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ALBERT THE BUS - HIGHROAD FOR OZ
Sponsorship is required for a flagship UK/Aussie venture, being the restoration of a remarkable, well travelled 62-year-old bus, prior to an overland trip to Australia. Albert the Bus is currently in storage within a community of expert vehicle preservationists, with all necessary trades and facilities to hand. The restoration itself is planned, fully detailed and costed and will be shared with genuinely interested parties for their appraisal. "The sponsor is assured of our commitment to fulfilling all expectations in a mutually rewarding enterprise. Once an agreement is in place restoration work can commence immediately". Contact: Andy Stewart. Address: 28 The Almshouses, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7SS. Tel.: 07890564690. E-mail: highroad@andystewart.com.au
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CSSA PORTSMOUTH (CHINESE STUDENTS & SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION IN PORTSMOUTH)
Chinese New Year celebrations begin on 23rd January, 2012 and end on Lantern Festival, 6th February 2012. The dragon will be the icon of this 2012 Chinese year. Chinese Students & Scholars Association in Portsmouth is planning to hold a Chinese New Year Stage Show in the New Theatre Royal (20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD) on 5th February, 2012. "About three hundred people are expected to attend the show, and we are planning to play New Year greeting videos for our sponsors during the event. For best advertising effect, we will also print our sponsors' logos and short advertising text/contact information on our event brochures. If required we can even print your information on the tickets; however, it depends on how much you would like to offer. There are about a thousand Chinese students studying at the University of Portsmouth - so this could be a great opportunity for your company to promote your products/services. Our association is run by voluntary students and managed by the Chinese Embassy in London, and we have regular activities during the whole term period. In addition, we will donate 25% of our ticket revenue and sponsorship funds to helping children in poverty-stricken mountain areas of China, to be confirmed by an official notarisation. The rest of the funds will all be spent on the organisation of the stage show". Contact: Zhuoqun He. Address: Flat 6, Morecambe Court, Rivers Street, Southsea PO5 4PN. Tel.: 07748632021. E-mail: zhuoqun21@vip.qq.com
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5th February, 2012
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DERT LONDON 2012
DERT London 2012 offers an opportunity to support an international traditional sword dancing competition to be held in central London in Spring 2012. The dances are based on the traditional dances of the Northumbrian collieries, which consist of five dancers joined in a ring by flexible metal swords (the rappers). Through a series of high-speed and possibly acrobatic jumps and movements, the dancers tie the swords into a series of knots in various shapes to display to the audience. The competition brings together teams both new and established and invites them to polish their performance and show what they are capable of, alongside some of the most renowned groups in the world. Each year the competition is hosted by a different group in a different location in the UK, where it is taken out into the general public to bring the tradition to new audiences. With the competition traditionally held in pubs, punters will have an introduction to these dances via some of the strongest performances from a selection of groups, including some of the energetic and exciting teams. The competition also serves to bring rapper sword dancers together to share what they're currently doing and gain ideas from each other, helping the dance develop as a living tradition. The main competition will be centred around the pubs of Soho, with peripheral activities throughout the weekend in both Soho and Camden. The peripheral activities will include additional entertainment such as ceilidhs and music sessions to draw in a wider audience, as well as competitions for youth sides and sides performing the traditional dances the art form is based on. "We are currently looking for funding to help cover the costs of running the event, so we can keep entry fees down to encourage new teams to participate. We are also looking for funding to cover additional publicity to promote both the event and this little known English tradition". Contact: Owen Barritt. Address: 22 Abercorn Way, London SE1 5HL. Tel.: 07849 859070. E-mail: info@dert2012.co.uk.
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1st April, 2012
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DODWORTH MINERS MEMORIAL FUND
The Dodworth & District Miners Memorial Fund was proposed to "procure, provide and maintain a memorial which could act as a focal point in the village of Dodworth, Barnsley to coal miners killed or injured in the surrounding areas from 1850 to the present day". Various continuing 'awareness events' are being proposed to highlight the construction of the memorial including canoeing, paragliding, sporting and other expeditionary events. This is a unique opportunity to record our rich social mining history and heritage for others to learn from. The surrounding mines supplied coal to the great industries on which our country was built - coal that heated our homes and powered our railways and our navy's ships which were used to discover the British Empire. All donations will be gratefully received and should be paid direct to the 'Dodworth & District Miners Memorial Fund' holding account by electronic transfer. • Account details: Dodworth & District Miners Memorial Fund. • Sort code: 11-00-23. • Account number: 01834551. Donations can be made at any Halifax Bank over the counter, using the sort code, account number and recipient details supplied. Contact: Richard G. Jessop. E-mail: Jessjessop2003@yahoo.co.uk.
