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THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF WALES
The National Botanic Garden of Wales works to conserve threatened plant species, research plant diversity and create an experience leaving visitors with a wealth of memories - an entire Mediterranean landscape, re-created within the world's largest glasshouse, or one of Europe's longest herbaceous borders, all set within an immaculately-restored Regency park. Contact: Robin Cross, Head of Corporate Development. Address: Middleton Hall, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire SA32 8HG. Tel.: 01558-667116. Fax: 01558-667138. E-mail: rcross@gardenofwales.org.uk.
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Business
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ENTERPRISE EDUCATION TRUST
The Enterprise Education Trust is national business and enterprise education charity, originally founded in 1977 to bridge the gap between education and work. Its mission is to empower young people of all abilities and background with the information, knowledge and life skills necessary to realise their potential through business and enterprise, change their conception of the world of work and help them become financially responsible individuals. The charity runs interactive and experiential one-day and two-day Programmes in schools and colleges nationwide. Through business activities students identify, develop and practice essential skills such as team working, problem solving, communication and presentation, or learn about different aspects of business such as HR, sales and marketing, management, finance and IT. The Trust works with business volunteers who are part of its school Programmes in a number of ways: seminar leaders, facilitators, business plan coaches/judges or guest speakers. They share their knowledge and experience, engaging students in real business activities and discussions and playing a significant role in informing, involving and inspiring young people about their future. The Trust also trains teachers to deliver a year long in-depth business start up and personal development Programme in which the students run their own business and learn key employability skills. As one of the Trust's partners, it's possible to sponsor Programmes, to sponsor a school or even sponsor an area. The sponsor can have their own themed Programme. They can host events such as Business Plan Competitions or Summer BizCamp - or become a Corporate Member, with the Trust, training the sponsor's employees to become active Seminar Leaders/Volunteers. The trust is currently looking for sponsorship to roll out nationally its new financial capability Programme for 14 to 16 year olds, Your Money. Contact: Marie-Pierre Darneau, Business Development Manager. Address: Enterprise House, 1-2 Hatfields, London SE1 9PG. Tel.: 020 7261 4510. Fax: 020 7261 4539. E-mail: mdarneau@enterprise-education.org.uk
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YOUNG ENTERPRISE
Now in its 38th year, Young Enterprise boasts a position as the leading provider of business education programmes to schools and universities. It runs six programmes for over 75,000 young people each year through the support of over 2,000 businesses and over 11,500 volunteers. There are sponsorship opportunities in these programmes which include running a real company in Company Programme, Team Programme and Graduate Programme; and learning about aspects of business from the first hand experiences of volunteers in Primary Programme, Project Business and Entrepreneurship Masterclass. A number of events are also held each year at the local, regional, national and european level. Contact: Trevor Wilson, Director, Corporate Relations. Address: Young Enterprise, Peterley House, Peterley Road, Oxford OX4 2TZ. Tel.: 01865 776845. Fax: 01865 775671. E-mail: trevor.wilson@young-enterprise.org.uk
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Citizenship
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GREENPARK IMAGES
Greenpark Images has a unique film archive of UK social history going back to the 1950s. Since there is a growing national concern about the need for teenagers to appreciate the importance of Respect and Responsibility and their role in society as citizens, the company has recently started using its film archive to produce a series of educational courseware modules on DVD, for classroom use in the teaching of Key Stage 3 Citizenship in UK schools. The first module, on the subject of "Respect", which provides illustrations from earlier decades for use in classroom discussion, has been produced in collaboration with staff and students at a secondary school, with the support of a small Strategic Commissioning Educational Grant from MLA South West. It is proving very popular with teachers and students who have used it and Greenpark Images is now embarking on producing the next DVD module, about Responsibility, in a similar format, also with a small grant from MLA South West. The company is keen to begin to market these modules nationally to all secondary schools for their Citizenship classes, but this will require about £15,000 in additional funding for each module for marketing, distribution and the clearance of rights. They are therefore keen to find a sponsor who would be interested in being associated with this project and, ideally, provide complementary opportunities to promote awareness of the courseware and of the important topics covered. They are also seeking a sponsorship partner to work with to identify other imaginative ways of using their film archive for educational and informational projects. Contact: Brian Norris, Director of Marketing. Address: Greenpark, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7LS. Tel.: 01566 782107. Fax: 01566 782127. E-mail: bnorris@btinternet.com.
