Delivering Meaningful Social Value
DesignAbility Education CIC provides organisations with the opportunity to invest directly in the future of Lancashire's young people while meeting social value, community engagement and skills development objectives.
Our programmes support SEND, SEMH and alternative provision students to develop practical, vocational and employability skills through hands-on learning experiences. Together, we can help raise aspirations, improve outcomes and create pathways into further education, training and employment.
The partnership opportunities below have been designed to deliver measurable impact for both young people and our corporate partners.
Bronze Sponsorship Package
Your sponsorship will help fund:
- Materials and consumables
- 3D printing filament
- Textiles and craft materials
- Product development resources
- Student project equipment
Impact
Supports up to 10 young people to access practical learning opportunities.
Recognition
✓ Logo on sponsor page of website
✓ Mention in social media posts
✓ Included in annual impact report
✓ Social value evidence summary
Silver Sponsorship Package
Your sponsorship will help deliver:
- A 6–12 week programme
- Practical vocational activities
- Enterprise and employability projects
- Student resources and materials
Impact
Supports a cohort of students to develop confidence, practical skills and employability skills.
Recognition
✓ Website recognition
✓ Social media recognition
✓ Impact report
✓ Student case studies
✓ Social value evidence report
Gold Sponsorship Package
Your sponsorship will fund:
- A complete DesignAbility programme
- Specialist equipment and resources
- Industry-linked projects
- Student enterprise activities
Impact
Supports a full student cohort through the Design → Make → Manage → Sell pathway, providing meaningful skills development and future pathways.
Recognition
✓ Featured sponsor status
✓ Impact report with outcomes
✓ Student case studies
✓ Social value evidence report
✓ Website and social media promotion
✓ Opportunity to visit projects and meet students
Become a Strategic Partner
A strategic partnership enables DesignAbility Education CIC to deliver programmes across multiple schools and communities.
Impact
Creates sustainable, long-term opportunities for young people across Lancashire while supporting workforce development and social mobility.
Recognition
✓ Strategic Partner status
✓ Bespoke impact reporting
✓ Regular project updates
✓ Social value reporting aligned to your requirements
✓ Speaking and engagement opportunities
✓ Collaborative PR and media opportunities
✓ School and student engagement events
Funding may support:
- Multiple school partnerships
- Additional specialist equipment
- Programme expansion
- New vocational pathways
- Increased opportunities for vulnerable learners