Corporate Partnerships: Join our Values Circle
A pioneering partnership programme for companies seeking to reimagine the world and the way they work.
Watershed is a sector leading and values led cultural organisation and charity. Centred around cinema and creative technology, we are widely known for our leading work on issues such as climate justice, inclusion, accessibility and new technologies.
Like-minded, ethical businesses are invited to join us as partners and become part of our Values Circle, offering exceptional opportunities for your business in both CSR and brand awareness, whilst financially supporting our charitable impact.
“As soon as I could drive, age 17, I raced to the Watershed to see all the indies my local would never play.”
— Edgar Wright, film director
“When I visit I can sense that the atmosphere is welcoming, friendly, inclusive, and creative and that is what motivates me to support Watershed.”
— Watershed Supporter 2025
Join us
To find out more about joining our Values Circle and its extensive range of opportunities, please email Bella Whately, Head of Development, to arrange a call or a coffee with one of our senior management team. We look forward to meeting you.
To find out more about the kind of businesses we invite to join our Values Circle, please visit our fundraising policy.
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Our partners will gain:
A unique marketing opportunity to promote your company and values to Watershed audiences, on the bustling Bristol Harbourside and online.
The opportunity to deliver on CSR objectives by learning from and our sector leading work on social and climate justice, creativity and technology
Publicly supporting a much loved and high profile venue, charity and social enterprise
And exposure to:
- Around 400,000 Watershed visitors each year
- City centre location in Bristol with footfall of c10k per day
- Active and engaged social media and newsletter followers (around 70k)
- Sector leading work on environmental responsibility, inclusion, access, new technologies and responsible HR.
“Watershed is one of the most culturally upbeat and lively venues in the UK.”
— Mark Kermode, Journalist/Film Critic
“I want to see Watershed thrive and continue to offer a brilliant selection of international films, events and a social space that's open to everyone.”
— Watershed Supporter 2025