Operation Orphan and Danbro: an SME–charity partnership. Issue 7 (3rd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Russon, Jo-Anna; Moore, Brad; Broughton, Helen
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 31:Issue 7(2021)
• Page Start: 927
• Page End: 933
• Publication Date: 2021-10-03
• Subjects: Partnership -- SME -- charity -- trust -- relationship -- financial support; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1911953
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This Practical Note reviews a long-term partnership between Operation Orphan–a small development charity–and Danbro–an accounting services firm. This partnership was formed in 2010 when Danbro committed to underwriting 100% of Operation Orphan's UK administrative costs, enabling other donations to directly support orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe and beyond. We discuss the core elements underpinning the partnership: governance arrangements, trust, relationship and long-term financial commitment, and explore how issues of power and partnership sustainability are perceived and managed. The case concludes with a reflective note on the broader implications of this type of SME–charity partnership model.