Making a difference where it matters
At Elsby & Co, being part of a community means more than simply having an office in it.
We’re proud of our roots in Rushden and Northamptonshire, and as Elsby continues to grow, we want our contribution to the communities around us to grow too.
That might mean supporting a cause that matters to one of our team, getting behind a local charity, sponsoring an event, giving our time, or simply using our network to help bring people and businesses together.
For us, it’s all part of being a responsible, people-focused business and a good neighbour.
Supporting the causes our people care about
Some of the causes closest to us are those that matter personally to the people who work here.
Through our Elsby Community Fund, members of our team can nominate charities, community groups and good causes they would like us to support. This means our giving isn’t decided solely at company level. It is shaped by our people and the communities they are part of.
Over the years, this has enabled us to support a wide range of charities, grassroots organisations, sports clubs, community events and fundraising activities across Northamptonshire and beyond.
And while we’re proud of everything we’ve supported in the past, for us this isn’t about keeping a running list of donations. It’s about continuing to look for meaningful ways Elsby can make a difference.
Being part of our local community
We believe businesses have a role to play in helping the communities around them thrive.
That’s why you’ll regularly find members of Team Elsby getting involved outside the office, whether we’re supporting local events and charities, attending community initiatives, raising money, volunteering our time or championing organisations doing brilliant work locally.
Our team live, work, raise families and spend time in the communities we serve, so supporting them is something that feels very natural to us.
Bringing businesses and people together
Community for us also means the business community.
Relationships have always been at the heart of Elsby. We know how valuable it can be to meet other business owners, share experiences, make useful introductions and sometimes simply have a good conversation with someone who understands the challenges of running a business.
That’s why networking and events are an increasingly important part of what we do.
You’ll find the Elsby team at business breakfasts, networking groups, exhibitions and events throughout Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas. But we’re also creating more opportunities to bring people together ourselves. Your direction for 2027 includes doing exactly that, building relationships with businesses over time and creating events people genuinely want to attend rather than treating them as sales opportunities.
Elsby events
Over the years, we’ve hosted everything from informal networking lunches and business breakfasts to Netwalking events across Northamptonshire.
In 2027, we’re taking that a step further.
We’re excited to continue developing our own programme of events, creating relaxed and welcoming opportunities for clients, contacts and local businesses to meet, connect and build genuine relationships.
And we’re particularly looking forward to bringing the local business community together for our Elsby Summer Drinks event in June 2027, something already highlighted as part of Elsby’s plans for the year ahead.
Our aim is simple: good people, good conversations and opportunities to make useful connections.
No hard sell. No networking for networking’s sake. Just a chance to get to know other people doing business in our region.
Come and say hello
We’re always happy to hear about local charities, community initiatives, events and opportunities to collaborate.
And if you’re organising a business event in Northamptonshire, we’d love to know about that too.
To talk to us about community initiatives, sponsorship, partnerships or Elsby events, please contact Katy Hurren, Marketing Manager, at katy.hurren@elsbyandco.co.uk.