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LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Lakes for Living, Lakes for Life is a first in the UK. It will bring together senior decision makers from all over the world to enjoy enthusiastic discussion of how those involved in business, the community and the environment can and should work together for the benefit of lake environments. The conference will be jointly hosted by the Environment Agency and Lake District National Park Authority in the perfect location of the Lake District National Park, England's largest National Park and home to the country's longest 'mere', Windermere, deepest water, Wastwater and tallest 'pike', Scafell. The venue for the event will be the four-star Low Wood Hotel, which occupies a privileged shoreline setting offering fine views across Lake Windermere. The organisers can offer potential sponsors an excellent platform to promote their organisation within this renowned location and stunning environment. The conference aims to bring together all those who work with lakes worldwide and contribute to the development of the network of practitioners across Europe and beyond. Over 150 senior decision makers and influencers are expected to attend from environmental, economic and community sectors associated with Lakeland access across the globe. Through workshops, site visits and key note speeches, the conference will deliver and collate the very best of experience and current practice. In addition, delegates will benefit from the chance to build networks with overseas colleagues and learn about their successes and experiences. Delegates taking part in the debate will come from worldwide organisations including the Living Lakes Network in Europe and beyond and the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) in the US and Canada, as well as a host of key UK environmental alliances including Natural England, The National Trust, the RSPB and the Forestry Commission. Together with the strong presence of organisations with an economic direction, such as Cumbria Tourism and the North West Development Agency, their combined experiences will enrich the conference and contribute to future worldwide lake management policy. The day programme includes energising and inspiring international presentations by key sector representatives. Structured workshops will address each element of the mix to explore and understand the core issues. Delegates will also enjoy practical site visits to see exemplars of environmental, community and business initiatives to stimulate discussion between all those who work in the economic, environmental and community sectors within lake catchments. Each destination catchment has its share of problems, attractions and opportunities. A programme of evening entertainment will add a lighter touch to the proceedings as delegates are invited to enjoy the company of new found friends and colleagues against the magnificent backdrop of the Lake District. "We will forge strong working relationships with all our sponsors to identify the potential synergies between our organisations and ensure our objectives are aligned and promoted effectively. There are a number of sponsorship packages available which are outlined in the conference brochure, A Slice of the Action, available via the download button. These can be tailored to your individual requirements which we would be pleased to discuss further". Contact: Julian Smith, External Fundraiser. Address: Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7RL. Tel.: 01539 792605. E-mail: julian.smith@lake-district.gov.uk.
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THE NATIONAL TRUST
The National Trust is Europe's leading conservation charity, with over 3.4 million loyal members. It cares for historic properties, internationally acclaimed gardens, coastline and countryside for everyone to enjoy, both now and in the future. The Trust is looking to work with like-minded companies on a variety of commercially attractive sponsorship opportunities. A relationship with The National Trust sends out a clear message about commitment to conservation, the environment and the preservation of our nation's heritage. Research has shown that Trust members see commercial partnerships as a clear endorsement of the brand or product. Promotional opportunities drive sales whilst benefiting from a positive association with the Trust in the minds of customers. Contact: Elin Horgan, Corporate Partnerships Manager. Address: The National Trust, Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA. Tel.: 01793 817507. E-mail: elin.horgan@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Current opportunities include:
• Major programme sponsorship top tier sponsorship packages based around key areas of the Trust's work including Gardens, Discovery and Outdoors
• National Trust Music Festival: twelve high profile summer concerts at four key Trust properties
• From Plot to Plate - a series of over one hundred events focusing on growing, producing and cooking food
• Working Holidays scheme - the longest running National Trust volunteering programme with over 4,000 participants annually
Bespoke sponsorship packages can be created to meet the sponsor's marketing objectives, but the benefits of working with the National Trust include:
• Association with the powerful and trusted National Trust brand
• Access to 3.4 million National Trust members, 82% ABC1
• Coverage and acknowledgement in National Trust communications
• Excellent corporate social responsibility and PR story
Sponsor branding opportunities
• Corporate hospitality at some of the nation's most prestigious properties
• Staff benefits including free entry passes and an employee volunteering programme
Members
• 3.4 million members/1.7 million households
• 82% are ABC1
• 37% 35-54 years families with children under 16
• 39% 45-64 years independent adults
Visitors
• 13 million visits to houses and gardens each year
• 50 million visits to coast and countryside spaces each year