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Conservation
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THE MAMMAL SOCIETY
The Mammal Society is the voice for British mammals and the only organisation solely dedicated to the study and conservation of all British mammals. Many of our British mammals are disappearing from the countryside: red squirrels, dormice, water voles – the list is too long. We can only protect our threatened mammals if we know where they live and how to identify them and the signs (droppings, footprints) they leave behind. The Mammal Society runs nationwide surveys to monitor the populations of British mammals and identify their habitat requirements. They are also the leading provider of top quality training in all aspects of mammal work from identification skills to survey techniques. This all costs money and so the society needs support urgently to help them expand and build on this work. Sponsorship opportunities exist to fund projects on individual species (eg water shrew) or groups of species (eg garden mammals). There are also opportunities to sponsor the society's training courses - on a particular topic or area of the country (eg Northern Ireland) - or other aspects of their work. Contact: Georgette Shearer, Development Officer. Address: 2B Inworth Street, London SW11 3EP. Tel.: 020 7350 2200. Fax: 020 7359 2211. E-mail: gshearer@mammal.org.uk
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Cricket
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DARREN TALBOT CRICKET COACHING
Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching was founded in April 2007 to coach and promote cricket to primary state school children. The organisation has a continuous programme in primary state schools across the UK designed not only to coach cricket to children who might not otherwise get the chance to play cricket at school, but also to help with their overall fitness and to increase teambuilding. The company would like to make this as cheap as possible, so that no-one gets left out for financial reasons - but they can only achieve this with further sponsorship. By the summer of 2008, Darren Talbot Cricket Coaching was working in around twenty-five schools in the UK and aims to be in around a hundred schools by the summer of 2009. "We would be very happy to meet with you to discuss these sponsorship opportunities but if in the meantime you do have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know". Contact: Darren Talbot, Managing Director. Address: 27 Ravensfield Gardens, Epsom, Surrey KT19 0ST. Tel.: 07912 873591. E-mail: info@cricketcoach.uk.com.
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CRICKET UMPIRING & SCORING (IICUS)
The International Institute of Cricket Umpiring & Scoring (IICUS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the International Community Cricket Trust (ICCT) - UK-registered charity No.1119716 - under the chairmanship of Keith Pont, the former Director of Recreational Cricket Development at the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). IICUS is unique: a 'world-first'! It is the only independent institute in the world able to offer professionally-delivered education and development courses leading to the award of the following Edexcel*-approved, internationally-recognised, cricket qualifications • BTEC (Level 2) Certificate in Cricket Umpiring • BTEC Advanced Diploma in Cricket Umpiring • BTEC (Level 3) Professional Award for Delivering Vocational Cricket Umpiring and Scoring Qualifications (this latter teaches, qualifies and empowers local indigenous tutors to subsequently deliver the BTEC (Level 2) Certificate courses themselves in their own countries). Full details of these courses can be found on: www.umpires.tv. (* Edexcel Limited is part of the Pearson Group and, with offices in over a hundred countries, is the largest recognised - and one of the most respected - international qualifications awarding bodies in the world). IICUS has established Edexcel-approved main hub and 'satellite' Umpire Education Centres throughout the UK, but the increased demands throughout Australasia and the Asia Pacific/ASEAN region for its courses has necessitated the creation of an Edexcel-accredited Umpire Education Centre at not only the Sydney Cricket Ground in New South Wales (with 'satellite' centres in each of the other states), but also similar main hub centres in each of the Asia-Pacific countries in the region - specifically in Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka (also, now, in Dubai). Because of the limited training period 'windows' in each of the different countries and the immediate need to deliver the increasing numbers of courses and qualified tutors required at (only) these Edexcel-accredited centres, the Institute is seeking to engage urgently with empathetic corporate stakeholder sponsors and commercial joint venture/affinity marketing/CSR partners who see the value of taking their brands directly to the 6,000,000+ participants (and their families) in international community cricket. Being also charity-owned, IICUS has a range of significant optional reciprocal quid pro quos and 'ROIs' to offer seriously-interested potential course sponsors and centre partners. More information about the Institute and its activities is available on request. Contact: Naval Heeramaneck, FCA, Director of Fundraising & Partnerships. Address: 8th Floor, Tolworth House, Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, England KT6 7EL. Tel.: +44 (0)20 8390 3100. Mobile: +44 (0)7768 026458. E-mail: info@umpires.tv.
