Speaking at a Nottingham Partners event on Thursday 20 April, at Trent Bridge’s Restaurant Six, Dr Marcellus Baz BEM praised regional industry partners for helping to tackle youth violence and for giving youngsters a chance to build a positive future through their support of Switch Up.
He also expressed concern about how demand for the charity’s services continues to be on the rise with continued backing needed to reach the most vulnerable.
Baz also helped to launch the Switch Up commercial brochure, created in collaboration with independent property and construction consultancy, Gleeds. It will inform and educate more businesses on the lasting effects of Switch Up’s work and how their sponsorship can help to improve the lives of the city’s young people.
Marcellus Baz said: “In recent years, funding cuts to youth services have had a devastating impact on communities. Coupled with the Covid-19 pandemic and now the cost of living crisis, we are more reliant on finding and partnering with organisations that share similar values to our own.
“The Nottingham business community has stood firm for Switch Up. The backing from companies such as Chord Consult, Morgan Sindall, Rizk McKay Tribe, Gleeds and Cartwright Communications has enabled us to keep the lights on and to keep supporting young people in Nottingham. We are eager to see these collaborations continue, so we can keep delivering and being there for those who need it most.
“This new corporate brochure presents a way for businesses to learn about us and offer support where they can. It’s a great option for companies that have a social value commitment to make but want something that has a real impact in their community.”
To view the brochure and learn about the sponsorship options available, click here.