International Business Partnership Network

A new way to engage in education worldwide

The International Business Partnership Network (IBPN) is one of the key international programmes of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, a leading global education NGO. IBPN links organisations with overseas schools in an exclusive, reciprocal relationship, ensuring that funds are channelled directly to partner schools.

Financial support enables schools to invest in teaching materials, or complete projects such as school renewal, developing broadband infrastructures or populating the school library. In addition, we work with overseas governments to match-fund the monies raised from UK firms’ membership. This means donations can be increased by up to 100%.

Benefits for schools

• A donation of cash for project development within the school
• Our links and influence in many countries provides opportunities for matched local funding
• The development of a reciprocal partnership with an international business
• Support for development through advice, e-mentoring and volunteer visits
• Free membership of the global iNet/SSAT network, providing access to education resources and school to school international partnerships

Benefits for member companies

• A partnership with an individually selected school via SSAT’s experienced profiling or an education department working with us
• Access to a managed CSR programme with dedicated staff promoting members’ socially responsible reputations
• Supported volunteering and e-mentoring opportunities – all beneficial for staff retention
• Invitations to iNet/SSAT events in the UK and overseas
• Organisational publicity and recognition through the SSAT website, IBPN materials and events

Case study of the partnership between Ramesys UK and Ikhwezi Lesizwe School

Annual membership

Annual Membership is £7,500

Of this, £5,000 will go directly to schools, while £2,500 will be used by the SSAT to manage the network, support events, provide educational updates and materials, and give free membership to SSAT’s global network for schools.

Businesses can also be connected to this scheme through a more general partnership arrangement with the SSAT, details available.

Contact

Judi Wright
Specialist Schools & Academies Trust
16th Floor, Millbank Tower
21-24 Millbank
London
SW1P 4QP

Tel: 020 7802 0712

Email: judi.wright@ssatrust.org.uk