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WE ARE A SOCIAL, SUSTAINABLE, ENTERPRISE
A SOCIAL MISSION
Benefacto is a social enterprise on a
mission
to engage more professional people in meaningful volunteering. Done right, Employee Volunteering
strengthens the over-stretched charity sector and enhances the service received by those in
need. It
develops the skills of all involved, creates a cross pollination of ideas between different
groups
in our society and builds a greater understanding of how to support others in overcoming the
challenges they face.
A Sustainable Approach
At the forefront of our every decision is
ensuring the impact we have on our workforce, suppliers, the environment and the community is a
positive one. A platitude in a glossy report this is not: Benefacto is one of the UK's founding
BCorps which means we're certified as having rigorous standards of social and environmental
performance, accountability, and transparency.
The Power of Enterprise
At Benefacto we achieve our social
mission
through providing a valuable service to our charity partners. These activities are funded by a
host
of consulting, communications and brokerage services we provide to businesses to engage their
workforces in volunteering. Our workforce combines the best of the private and third sectors. We
are
principled, creative, technologically innovative and efficient.
Interested in finding out how Benefacto could work for your
company?
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Benefacto have won the "Best for the World - Customers" award 2016 for
creating
the most overall positive customer impact!
We have been recognised for creating the most positive overall community impact by B the Change
and
B Corp
Linz Darlington
Founder and CEO
Find out more about Linz
Linz Darlington was inspired to start Benefacto when he worked as a
management consultant for Accenture. With three paid days off a year to spend
volunteering,
he had a tough time choosing a local charity where his skills could make a real impact.
These days he spends his life matching talented professionals with amazing charities.
Contact Linz via linz@benefacto.org.
Lucy Hayim
Head of Operations
Find out more about Lucy
Lucy is Benefacto's Head of Operations. Lucy works closely with the Benefacto Team and our corporate members to help build volunteering engagement in London, Leeds and
Manchester. She works to make sure that our clients and volunteers are getting the most out of our services. Lucy is always at the end of the phone or a short train ride
away from helping companies launch, plan and review their employee volunteering efforts. Contact
lucy@benefacto.org If you'd like to have a chat about volunteering at your
company and find out more about Benefacto.
Ben Darlington
Head of Business Development
Find out more about Ben
Ben Darlington looks after new partnerships and possibilities at
Benefacto. He has been involved with the project since its inception back in 2012,
building
the website and developing the graphic design. He is always looking for ways for
charities,
businesses and social enterprises to work together. If you'd like to work with Benefacto
talk to Ben at ben@benefacto.org.
Doug Chang
Marketing and Digital Manager
Find out more about Doug
Doug is the Marketing and Digital Manager at Benefacto. He supports and connects CSR community by leading on DataHub, The Manchester Responsible
Business Collective and GivX. Contact
doug@benefacto.org if you want to find out more about VolunteerHub, DataHub, GivX or upcoming Benefacto events.
Joshua Gomes
Technical Product Manager
Find out more about Josh
Josh is Benefacto's Web Developer and he ensures that Benefacto's
digital platform works smoothly and efficiently by developing new technologies and
looking
after all the inner workings of Benefacto's website.
Rebecca Kuye
Membership Executive
Find out more about Rebecca
Rebecca Kuye is one of Benefacto’s Membership Executives. She works closely with Lucy to support our corporate members in London and
Manchester. Rebecca really enjoys visiting company offices and inspiring your colleagues to volunteer. She has a real interest in volunteering engagement, and should you
have any questions about your volunteering data or getting the most out of your membership, please do get in touch.
Ndidi Okoye
Charity Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator
Find out more about Ndidi
Ndidi works alongside Leonie and our community partners to ensure that
volunteers make the most of their volunteering days. In particular, she works closely
with
both charities and volunteers to ensure that team volunteering is manageable and
beneficial
to both sides. If you’re a volunteer wanting to set up some volunteering in London,
please email Ndidi at
hello@benefacto.org
Leonie Wright
Charity Partnerships and Volunteer Coordinator
Find out more about Leonie
Leonie works alongside Ndidi and our community partners to ensure that
volunteers make the most of their volunteering days. In particular, she works closely
with
both charities and volunteers to ensure that team volunteering is manageable and
beneficial
to both sides. If you’re a volunteer wanting to set up some volunteering in Leeds or Manchester,
please email Leonie at
hello@benefacto.org
Want to talk to us about how Benefacto could boost your volunteering
program?
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