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| OA/PL001 |
BANKSIDE FROST FAIR
Bankside Frost Fair is London's largest, free winter event, to take place along the River Thames outside Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on 14th-16th December. Having previously won a Visit London award the Frost Fair is now in its fifth year and attracts over 140,000 visitors. The concept of the event is historical, 200 years ago the river in the Bankside area would freeze over and a Frost Fair would take place on it. The Frost Fair turns the area into a winter wonderland where you can find London's biggest winter market, husky dog sledding, ice sculptures, street theatre, music, workshops and a bar serving mulled wine. The events starts with a spectacular lantern parade and on the Saturday there is a boat procession. Media coverage has included BBC London, London Tonight, Magic Radio, Smooth FM, The Guardian, The Times, The Observer, Daily Mirror, Time Out, Metro, Evening Standard, London Lite, Woman's Own, Junior, First and Prima. Other marketing includes advertising, promotional material and a website. Various levels of sponsorship and benefits are available with varying exposure throughout the event. "This is ideal for sponsors who want to reach a wide audience and be associated with London's fastest growing event". Contact: Lisa Holmes, Tourism Officer. Address: 15 Spa Road, London SE16 3QW. Tel.: 020 7525 2296. Fax: 020 7525 1529. E-mail: lisa.holmes@southwark.gov.uk
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| OA/PL002 |
THE BEAUFORD BELLE
The Beauford Belle is no ordinary car! With her looks she is one of the most photographed cars in the UK and enjoys regularly participating in the London, Chantilly, Maastricht, Disney, Edinburgh and Paris annual parades. • World wide TV exposure: With the New Year's Day London Parade not far away, here is a fantastic opportunity for sponsors to become involved with The Beauford Belle. She has been photographed with some of her best friends, including The Pink Panther, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Minis from The Italian Job. Her passengers have included among others, London's Town Crier, London's Ambassador for Goodwill, The Blue Flamingo from New Zealand and Betty Boo from America. The Beauford Belle is currently seeking sponsorship to enable initiatives that will help raise publicity for charities through parades and events. She also loves to be involved in corporate functions, films, TV, weddings and other special occasions. So well known is she that she has her own poem: "There is a car that casts a spell, She goes by the name of The Beauford Belle, She leads parades both near and far, With her classic lines she is a star. She's very sexy and sublime, In red and black she is divine. She loves publicity, photos too, She's more than happy to pose for you. So when you see her, wave and smile At her stunning looks and unique style!". She is very excited about any new possibilities! Contact: Andy or Julie. Address: 1 Forest View Avenue, Leyton, London E10 6DX. Tel.: 07974 654 457. E-mail: divpups@tiscali.co.uk.
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| OA/PL003 |
THE BRAIN TRUST
The Brain Trust, which was established by Tony Buzan, promotes research into the study of thought processes. It provides financial encouragement for mental awareness and practical cognitive activities of all kinds. The charity is seeking sponsorship for the Brain of the Year Award. This prestigious award is made to recognise superlative mental achievements and, over the years, has not only honoured some highly talented individuals but has also helped to create greater awareness of the potential for mental achievements which lies within us all. All profits from the event are applied to the Trust's charitable purposes. The Award process is structured to provide the sponsors with maximum promotional benefit. Contact: Eddie Oliver, Vice President. Address: 96 Endlebury Road, Chingford, London E4 6QQ. Tel.: 020 8529 0860. E-mail: eddie@eoliver.fsbusiness.co.uk.
