CALEDONIAN CHALLENGE: SCOTTISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Caledonian Challenge is Scotland's premier outdoor team ultra-challenge event. The challenge is for teams of four people to complete fifty-four miles within 24 hours, whilst raising funds for the Scottish Community Foundation to help strengthen local communities. The epic journey will take participants through some of the UK's most remote, rugged and stunningly beautiful landscapes. In just one day, participants will experience majestic views of Ben Nevis - the UK's highest mountain, the splendour of Glen Coe, the wilds of Rannoch Moor and the scenic Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. The Caledonian Challenge was founded in 1996. Since then, more than 12,000 people have successfully taken part and raised over £8 million to support the work of the Scottish Community Foundation. The organisers will work closely with sponsors to leverage their sponsorship of the Caledonian Challenge. They can also offer a range of benefits for the sponsor's association with the event, including  •  1,000,000-3,000,000 OTS for the sponsor alone - for title sponsors, the event generated 16,000,000 OTS alone in 2008  •  sponsorship worth up to £60,000 in AVE from PR campaign  •  access to a customer base worth up to £450,000 in potential sales  •  brand exposure to over 1,000,000 website visitors per year  •  brand exposure to over 200 high ranking companies who are entering participants into the Caledonian Challenge  •  brand exposure to over 25,000 sponsors who donate funds to the participants in the Caledonian Challenge  •  branded acknowledgement in The Scotsman supplement going out to 55,000 people  •  demonstration of the sponsoring company's corporate social responsibility by supporting local community life  •  opportunities to product sample with over 2,000 people on the Caledonian Challenge  •  promotion to over 2,000 people with a demonstrable interest in outdoor sports and activities. This list is by no means exhaustive and the organisers can tailor a sponsorship package to suit the sponsor's needs and requirements, resulting in benefits that will postitively impact on the sponsoring company's brand image and equity. "This is your chance to support Scotland's premier outdoor team ultra-challenge in aid of charity". Contact: Stuart Moffat, Events Marketing Executive. Address: Calton House, 1st Floor, 22 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DP. Tel.: 0131 524 0350. E-mail:

Current opportunities

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COMMUNITY CENTRAL CIC: SALUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES
Community Central CIC is a not-for-profit, Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Leeds. "We work in significantly disadvantaged areas to build community cohesion and promote social and financial inclusion through a variety of projects. The event we are seeking sponsorship for is Armley's Salute to the Armed Forces, an outdoor family fun day to support Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 24th June. Our event is currently the only privately organised celebration approved by the Ministry of Defence in Leeds. Our event has attracted an unprecedented amount of interest from the public, as well as the media, so to accommodate this we have expanded on our original plan which was for a much smaller event. This, of course, has also increased the cost of bringing this community event to the residents of Leeds. The area in which the event is to be held is highly diverse in terms of nationalities, cultures, faiths and race, making this an ideal location to highlight that diversity is positive and adds richness to our communities and that Leeds people - regardless of background - respect, appreciate and stand by our British Armed Forces. On the day, civic leaders, our regional Crime Commissioner and members of the uniformed services will be attending with the BBC, other local news broadcasters and the press covering our event. We are looking at making this an annual event. Please contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities associated with this high profile event". Contact: Roxanne Newsome. Address: Castleton Mill, Castleton Close, Leeds LS12 2DS. Tel.: 07511020196. Fax: 07511020196E-mail:

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COMPTON HOSPICE
Compton Hospice, in conjunction with Smile for Joel, are holding a celebrity football match organised by the professional company Sellebrity Football. "The match will feature stars from Eastenders, The Only Way Is Essex and many more, on May 13th, 2017 at Bescot Stadium, the home of Walsall Football Club in the West Midlands, with a capacity of 10,000. We are looking for sponsorship of £12,500 to stage the match, with sponsors gaining their logos on the teams' kit, advertising on all literature, websites and social media, a corporate hospitality box on the day, and much more. The match will pitch 'Compton Wolves' against the 'Smiling Saddlers' in a friendly to celebrate thirty-five years of Compton Hospice providing end of life care locally, and supporting Smile for Joel, established by Suzy Richards, a Black Country mother whose son, brother and father were killed in the Tunisia terror attack, to support other victims of mass atrocities". Contact: Sue Chance, Head of Fundraising, PR & Trading Subsidiaries. Address: 4 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton WV3 9DH. Tel.: 01902 774529. E-mail:

