Why Partner — The Challenge We Solve
Fragmented websites: Everyone has a site, all with different layouts and navigation. For the public, there’s no uniform way to quickly see what your organisation contributes to the community.
“Free” social media isn’t free: Platforms want your content to keep users scrolling. Ads, algorithms and commentary bury your message — and invite distractions you can’t control.
Good communities aren’t luck: They’re built by people and organisations who keep showing up, even when it’s hard. Commit Local flips the script on negativity so their contributions stand out.
The last mile matters: You’ve done the good, taken the pictures, shot the video and written the story. That’s value and you need it seen every day all the time, not buried! The critical last mile is putting it in front of people without distraction. That’s exactly what Commit Local exists to do.
What CommitLocal Is
CommitLocal is a shared, purpose-built showcase for verified positive contributions — mapped by postcode, aligned to Our Community SDGs, and free from ads, funnels, and public commentary. Visitors come with intent: to discover who gives back, where, and how.
- Visibility with integrity: Advert-free, commentary-free, distraction-free.
- Mapped impact: A live, postcode-based map of contributions across your region.
- Aligned outcomes: Stories connected to Our Community SDGs and council priorities (People, Place, Prosperity).
- Partnership engine: A neutral arena where businesses, NFPs and councils find each other and collaborate.
Ways to Partner
- Founding Community Champion — Early leaders recognised permanently across the platform and promotions. Ideal for organisations already contributing above and beyond.
- Platform Partner — Sponsor a category, postcode, or region to accelerate community participation and visibility.
- Events & Awards Partner — Power the CommitLocal Awards and community events that celebrate the very best contributions.
- Data & Insights Partner — Support the map, verification, and reporting that make positive impact legible to the public.
Not sure which fit is best? We’ll tailor a partnership to your goals, budget, and regions of interest.
Partner Benefits
- Trust & loyalty: Consumers want to know who gives back; partnering makes your leadership visible and verifiable.
- Reputation & recruitment: Purpose attracts customers, talent, and aligned partners.
- Story at scale: Your contributions aren’t buried on your website or lost on social feeds — they’re presented for discovery.
- Strategic alignment: Show measurable progress against Our Community SDGs and council priorities (People, Place, Prosperity).
- Early-mover advantage: Founding status is forever — authority and social proof that compounds over time.
How Partnering Works
- Onboard: Choose your partnership path and region(s). We align on your objectives and messaging.
- Prepare: We map your contributions, verify details, and align stories to Our Community Goals.
- Go live & amplify: Your presence appears on the map with ongoing stories; we coordinate events, and recognition and collaborative PR.
Every listing includes your logo, verified stories, and an official Commit Local icon you can use as a hotlink in email signatures, your website, and partner communications directing people straight to your contributions.
What It Means Not to Be on Commit Local
Your good work remains scattered across websites and social posts that people rarely find — or it’s derailed by comments and ads. Meanwhile, partners and the public look elsewhere to see who’s leading. Visibility isn’t vanity — it’s validation.
Thinking to Partner?
Join the early leaders making positivity visible and contagious across our communities.