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| OA/PL004 |
 CREATIVE NETWORKS
Creative Networks is looking for a company or person prepared to sponsor the costs for advertising and fees for a software license for a new, start up, fully licensed bingo website at http://www.merseybingo.co.uk. In return the sponsor will be on the front page of the site and of every e-mail as Merseybingo sponsor for a full twelve months. The company is looking for one company to be sole, main sponsor and is seeking sponsorship funding of around £3,500, or more if possible. The owner currently owns and runs a small hosting business, banner exchange and dating site. Merseybingo will launch as an affiliate to one of Aqua Gaming's partner sites and will operate as a full site which is connected to all Aqua Gaming's sites, to pool players and prizes. More information on the software and company supplier follows."Bingo Solutions: reap the benefits of one of the largest bingo networks in the United Kingdom by joining the open network. In operation for over two years, this unique network has over fifty sites feeding into a common bingo room where pooled players benefit from enhanced jackpots, promotion give-aways and chat rooms. Your website is built with an affiliate program which enables building awareness of your site and improvements in traffic. What's more we are the only multi-currency bingo offering on the market which gives you the flexibility to set up in a range of territories. If you are looking to focus solely on customer acquisition and want to use the experts to run player management, promotions, competition, retention strategies, chat rooms moderators and newsletters then the open network is for you". Contact: Ian Slevin. Address: 10 Union Bank Lane, Widnes WA8 5XB. Tel.: 0845 8381035. Fax: 0845 8381036. E-mail: admin@creative-networks.co.uk
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| OA/PL005 |
EXPLOSION ENTERTAINMENTS
Explosion Entertainments is a registered Community Interest Company, number 594797, a Social Enterprise that connects entertainers with good causes throughout the UK. Its primary purpose is to help charities and not-for-profit organisations with their fundraising events. It achieves this by giving entertainers, of all levels of skills and talents, the opportunity to promote themselves by performing before audiences on a voluntary basis. Explosion Entertainments operates through a website which allows it to reach every local community throughout the UK. As a Social Enterprise its process also brings volunteers (the entertainers) into the local community. The whole process is totally free to all - Explosion Entertainments does not charge at any stage and no one receives any earnings from the organisation. "We are looking for a sponsor(s) (individual or corporate) who can help us to expand our operation throughout the United Kingdom. Excellent opportunity for a Sponsor to be promoted throughout the UK". Contact: Michael Dean, Administrator. Address: 37 Hogarth Avenue, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8BE. Tel.: 01277 849047. E-mail: michael@explosionentertainments.org.
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OA/PL006 |
PERFORMING ARTS MANAGEMENT LTD.
Sponsorship opportunities are available in connection with Performing Arts Management - the UK's leading promoter of open air, picnic-in-the-park style concerts with fireworks and special effects. Touring from June to September each year, the company visits over twenty of the UK's finest stately homes, castles and parks. The live orchestral element is provided by the organisation's own Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Roderick Dunk. Venue capacities range from 3,000 to 10,000, depending on the programme. Benefits of sponsorship can include pre-concert publicity (leaflets, posters, press releases etc.), on-site branding (various locations: stage, site, ticket checkpoints, etc.), sampling of products and many more. A comprehensive sponsorship presentation, complete with full demographics, can be found at http://www.performingarts.co.uk/sponsorship.htm. Contact: Roderick Dunk, Artistic Director. Address: 7 Canalside, Clarence Mill, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5JZ. Tel.: 01625 575681. Fax: 01625 572839. E-mail: dunk@performingarts.co.uk.
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| OB/0001 |
CASPIAN PUBLISHING
Caspian Publishing, specialists in business communication, can offer sponsors a wide variety of ways of working in partnership with 'the voice of British business', the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). There are opportunities available in connection with magazines, books and guides, and also in connection with the range of hospitality events, conferences and awards which they organise (see details below). Contact: Jon Dunham, Business Development Manager. Address: Caspian Publishing Ltd., 198 King's Road, London SW3 5XP. Tel.: 020-7592-8917. E-mail: lb2@caspianpublishing.co.uk.
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Current opportunities
Legendary Dinners provide an opportunity to meet, talk and be entertained by high profile speakers
Conferences, seminars and networking events
Over 40 events a year are organised, covering all areas of business management
Growing Business Awards
Celebrating the achievement of Britain's fastest growing businesses, these awards are presented jointly by Real Business magazine and the CBI
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| OB/0002 |
CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY (CBI)
Positioning your company, brand and message alongside the CBI means that you will be working with some of the most influential business organisations in the UK. CBI members are from every industry sector and across all parts of the UK. Among its members are 83% of the FTSE Top 100 and half of the FTSE Top 500 as well as almost 1,000 fast-growth companies from the lucrative small to medium-sized businesses sector (source: CBI). Contact: Frances Hughes, Head of Marketing. Address: Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU. Tel.: 020-7395-8220. Fax: 020-7497-3646. E-mail: frances.hughes@cbi.org.uk.