• 500,000 visits by school children each year
• 80% of the population live within twenty miles of a National Trust property
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TOM STODDART'S PERSPECTIVES EXHIBITION 2012
Perspectives is an exhibition featuring the work of award-winning photographer Tom Stoddart. For £75,000.00 it will put its sponsor's identity at the heart of London for the seven-week duration of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at a prime site, adjacent to a designated broadcast media platform. The exhibition's 100 signature black and white images will form a major retrospective of his finest work during a career spanning forty years. Perspectives chronicles Tom's hardhitting coverage of international news, conflicts and humanitarian crises, as well as subjects closer to home such as politics, people and the rich social diversity of British life. One of the world's most respected photojournalists, Tom continues to produce campaigning photographic projects on serious world issues. In July 1991 he travelled to Sarajevo to document the civil war that was engulfing Yugoslavia. This work was published worldwide. Returning a year later for The Sunday Times Magazine, Tom was seriously injured in heavy fighting around the Bosnian parliament buildings. After recovering, he produced a powerful feature on the aftermath of the Mississippi floods, followed by an award-wining photo-essay on the harsh regime for the training of Chinese Olympic Child Gymnasts. In 1993 he returned to Sarajevo to report on the hardship of life in the city during a freezing winter under siege. In 1997 Tony Blair gave Tom exclusive access for three months to document his election campaign. He was subsequently given exclusive access to Gordon Brown and David Cameron. Tom's acclaimed in-depth coverage of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa continues to be widely published and referenced in the international media. Now established as one of the world's most respected photojournalists, Tom continues to produce campaigning photographic projects on serious world issues. More recently he has been travelling around his own country, capturing intimate moments and portraits that illustrate the diversity and character of Britain and its people. Perspectives will be staged alongside City Hall - framed by the iconic Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast and 'Gherkin' building. The area will be the London hub of 2012 activity outside the Olympic Park. Energy is gathering there already among those aware of what is planned. Tom's last event there - iWitness, opened by Joanna Lumley for the DEC - attracted more than 300,000 visitors. This will be far exceeded during the Games. £75,000.00 will secure exclusive sponsorship of a high quality photographic exhibition supported by video; creative design and project management; expertise of a top design, manufacture and installation team; and staff on site daily to greet and inform visitors and security. Partial sponsorship/partnership is an option.
The presence of large screens 200 metres from Perspectives, transmitting live coverage of the sports events, will also attract huge crowds. One of the thirty-five key Ambassador Pods will also be located on the site and adjacent to City Hall and will be used for entertaining VIP/celebrity guests. "We would like the exhibition to be a collaborative project with an imaginative partner who shares our vision, although part/shared funding is a possibility. PR opportunities have been scoped". Contact: Ms Glyn Strong, Project Director. Address: 137 Thomas More Street, Hermitage Waterside, London E1W 1YD. Tel.: 0044 (0) 7806 920087. E-mail: glyn@glynstrong.co.uk.
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ODD BOY FILM
Odd Boy Film offers the opportunity to sponsor a short film based on the poem My Black Skin, written by Nicholas Pinnock. The film is inspired by Black History Month in October 2011. "We are looking for a small amount of sponsorship to enable us to go into production. The piece is primarily a 'talking heads' in style, but with more movement, shot in black and white and with a fairly loose camera style. The length of the piece will be approximately three minutes. Throughout the film we intercut between different people: men, women and children from all walks of life, unknown, known and well-known from all over England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, reciting either a word, a line or a verse from the poem. We will see these people in the various locations where they live or work, so as to get across the feeling that the people the poem refers to, and is for, are those who are these people - everyday people from different walks of life, that do different things and may have different levels of reference/relevance in the piece, but that all share a common bond: the fact that black skin is important to them. Intercut into the poem will be film and pictures of iconic people from history: Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, Sidney Poitier, William Wilberforce, JFK, Rosa Parks, Jesse Owens and Abraham Lincoln. We will feature a black albino and someone doing sign language; a foreign language speaker; and someone with limited abilities, so that as many people as possible will be represented by, and will identify with, the piece. We also feel it necessary to include people from other races with an established link to black culture, either through what they do for/with the black community or if they are linked to it through marriage or are parents to black, mixed race children. Our aim is have two to three charities on board, such as the ACLT and the Skin Cancer Research Fund, to help raise awareness. We will look to submit to broadcast by the end of October. Please invest in a worthwhile creative and social piece". Contact: Ryan Elliott. Address: 6b Friern Road, London SE22 0AT. Tel.: 0044 7976727611. E-mail: ryan@ryan-elliott.com.
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