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EMMAUS NORTH EAST
Emmaus North East is a homelessness charity offering sponsors the opportunity to name a room in its new residence, in return for £2,000.00. "We are converting a former children's home to be a residence for an Emmaus community where fifteen formerly homeless people will live. They will work in the charity's shops and workshop, repairing and reconditioning donated household goods which are then sold in the shops. Local families on tight budgets are able to buy low cost goods and there is an environmental benefit as the donated items would otherwise have been disposed of at landfill sites. Residents, or 'companions' as they are known, get a secure place to live and work, as well as companionship and support to help them recover their confidence and self-respect. They learn useful work skills and eventually will move on to mainstream economic activity and independent living. There are currently twenty-eight Emmaus communities in the UK and over 300 worldwide, though none in the north east of England where there is a pressing need. They are extremely successful in enabling individuals who have lost everything to make a fresh start. Every £1 invested in an Emmaus community returns £11 in economic, social and environmental benefits". Contact: Susan Wilson. Address: 639-643 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5HA. Tel.: 07885 591466. E-mail:

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THE LISTENING POST CIC
The Listening Post CIC is a new community counselling service for the Basildon district. "Hi, thank you for taking the time to look at our sponsorship opportunity.   •  Our Aim | We aim to improve the mental health and well-being of residents in one of the most deprived areas of Essex, promoting community cohesion and reducing isolation. Our vision at The Listening Post CIC is to be able to provide counselling for anyone who wants it, regardless of their financial situation.   •  How you can help | At The Listening Post CIC, in addition to our paying customers, we want to be able to provide counselling either free or heavily subsidised to our most disadvantaged service users. This means we urgently need funding with room hire, supervision and the cost of the therapist all to be taken into account. Please contact us to discuss how we can work together". Contact: Alison Cunningham. Address: The Listening Post C.I.C, Unit 12, Laindon Centre, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5TE. Tel.: 01268 542821. E-mail:

Benefits to you and your organisation

: invites to our media events to maximise your exposure
: listings in any publications (including any online releases)
: last but not least, by sponsoring our work in the community you and your organisation will be associated with providing a service that our research tells us is desperately needed in our area.

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MUSIC AT PAXTON
  •   About Music at Paxton - established in response to local demand in 2006, Music at Paxton is a charitable organisation which produces an annual Chamber Music Festival each July in the tranquil setting of Paxton House, an eighteenth century Palladian country house, near the historic town of Berwick-upon-Tweed in the Scottish Borders. "From a pilot weekend in 2006, we have grown to a ten-day summer festival, featuring international celebrity artists alongside emerging young talent and the best of the UK's established chamber musicians, with audiences who travel from Edinburgh and the Lothians, Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, Glasgow, and beyond.  •   About Paxton House - an eighteenth century John Adam mansion, Paxton House nestles in the banks of the River Tweed. Full of treasures, the house is home to a magnificent collection of Chippendale and Trotter furniture, and boasts beautiful gardens and extensive woodland and riverside grounds. Concerts are held in the stunning Picture Gallery, an intimate venue seating 140, the largest built for a private home in Scotland, and an outreach of the National Galleries of Scotland. With its wonderful acoustics, domed roof-light that lets in the summer sun and walls hung high with paintings from the National Galleries of Scotland's collection, it is an idyllic setting for chamber music.   •   2016 Festival - headlining the 2016 festival are violinist Alina Ibragimova, cellist Pieter Wispelwey and pianist Cédric Tiberghien, in a residency over the opening weekend alongside the Doric String Quartet, allowing scope for concerts of wide ranging formats and the opportunity for audiences to interact with our artists in varied settings. During the week we will present a Live Music Now Scotland showcase of emerging artists, who will also perform elsewhere in the community around the time of the festival. The closing weekend will feature the internationally-renowned Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. Full programme details are available on request". Contact: Elizabeth Macdonald, General Manager. Tel.: 07719702265. Address: 31 Kirk Park, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1BJ. E-mail:

  •   Support a local charity, and engage with the communities on both sides of the border.
  •   Promote your business to audiences drawn from the length and breadth of the UK.
  •   Entertain existing and potential clients, and reward staff.

