How Your Business Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Making a difference through corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, with around 1 in 7 women diagnosed during their lifetime. Early detection and access to high-quality diagnostic equipment save lives – but NHS breast units need ongoing support to meet the growing demand for services.
That’s where your business can make a real and lasting impact. Through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, you can raise awareness, fund vital equipment, and show your employees and customers that you care.
Here’s how your company can get involved:
1. Make Us Your Charity of the Year
Choosing Boot Out Breast Cancer as your Charity of the Year is a powerful way to unite your team and customers behind a life-saving cause.
Organise fundraising events throughout the year
Match employee donations to double the impact
Share updates with your audience to show the difference being made
2. Host Fundraising Events
From office bake sales and dress-down days to gala dinners and sports tournaments, there are endless ways to raise funds.
Encourage team creativity – themed events often attract more interest
Involve customers and suppliers to widen your reach
Consider seasonal campaigns like Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
3. Sponsor Our Events
Our annual Boot Out Breast Cancer Ball and other fundraising events attract hundreds of attendees and high-profile press coverage. Sponsorship benefits your business through:
Brand exposure to a wide and engaged audience
Networking opportunities with like-minded companies
Association with a trusted, impactful charity
4. Encourage Payroll Giving
Payroll giving allows employees to donate directly from their salary before tax, making it an easy and cost-effective way to support us year-round. Your business can:
Promote payroll giving in internal communications
Offer to match employee contributions
Recognise and thank participating staff
5. Promote Awareness Internally
Beyond fundraising, you can help by raising awareness of breast cancer symptoms and encouraging regular checks.
Host awareness talks or webinars in partnership with healthcare professionals
Share educational resources in staff newsletters
Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink-themed office activities
6. Partner on Cause-Related Marketing
Cause-related marketing allows you to donate a percentage of product or service sales to Boot Out Breast Cancer.
Choose a product or service that aligns with your brand values
Promote the campaign across social media and marketing channels
Show customers how their purchases are making a difference
Why Your Support Matters
Since 2010, Boot Out Breast Cancer has funded over £1.5 million worth of life-saving diagnostic equipment for NHS breast units across England and Wales – from ultrasound machines to medical plinths and biopsy systems. Every partnership helps us reach more hospitals, detect cancers earlier, and save more lives.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If your business is looking for a meaningful CSR partnership, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can raise awareness, fund critical equipment, and give more people the best chance at beating breast cancer.
