Building Corporate Social Responsibility Through Local Action
Creating a welcoming community for refugees and asylum seekers requires whole-of-society collaboration. In North-East Scotland, local businesses, academic institutions, and civic organizations have a powerful role to play in supporting refugee resettlement and integration.
Asylum & Refugee Care (AARC) SCIO actively collaborates with companies across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to create high-impact Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships. From donation drives and pro-bono services to employee volunteering days, business partnerships directly improve the lives of vulnerable individuals in our city.
Ways Your Business Can Partner with AARC
1. Organise Workplace Donation Drives
Encourage employees to collect high-demand items such as warm winter coats, sturdy boots, new hygiene products, or non-perishable food. AARC provides promotional posters, collection bins, and logistics support to make your company’s collection drive a success.
2. Corporate Volunteering & Team Days
Offer your staff meaningful corporate volunteering opportunities. Teams can assist with sorting and cataloguing incoming donations at our hub, supporting our weekly Language Café, or helping organize seasonal events for refugee families.
3. Sponsorship & Financial Contributions
Direct financial support enables AARC to maintain vital infrastructure, purchase bus passes for medical appointments, acquire emergency food supplies, and run key community projects. Corporate sponsors receive regular impact reports and public recognition across our channels.
4. Work Placements & Employment Pathways
Refugees bring diverse professional backgrounds—engineering, IT, healthcare, trades, and education—to the Scottish economy. Businesses can support integration by offering mentorship, work experience placements, or job opportunities to refugees who have been granted permission to work in the UK.
Partner with Us Today
By partnering with AARC, your organization contributes directly to human rights, social equity, and community resilience in Aberdeen. To discuss corporate partnership opportunities, contact our development team via our Contact Page or visit aarc.charity.