TORQUAY GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Torquay Girls' Grammar School's current gym is a testament to the builders of the day. "Unfortunately that day was in 1939 and the single badminton court-sized gym can only be described as small and sad. It was designed to be used by only 120 girls, some of whom, on returning after more than half a century, recognise the same wall bars and ropes as either old friends or instruments of torture. The gym cannot cope with the sporting demands of our 860 girls. Parts of it are crumbling, parts of it are mouldy, parts of it are absent (no showers) and all parts are smelly. This is hardly surprising after seventy-two years of loyal service. We have the site, the plans and the planning pre-application for a four badminton court Sports Hall, with fitness suite, classroom and amenities. We hope to raise £100,000 to support a bid to the Department of Education. I am sure you are aware that there were no women shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year recently! This was despite many worthy female candidates who had arguably achieved greater feats than some candidates listed. Chrissie Wellington, four times world champion tri-athlete, is a deserving example. Our girls are rightly outraged by this turn of events, so I have encouraged them to respond by becoming either (i) the future editor of a publication entitled to vote for the award; or (ii) a world champion sportswoman that they cannot ignore. As an outstanding school (Ofsted, September 2011), I know we can give our girls the motivation, the skills and the guidance to fulfil either of these ambitions. Unfortunately, as our flyer clearly shows, we cannot provide them with the facilities to become champion sportswomen. We desperately need a Sports Hall - and feel the fact that we do not have one is an extension of the discrimination highlighted by the Award. Your sponsorship would support our efforts to enable girls to improve their fitness, participate in sport and perhaps have the chance to become future world champions. These girls will become tommorow's leaders and your sponsorship would resonate in their minds". Contact: Dr Nicholas Smith, Headteacher. Address: 30 Shiphay Lane, Shiphay, Torquay TQ2 7DY. Tel.: 01803 613215. Fax: 01803 616 724. E-mail:

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EAST DURHAM COMMUNITY TRANSPORT: UNI-TRIPS
Uni-Trips is a new initiative that will bring together Durham University students and the local community in cultural and educational exchange. Uni-Trips was created with help from University students who have outlined their need for a scheduled service that will enable them to visit local Community Groups plus attractions, events and places of natural, educational and historical interest within the safety and security of a members-only club that focuses on their needs and one which they will support, patronise and promote.   •   Uni-Trips is about cultural exchange and understanding   •   Uni-Trips is about promoting the north east of England to visiting future leaders   •   Uni-Trips is about making visitors feel safe, valued and welcome   •   Uni-Trips is about supporting Community Groups and local business   •   Uni-Trips is about bringing the University into the community   •   Uni-Trips is about bringing the community into the University   •   Uni-Trips is about education, experience and interaction   •   Uni-Trips is about giving a local voice to International ears   •   Uni-Trips is about supporting community transport   •   Uni-Trips is about ... so much more. Students will become members of Uni-Trips and will be offered the opportunity to volunteer for the service which will enhance their skills and increase their experiences. There are 15,000 students attending Durham University, which is regarded as the third best university in the UK and in the top fifteen in the world - 25% are international students. "We believe that there is a real opportunity for the right sponsor to align themselves to the service and become associated with the great charitable works that it will both deliver and promote, and will be given significant brand awareness through signage on the Uni-Trips vehicles, prominent exposure on the Uni-Trips website and the social networking sites too, in addition to all Uni-Trips' stationery and merchandising. Student volunteers will assist in promotion as Uni-Trips 'Socialites' through their social networking connections. We could not find anything like it at any other university in the UK and, therefore, the opportunity to expand the Uni-Trips model across the academic network is a very real prospect". Contact: Liam Wetherill, Manager. Address: East Durham Community Transport, Unit 7A, 3 Cook Way, Peterlee, County Durham SR8 2HY. Tel.: 0191 518 4321. Fax: 0191 500 410. E-mail:

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Benefits

This not-for-profit scheme offers all-round benefits to all parties involved

  •   Students achieve their goals of volunteering and learning about the culture and history of the North East Region and also have the opportunity to volunteer with Uni-Trips and/or the community groups they visit
  •   The Community Groups who have the opportunity to tell eager visitors about their organisation, history and activities, and also generate income to aid their sustainability from a percentage of Uni-Trips' ticket sales and who, by selling their wares, may also attract young and enthusiastic volunteers
  •   Durham University benefits from having students that have a more rounded experience during their stay which in turn will attract more students by their endorsement
  •   Community transport benefits because any surplus generated from ticket sales after transport costs have been deducted goes towards providing accessible transport to people in deprived communities who are socially excluded through mobility problems and isolation.

SCIENCE OXFORD
Science Oxford is an independent charity founded in 1985 with a mission to "Encourage the pursuit of Science and Enterprise". The charity runs extensive science engagement outreach activities with schools in its region and operates a small science and discovery centre in Oxford. "We have a number of sponsorship opportunities, ranging from a major capital project to create a new planetarium and science centre on a site we have purchased for the purpose in the centre of Oxford, to sponsorship of our ongoing schools and public engagement programmes. A detailed description of our activities can be found on our website". Contact: Ian Griffin, Chief Executive. Address: 1-5 London Place, Oxford OX4 1BD. Tel.: 01865 810029. Fax: 01865 791854. E-mail:

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