundraising and sponsorship help us deliver vital, life‑changing services across Plymouth and Torbay.

Offer work placements – Provide safe, supportive opportunities for people to gain confidence, skills and real‑world experience.

Unlock employment opportunities – Adopt inclusive recruitment practices and consider candidates who may face barriers to work.

Encourage employee volunteering – Empower your team to give their time, skills and energy to support our projects and services.

Provide pro bono expertise – Share your professional skills- from HR and finance to marketing, IT or training – to help strengthen our organisation.

Sponsor a project or service – Support specific areas of our work, such as wellbeing activities, training programmes or outreach.

Provide training or skills workshops – Offer sessions in CV writing, interview skills, digital literacy or industry‑specific skills.

Donate equipment or resources – Laptops, tools, clothing, sleeping bags or toiletries can make a huge difference to the people we support.

Host fundraising or awareness events – Invite Shekinah to speak at staff events or run workplace fundraisers that raise both funds and awareness.

Sponsor Shekinah events – Support our annual events, challenges or campaigns while increasing your organisation’s visibility.

Provide discounted or free services – Offer reduced‑rate or pro bono services that help us operate more efficiently and expand our impact.

We are proud to support Shekinah and to play a small part in the incredible work they do across Plymouth. With our local office based in the city, it means a great deal to us to be able to contribute to an organisation that provides vital support to people experiencing homelessness in our community.

Over the past few years, we’ve watched Shekinah go from strength to strength, growing their services, expanding their reach, and helping more people rebuild their lives. Seeing the positive impact they make every day has been truly inspiring, and being involved in their journey has been deeply rewarding. We look forward to continuing our support as they pursue their mission to tackle homelessness and create lasting change throughout Plymouth.

Terri Lamerton – Principle Technical Consultant

The challenges of inequality, social exclusion and depravation are real issues and often systemic within society and they also, all too often, impact those most vulnerable.  As director of Kennall Consulting Ltd I feel privileged to be able to support the great work of Shekinah in all they do to aid and assist some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our communities.

Steve Sandercock (Director – Kennall Consulting Ltd)

We support Shekinah for a number of reasons. Firstly, they are a local organisation and the support they provide is invaluable to the Plymouth community. Secondly, they are not just a homeless charity- they are an organisation that genuinely cares and is committed to helping people of all ages move off the streets and into work. They offer a hand up, not a hand out. The work they do is truly amazing and goes far beyond homelessness.

Dylane Bellini- Head of Print

“At Plymouth Citybus, we are proud to be a business partner of Shekinah, an organisation that exemplifies compassion, dedication, and community spirit. Shekinah’s unwavering commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families in our community aligns perfectly with our own values of care, respect, and inclusivity.

Their innovative programs and personalised approach have made a tangible difference in the lives of so many people, helping them to rebuild their futures and reintegrate into society. We appreciate the collaborative spirit that Shekinah fosters, creating meaningful partnerships that extend beyond traditional business relationships.

I hope together, we can continue to create lasting change, we are honoured to support Shekinah in their mission. As a supporter and advocate, we have seen first hand the positive impact they have on our community, and we look forward to continuing this vital work together.”

Plymouth City Bus

“It is a pleasure to support Shekinah. With their various skills and signposting connections, they are able to help many homeless people get back on their feet.

It’s been great to see the development and outcomes over the years from their humble beginnings at Bath Street. We look forward to supporting them further.”

West Financial Management

“We, at Ian Williams are so proud to be a Shekinah business partner. As a local employer in the Plymouth and surrounding areas for many years, we pride ourselves on our organisation’s commitment to looking after communities, which is exactly what Shekinah does.

Their continued work to tackle homelessness across the Southwest of England is invaluable, and we are proud to be part of that. We look forward to continuing to support Shekinah as they grow from strength to strength.”

Ian Williams

“At Wolferstans, we believe in supporting our community, and partnering with Shekinah allows us to help make a difference to those facing some of the toughest challenges in life. The charity’s commitment to helping people rebuild their futures, whether through housing support, education, or employment opportunities – aligns with our own values of care, integrity, and community. We’re proud to stand alongside Shekinah in their mission and to play a small part in helping people gain the skills and confidence they need for a brighter future”.

Wolferstans

“At Made with Maturity we love to be involved in community and give back wherever possible.  As part of our business we organise and run the Cream Tea Club, a business networking group that meets regularly to build relationships over a cream tea!  A donation from the proceeds raised from our events each year goes to a local charity and since 2018 we have been delighted to support Shekinah.  Shekinah’s work in Plymouth and the surrounding areas is hugely important.  It brings hope to people with no hope, who are in desperate situations and just need that encouragement or helping hand to make a change in their lives.  Our contribution may only make a small dent in what ideally is needed, but we are delighted to be alongside the team and continue to look for opportunities to extend our support where possible.”

Made with Maturity

“The Building Plymouth partnership representing local construction and built environment employers are very proud to support Shekinah. We value the investment in creating construction skills, and more importantly, building up local people through supporting some of the most and disadvantaged people in our community. The charity’s holistic approach to skills and employability through the reconstruct programme is an exemplary model and we are delighted to be working in partnership.”

Emma Hewitt- Building Plymouth Skills Co-ordinator

We have been supporting Shekinah in our Armada Way shop for the last 3 years by participating in their voucher scheme.  Our customers can buy a voucher to give to the homeless in the city so that they can access food and something to drink.

We have loved working alongside Shekinah and would always support them where possible.

Lesley Bunce- owner Oggy Oggy, Armada Way

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