Make a meaningful impact with Martin House
Explore the power of corporate-charity partnerships at our breakfast event. Learn how your company can create lasting change for families and communities in Yorkshire while meeting your CSR objectives.
Hear from an expert panel of business leaders and fundraising professionals as they share insights into how partnerships with Martin House can motivate teams, strengthen communities, and deliver measurable benefits for your business.
Did you know that 89% of consumers would switch brands to one that supports a good cause, given similar price and quality – according to the Cone Communications CSR Study 2017.
What you’ll gain
Real-life examples of impactful partnerships with Martin House and leading Yorkshire businesses.
Hear from industry leaders about how their partnerships with Martin House benefit both businesses and families.
Insights on the difference a corporate partnership makes for families facing life-limiting conditions.
Learn about building impactful and measurable partnerships.
Network with fellow business leaders and discuss how your company can make a difference.
Discover how charity partnerships can motivate teams, foster collaboration, and strengthen both business and community relationships.
The event will include breakfast and refreshments.
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Merchants Adventurers Hall, Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD
Spaces are limited – book your place today!
Meet our speakers
We’re proud to bring together a panel of inspiring business leaders and communications experts who are passionate about the power of partnerships and the difference they can make across Yorkshire.
Mark Farnsworth, Managing Director, Yorkshire Garden Centres
Mark leads Yorkshire Garden Centres, a growing family of destination garden centres across the region. Since acquiring Tong Garden Centre in 2015, he has helped transform the business into a thriving Yorkshire-based group.
Alongside this growth, Mark is passionate about supporting local communities—something reflected in the organisation’s partnership with Martin House Children’s Hospice.
At the event, Mark will share how their partnership has been brought to life by their teams, and the meaningful impact this has had across the region.
Samantha Scott, Chief Operations Officer, Ello Group
Sam Scott joined Ello Group in 2012 and has played a key role in its growth. Their partnership with Martin House Children’s Hospice has driven both business success and meaningful impact.
At the event, Sam will share how Ello has combined their network, creativity and teamwork to deliver meaningful impact, while strengthening collaboration across teams and growing their customer base
Tabea Powell, Head of Communications, HARIBO UK
Tabea leads HARIBO UK’s communications and community engagement, including its long-standing partnership with Martin House Children’s Hospice.
With over 15 years of partnership experience, she will share how strategic collaboration can create lasting value for both charities and businesses.
David Parkin, Director, COPA Group
David is an award-winning journalist and communications expert, with extensive experience across business and media. As host of the event, he will facilitate a panel discussion exploring the role partnerships play in driving impact.
A former supporter of Martin House, David brings both professional insight and personal understanding to the conversation.
Partnering with Martin House has truly united the JMG Group team around a shared purpose. The collaboration has provided our colleagues with a meaningful cause that they are genuinely passionate about.
Nick Houghton, CEO of JMG Group
