Meet, exchange, and collaborate between companies and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organisations
Community With Impact pursues two main objectives:
- Facilitating collaboration by organising meetings between companies and SSE organisations.
- Promoting SSE organisations by highlighting their expertise and encouraging businesses to turn to them as responsible goods and services providers.
SSE organisations play a key role in Luxembourg's social and environmental transition, but they often lack visibility and resources. This project allows them to increase visibility among engaged businesses and develop strategic collaborations.
The programme unfolds over several key phases:
- Preparation workshops: one dedicated to businesses (on 3 June 2025) and the other to SSE organisations (on 4 June 2025). These workshops aim to prepare organisations to create partnerships effectively.
- Speed Meeting on 1 July 2025. This large and friendly gathering gives corporations and SSE organisations a unique opportunity to connect, share ideas, and create partnerships.
- Implementation and follow-up: IMS supports and assists organisations that have established partnerships during the speed meeting.
Why get involved?
| For Social and Solidarity Economy | For companies |
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what is a partnership?
A partnership is a collaborative and coordinated relationship between several organisations that aim to achieve common goals using complementary skills and approaches. A strategic partnership must meet the objectives and needs of both organisations that wish to collaborate.
QUELS TYPES DE PARTENARIAT SONT POSSIBLES ?
| SUSTAINABLE PURCHASES |  LOGISTIC SUPPORT |
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Demonstrating commitment to CSR through purchases Buying differently by working with social and solidarity economy enterprises (sheltered workshops, work integration structures, fair trade, etc.) |
Helping associations with logistic needs IT material, desk furniture, leasing, offices or event room… |
| SKILLS SPONSORSHIP |  VOLUNTEERING |
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Sharing skills and experience to support an association’s project Skills-based sponsorship / Prob Bono during working time (translations, communication, law, finance, strategy,…) |
Helping an organisation on the ground Mobilise voluntary employees during working hours for social or environmental missions (construction, renovation, gardening, running stands, etc.). |
 EXPERTISE |
INTEGRATION |
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Developing more responsible practices through the expertise of the social and solidarity economy Contribution of the social and solidarity-based economy to change business practices |
Integrating people who are far from employment via the company Responsible recruitment in collaboration with Luxembourg's expert integration associations |
The Speed Meeting is the main event in the Community With Impact programme. This large gathering provides businesses and SSE organisations with a unique opportunity to connect, share ideas, and create partnerships.
After an introductory session, participants can exchange information in a friendly setting, like speed dating. Every 7 to 10 minutes, you will switch partners to meet as many people as possible and, perhaps, form one or more partnerships.
You can participate in the programme even if you don’t establish partnerships, if no opportunity perfectly matches your needs. Whatever the outcome, the speed meeting offers a platform for meeting individuals and organisations who share your values.
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Legal Guide (Luxembourg
Partnership Associations - Companies
Publication available to IMS members on request: info@imslux.lu
Internal and external communications guide
Partnership Associations - Companies
Publication available to IMS members on request: info@imslux.lu
Création de partenariat socialement innovants
Publication available to IMS members on request: info@imslux.lu
Overview of IT Skills-Based Volunteering in Luxembourg
Discover a detailed overview of current practices in Luxembourg, explore the tangible benefits of IT skills-based volunteering: social innovation, business engagement, and skills development. Be inspired by strategic recommendations to help boost this practice within your organisation.
The role of SSE in the face of major societal challenges
Publication available to IMS members on request: info@imslux.lu