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Current opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available across a wide range of activities including conferences and events, dinners, awards, business guides, surveys and research and one-off projects.
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| OB/0003 |
FULCRUM CHALLENGE
Management development courses for young people. Address: Luccombe Business Centre, Milton Abbas Centre, Dorset DT11 0BD. Contact: John Hunt. Tel.: 01258-881399. Fax: 01258-881300. office@fulcrum-challenge.org.
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| OB/0004 |
INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS
Contact the Business Development office. Address: 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED. Tel.: 0207-766-8885. Fax: 0207-766-8789. E-mail: busdev@iod.co.uk.
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| OB/0005 |
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (IPRA)
This prestigious professional association offers worldwide access to top communications professionals in 75 countries. It holds consultative status with the United Nations and creates partnerships with national professional associations on every continent. A range of sponsorship opportunities is available including an annual competition recognising professional excellence, publications, seminars and conferences, internet programmes, scholarship awards and other creative initiatives designed in partnership with the sponsor. Contact: James Holt, General Manager. Address: Cheltonian House, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9EL. Tel.: 01932-461-188. Fax: 01932-461-159. E-mail: iprasec@compuserve.com.
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| OB/0006 |
LONDON SOCIETY OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
There are opportunities to develop an association with the London Society of Chartered Accountants and its membership through a partnership involving its top-tier and lower profile annual events, as listed below. By partnering any one or more of these events, the Partner will gain access to a number of benefits; for example, exclusive access to the database of the LSCA, coverage in the London Accountant, which claims a circulation of 36,000 per issue and post-event access to all attendees after each event. Access to the LSCA database, website and magazine have never been offered in tandem with the individual event benefits, thus giving the program huge potential as a tool for generating new business leads and raising awareness within the finance industry of London, say the organisation. Contact: Ben Jesse, Sponsorship Executive. Address: Chartered Accountants' Hall, PO Box 433, London EC2P 2BJ. Tel.: 020 7920 8100. Fax: 020 7920 0547. E-mail: ben_jesse@hotmail.com
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WORLD ADVERTISING RESEARCH CENTER
Under the banner of Admap, its flagship publication, the World Advertising Research Centre runs a highly successful series of conferences and seminars focussing on advertising, marketing and media issues. The organisation runs these events both in the UK and now in mainland Europe; soon, it will be running them in the United States. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact: Mike Crosby, Sales Manager. Address: 1, Ivory square, Plantation Wharf, London SW11 3UF. tel.: +44 (0)20 7326 8606. Fax: +44 (0)20 7326 8601. E-mail: mike_crosby@warc.com
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| OCF/0001 |
localmouth
localmouth is a website that aims to help us all get more involved with our local communities. It provides a central page for every local community in Britain through which local people of all backgrounds can share information about local clubs and groups and local events and where they can share advice about the local area. The organisers are looking for a sponsor who believes in their site's central mission of supporting local communities and who is interested in partnering with them as they grow. The sponsor's logo would be featured on the website and mentioned in its literature. Contact: Matt Collins. E-mail: matt@localmouth.com.
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| OCF/0002 |
PAWLETT IT CENTRE COMMITTEE
Pawlett IT Centre Committee is planning the building and equipping of an IT Centre, for further education, introducing over 50s to IT, helping those too poor to buy their own computer and (with a total lack of anything of interest for the young in the area) to give the younger generation access to leisure and learning. Sponsorship support is urgently sought for this project. Contact: Len Harrison. Address: 33 Manor Road, Pawlett, Somerset TA6 4SN. Tel.: 01278-683520. E-mail: pawlett@ntlworld.com.
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| OCF/0003 |
PRIORY ASSOCIATION CAN DO APPEAL
Under the aegis of the Priory Association CAN DO Appeal, sponsorship support is sought in connection with the development of a range of community facilities which will be open to the people of Portsmouth. The facililties will include a new indoor tennis centre, a new drama and dance centre, a new health and fitness centre, a new information and communications technology centre and new science laboratories. Most of the facilities (with the exception of the science labs.) are being built on the site of a state community school, which has just achieved Sports College status. Either full sponsorship or a contribution is sought, with many PR opportunities available, say the organisers of the Appeal, including the naming of the relevant building after the sponsor. A full business plan is available, including costings and a more detailed description of sponsorship opportunities, together with an analysis of the target audience. Contact: Pauline Rowson, Managing Director. Address: Unit 10, Broadmarsh Business Centre, Harts Farm Way, Havant PO9 1HS. Tel.: 023-9244-9665. Fax: 023-9244-9601. E-mail: pauline@rowmark.co.uk.