Sponsor a concert from £2,500

  •   Full page colour inside cover advertisement in programme.
  •   Prominent acknowledgement as sponsor on website - www.musicatpaxton.co.uk.
  •   Prominent acknowledgement as sponsor on all printed materials and publicity.
  •   Display facilities.
  •   Agreed number of reserved seats and complimentary programmes.
  •   Opportunity to entertain guests at Paxton House through receptions and dinners.*

* Costs to be borne by sponsor.

"The above are simply illustrations, and we would be pleased to discuss alternative sponsorship packages according to your requirements. Financial information can be supplied on request".
 

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OPERA SERIA
Opera Seria is a new opera company established in Manchester to bring emerging operatic professionals together with local people to enhance Manchester's cultural community. "We are dedicated to giving our soloists the ability to sing roles they might otherwise not sing early in their careers, enabling them to strengthen their experience and their CVs as they emerge into the larger professional world. We also want people from all walks of life to participate in the art form that is opera, by giving them opportunities to get involved in the company through our Community Chorus and our Acting Opera programme. We want to reach out to the disenfranchised community members, as we believe music is a great way to empower disadvantaged and socially isolated people, giving them something to tap their creative energies and feel proud about. We are seeking financial support to fund our outreach programmes as well as our main productions. Upcoming productions include a Gala Concert, Anna Bolena, Don Giovanni and I Capuleti e i Montecchi. We have a range of sponsorship packages that includes brand and logo identity on marketing and promotional materials, tickets, corporate hospitality, advertising in programmes, etc. Please get in touch to discuss how we can work together to bring opera to the wider Manchester community". Contact: Rochelle Hart, Artistic Director. Tel.: 0785 220 1029.
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SEASIDE RADIO LTD.
Here's a fantastic opportunity to really do your bit for the community. Sponsor Seaside Radio, community radio for Holderness in East Yorkshire. There are all sorts of opportunities to get involved in the sort of radio that really gets listeners, both on air and on-line. Show your commitment to the community - and sponsor them! Contact: Lyz Turner, Project Manager. Address: 27 Seaside Road, Withernsea, East Yorkshire HU19 2DL. Tel.: 01964 611427. Fax: 01964 611427. E-mail: lyz@seasideradio.co.uk.
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THE SUFFOLK BROKERAGE: SUFFOLK CARE AWARDS 2018
The Suffolk Care Awards 2018 recognise exemplary care practice. They highlight the important and crucial job that high-quality carers and innovative care providers do, day-in and day-out. The organisers are seeking sponsorship for the ten category awards, and also for the event evening, with packages ranging from £500 to £3,000. There are ten categories which recognise excellent care practice - they include innovative dementia care, end of life care, inspiring leaders and managers, food and drink, and a special recognition award for a carer or care company nominated by an individual. The winners' evening takes place in October. For an idea of how the evening works, click to view a video on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/192171937. "Since it was launched in 2016, the Suffolk Care Awards has grown to become an important event and key date in the calendar for the county's health and social care workforce. Those who have won say the awards make them feel valued for the work they are doing, looking after and caring for others. Those who get through to the Final receive recognition for their achievement. In an industry which often faces criticism and bad press, these awards are about recognising the - often unsung - heroes who are dedicated to their profession and are passionate about innovating and improving people's lives. We believe the awards lead by example and help encourage other care providers to improve and innovate. Each year the awards have brought to light amazing examples of caring and care practice. The winners' evening is a great opportunity for carers and care organisations to come together to network and share great examples of care practice. Winning the awards, and having their stories told in the media, helps shine a light on fantastic care provision in the county. The awards represent an opportunity for businesses and organisations with a connection to the care sector to build a brand association with this successful county-wide initiative. They are run by The Suffolk Brokerage, an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising care standards, and The Suffolk Association of Independent Care Providers, an organisation for independent or voluntary care providers". Much more information is available on request (or click the download button below). Contact: Louise Whitley, Workforce Development Manager. Address: Unit 9, Norfolk House, Williamsport Way, Lion Barn Industrial Estate, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8RW. Tel.: 01449 720400. Fax: 01449 720400. E-mail: louise.whitley@suffolkbrokerage.co.uk
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  •   Sponsors listed in catalogue and website
  •   Sponsors' logos will feature in all publicity documents including catalogue, advertising in magazines and newspapers and on the website
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