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Work with us to strengthen the Surrey Hills economy

We bring together organisations that want to invest in local skills, supply chains and sustainability. Partnerships are built around a clear outcome, agreed at the start.

Representatives from the University of Surrey and Surrey Hills Enterprises standing together in front of a partnership banner

University of Surrey Partnership

Photo: Justine Burton

Ways to work together

Two routes into partnership

Each route can be shaped around what your organisation wants to achieve locally.

  • Champion and corporate relationships

    Longer-term relationships with organisations that want to support the Surrey Hills economy and connect with members. A practical way to deliver corporate social responsibility aims, linking larger organisations with local communities, suppliers and sustainability initiatives on the ground.

  • Sponsorship and collaborative projects

    Support events, training or projects that members have told us they need. Confirm available sponsorship options.

Talk to us about champion and corporate partnerships

Maggie Howell leads our work with organisations on their journey to becoming champion partners. Email maggie@surreyhillsenterprises.co.uk to start a conversation.

Our partners

Organisations working with us

Explore the Champion Members, Corporate Partners, Charity Partner and Education Partner relationships that connect our members with wider support and opportunity.

Corporate Partners

Professional expertise for local organisations

Our Corporate Partners bring knowledge, experience and practical support to the Surrey Hills network.

Charity Partner

Partnerships that create local impact

We work with our Charity Partner on shared aims that strengthen organisations, communities, and awareness across the Surrey Hills.

Education Partner

Connecting learning & local opportunity

Our Education Partnership with the University of Surrey connects local organisations with research, skills and student talent.

Champion Members

Values-led organisations championing the Surrey Hills

Member organisations that want a higher level of involvement and visibility across the network.

Nick Dobson, Shooting Star Children's Hospices
SHE has helped us raise awareness of our work, build valuable connections and become part of a supportive and engaged business community. Their collaborative approach has created opportunities that are making a real difference to the children and families we support.

Nick Dobson

Shooting Star Children's Hospices

Where partners meet members

Visible in the room, not just on a logo wall

Our partnerships focus on active involvement, useful connections and shared outcomes. Partners can engage directly with members, contribute expertise, support relevant programmes and build visibility through meaningful participation.

  • Champion Members

    Values-led member organisations that want a higher level of involvement and visibility across the network.

  • Corporate Partners

    Organisations bringing professional expertise, knowledge and practical support to members.

  • Charity Partner

    Shooting Star Children's Hospices, our Charity Partner, working with us on shared local impact.

  • Education Partner

    The University of Surrey, connecting members with research, skills, learning and student talent.

  • Event and programme partnerships

    Support for specific events, training or programmes that members have told us they need.

  • Standard membership

    Larger organisations are also very welcome to join as standard members, without a partnership.

  • Members gathered on the steps of a country house for a group photo at the summer party
  • Members holding their goals on cards after a netwalk at Chimney Fire Coffee
  • Members talking over drinks in a courtyard at the Surrey Hills Enterprises summer party
  • Two members laughing together with glasses during a Silent Pool gin tasting reception
  • Members smiling together over coffee at a Surrey Hills Enterprises networking morning
  • Three members laughing together during a busy networking morning at the Boathouse
  • Four members smiling together on the staircase at the Surrey Hills Enterprises Christmas party
  • Members smiling around a long table over a casual supper at Harry Edwards
  • Members seated at round tables during an awards evening at Burford Bridge

On the ground

Working together in the landscape

Joint projects take partners into the countryside our members depend on, supporting community and sustainability aims at the same time.

  • Members laughing together on a woodland track during a walking networking session
  • Members listening to a host on a hillside above a vineyard with views across the Surrey Hills

    Photo: Alex Orrow

  • Members with walking poles gathered under trees beside a vineyard before a Nordic walking networking session
  • Members walking Shetland ponies through a wildflower meadow at golden hour
  • Members and ponies spread across a summer meadow with views over the Surrey Hills
  • Members listening to a host aboard a canal boat during a networking trip
  • Members and volunteer crew photographed on the towpath beside their canal boat

Talk to us

Request a conversation

Tell us what you are trying to achieve. We will suggest the most practical way to work together, or point you elsewhere if that serves you better.

We are happy to meet online or at your premises.

What would you like help with?

Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will point you to the most relevant information, event or support. You do not need to be a member to ask.