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SEFTON COUNCIL LEISURE SERVICES
A sponsor is sought for the award winning Kids EXCEL programme. The programme operates in primary schools across Sefton (Merseyside) delivering extra-curricular physical activity/exercise classes and educational components to around 2,000 children each week. The classes are aimed at improving grass roots sports skills and increasing knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity. The children are awarded stamps each week on their 'passport to health and fitness' with prizes awarded at regular intervals including certificates, baseball caps, waterbottles, t-shirts and sweatshirts, with sponsors' logos included. The current 3-year sponsorship deal with BHP Petroleum has now expired and a new sponsor is sought to move the project forward. This is one of a host of sponsorship opportunities within the EXCEL programme, say the department, who will provide a copy of their Annual Report on request. Contact: Mike Parker, Proncipal Exercise & Health Development Manager. Address: Pavilion Buildings, 99-105 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1RJ. Tel.: 0151-934-2377. Fax: 0151-934-2359. E-mail: mike.parker@leisure.sefton.gov.uk
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| OE/0001 |
BOLTON SHOW
Bolton Metro Leisure Services offer sponsorship of the Bolton Show, the biggest event in the Leisure Services' outdoor events calendar. This family entertainment show offers free admission to the public and last year had an attendance of some 60-65,000 visitors. This year's dates are 18th and 19th August. Sponsorship opportunities are available in packages of various aspects of the show; alternatively, sole sponsorship may be available, subject to discussion/negotiation. Contact: Chris Chadwick, Assistant Events Co-ordinator. Address: Community Development, 18 Great Moor Street, Bolton BL1 1NP. Tel.: 01204-334093. Fax: 01204-334176. E-mail: chris.chadwick@bolton.gov.uk.
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LORD MAYOR'S PARADE, MANCHESTER
Run annually, voluntarily by Manchester Junior Chamber of Commerce. Contact: Chris Petterson, Parade Director. Address: c/o The Bamboo Group, Ridgefield House, 14 John Dalton Street, Manchester M2 6JR. Tel.: 0161 932 3906. E-mail: info@lordmayorsparade.org
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McKENZIE ARNOLD SECURITY SERVICES
McKenzie Arnold Security Services is a newly-formed security company which undertakes event and exhibition security as well as static security. The company's client list includes Macdonalds, KFC and Cineworld as well as Donington Park motor racing circuit where their security officers welcomed 61,000 visitors to the Cinzano British Motorbike Grand Prix. The company is now looking for approriate sponsors to enhance their business activites and provide a format of advertising and hospitality that is present at many shows and events from Olympia in Knightsbridge to the Yeovale Leisure Centre in Yeovil. Contact: Martin Jackson, Business Development Director. Address: Stone Hall Business Park, Matching Green, Essex CM17 0RA. Tel.: 01279 730400. Fax: 01279 739148. E-mail: mckenziearnold@aol.com
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YORKSHIRE PHOENIX MAJORETTES
This majorette troupe has been active for only 18 months now and have won the Lord Mayor's Parade in Blackpool this year, ensuring that they will be invited to take part in other high profile competitions. But they are badly in need of a main sponsor. The main sponsor will be named on the placard on the vehicle that carries their sound system and will also feature on the back of the tracksuits that they are hoping to purchase. They have also negotiated a deal for free advertising on the local community website for the duration of the sponsorship deal. Sponsorship will enable them to attend these high profile competitions and allow them compete with the best in the UK and maybe even Europe. Contact: Graham Macdonald, Fundraiser. Address: 19 Wyther Park Terrace, Armley, Leeds LS12 2SF. Tel.: 0113 2630962. E-mail: graham@westleeds.org.
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WORKS 4 YOU
Works 4 You is a newly-established office services company which provides an off-site administration service to small businesses and charities (offering a discount to registered charities). The services provided include mail-shots, data entry, audio/copy typing, CC/essay writing, leaflet distribution and general office administration. Sponsors are offered the alternative of a Gold or Silver package. Sponsors selecting the Gold package will have their company logo displayed on the bottom of Works 4 You's headed paper, listing official sponsors, and will also have a dedicated page on the organisation's website, which can include their logo, further information, photos and a direct link to their website. Advertisements placed in newspapers and magazines can also state the name of the sponsor. Any mail shot sent by Works 4 You can also include an info. leaflet from the sponsors. Silver packages offer all of the above except the mailshots option and advertisements in papers. Contact: Leah Scott. Address: 64 Rolt Street, Deptford, London SE8 5NN. Tel.: 07985 652 473. E-mail: Leahscott@btopenworld.com.
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Scientific Research
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| OSR/0001 |
JOHN INNES CENTRE
The John Innes Centre is Europe's leading plant and microbial research centre and often hosts international science conferences. It has its own weekly seminar programme, which attracts prestiguous speakers. Sponsorship opportunities exist at conferences and seminars, starting at £250.00 to reach an audience of over 1,000 working within the Norwich Research Park. Contact: Dr. Dee Rawsthorne. Address: John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney NR4 7UH. Tel.: 01603-450521. Fax: 01603-450025. E-mail: dee.rawsthorne@bbsrc.ac.uk.
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BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the UK's most visited tourist attraction, offers sponsorship opportunities in a number of areas, including rides, themed bars and restaurants, the Eclipse Circballet and the Hot Ice Show. The Pleasure Beach is located on a 42-acre site and boasts 145 rides and attractions in all, including The Big One - the tallest, fastest rollercoaster in the world. The new £15m Valhalla ride has been sponsored by the Daily Star. Amongst the other attractions on offer to visitors are Robert Ripley - the original Indiana Jones, which incorporates seven creatively themed galleries, providing 'a journey of discovery and entertainment'; Pasaje del Terror, billed as 'a multimedia horror experience'; and the Millennium Dome - Blackpool's own version, that is - a futuristic family entertainment centre. The company also offers a wide range of corporate hospitality packages which can be tailored to include rides, shows and catering. Contact: Gill Bridge, Business Development Manager. Tel.: 01253-341033, ext. 1629. E-mail: gill.bridge@bpbltd.com.
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FAMILY TRAVEL WEBSITE
Launched in 2001, the Family Travel website (www.family-travel.co.uk) boasts a position as Britain's best-known and most respected resource for parents planning a family holiday. It is run by three travel journalists/guidebook authors - Kate Calvert, Corinne Simcock and Charlotte Hindle - who regularly travel with their own children. The website is now at a stage where it needs additional funds to take it to the next level and they are therefore seeking a sponsor who would benefit from association with the site and from long-term exposure to a key market: active women with both families and significant disposable incomes. Other reasons why partnering the Family Travel website makes commercial sense include • family holidays are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the leisure economy. Subscribers/visitors take between two and four holidays a year, so repeat business can be expected. Key strengths of the website include • 219,000 visitors per year • Subscribers/visitors are ABC1 females, responsible for most family budgeting, buying, money and holiday-related decisions • No. 1 in the UK Google ranking for family travel • 100% unbiased and independent travel information as the site does not take advertising and its updaters do not accept free facilities from tour operators • Comprehensive travel information catering for children of all ages, from babies to sulky teenagers • Owned and run by a strong team of media-friendly women with a good mix of business, writing and broadcasting skills. "We would love to talk to you in more detail about becoming our sponsorship partner". Contact: Kate Calvert, Co-editor. Address: 1 Hargrave Road, London N19 5SH. Tel.: (020) 7272 1286. E-mail: k.calvert@family-travel.co.uk.
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WELSH ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH CLUBS
The Welsh Association of Youth Clubs are looking to develop specific arts workshops in the West Wales area, i.e. Arts and Crafts, Drama, Music and environmental workshops with young people between the ages of 11 and 25. The Association would welcome funding and/or sponsorship to assist with any of the above workshops. Contact: Arwen Davies, Arts Development Officer. Address: Welsh Association of Youth Clubs, Unit 10, St. Clears Business Park, St. Clears, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4JW. Tel.: 01994 231876. Fax no. 01994 231876. E-mail: arwen@wayc.co.uk
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