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Dance
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2FaCeD DaNcE Company
2FaCeD DaNcE is the award-winning, all male break, street and contemporary dance company. Since its formation, the company has gained both national and international recognition and has subsequently whipped the UK male dance scene into a frenzied state! Innovative in its approach, fresh in its material, 2FaCeD is now one of the UK's hottest dance companies. 2FaCeD have creamed MTV, Medium Rare, The Edinburgh Fringe, The Big Chill, Brighton Paddle Round the Pier, Cancer Bacup, Criterion, The Reindeer, Visit Scotland, Breakin' Convention 07 and Breakin' the Bay and performed across the UK in theatres and arts centres. 2FaCeD are about to launch their biggest year to date with a nationwide '08 tour and are in discussions with international promoters for possible performances in New York and the Far East, since a recent performance in Germany. The company has also been selected to perform at one of the most high profile and fashionable venues on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The E4 Udderbelly. This opportunity will enable the company to reach approximately 10,000 people from both the UK and abroad in one of the most highly charged and explosive shows to hit the fringe in '08. The company is seeking sponsorship for this event and its tour of the UK in the autumn. It is looking for sponsors who want to invest in this exciting company through endorsement of the sponsor's logo, brand, products or services to a wider audience. 2FaCeD DaNcE has a strong education and outreach programme that runs all year round - specifically in the West Midlands region where the company is based, but also across the UK. Its regular evening classes, summer schools, in-school work, after school clubs and education packages that run alongside the Tour are incredibly popular. Working with thousands of young people annually, the company seeks to offer young people (particularly young men) new opportunities and experiences within the arts. 2FaCeD are also seeking sponsorship for their current education programme, with a focus on the summer school and tour. "Further information about the company or the work we offer is available on request". Contact: Dan Lowenstein, Marketing and Events Manager. Address: The Courtyard Arts Centre, Edgar Street, Hereford HR4 9JR. Tel.: 07824 663389. Fax: 01432 346549. E-mail: dan@2faceddance.co.uk.
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SIDNEY SUSSEX MAY BALL 2010
Founded in 1596, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is an idyllic representation of a traditional Cambridge University college. It boasts an excellent location on Sidney Street in the very centre of the city. Elizabethan brickwork, a charming Cloister Court, a haunting Chapel, exquisite rococo Hall, mediaeval cellars and beautiful ancient gardens all lie within its walls. Cambridge May Balls are a traditional way for Cambridge colleges to celebrate the end of the academic year. They are renowned as some of the most impressive and extravagant events in the world. This year, Sidney Sussex hopes to continue this tradition, providing over 1,500 guests with an evening of fine dining and fantastic entertainment. In the past, Sidney May Balls have been labelled as 'an emerging contender for the greatest show on earth' and as consistently rivalling and, more often than not, exceeding its competitors. 'Aurora', Sidney's 2008 May Ball, was said to have 'really embarrassed the efforts of other balls with twice the budget. It was a real stormer!' Held within Sidney's charming grounds, Sidney Sussex May Balls never fail to sell out, with guests including prominent alumni, renowned business figures and students from across the University. Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010, which takes place on 16th June, will have considerable local and nationwide exposure. In addition to this, the Ball's publicity will be directed at over 15,000 Cambridge students in all thirty-one Cambridge colleges through a variety of methods. These include its website (www.mayball.com), tickets, programmes, a banner that will be seen by over 60,000 people and a range of other promotional material, such as posters and flyers. Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010 is raising money for Great Ormond Street Children's Charity (© 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Registered Charity no. 235825). "In order to raise as much money as we can for our partner charity, Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010 will be donating a percentage of money made from ticket sales, and will also give at least 5% of the total amount raised from sponsorship. Therefore, if you choose to sponsor or donate money to Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010, 5% of whatever you give will go direct to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Sponsoring Sidney Sussex May Ball 2010 is a fantastic opportunity for any company looking to increase its exposure amongst a lucrative student market". Contact: Daniel Garsin, Sponsorship and PR Officer. Address: Sidney Sussex College, Sidney Street, Cambridge CB2 3HU. Tel.: 07764500292. E-mail: daniel@mayball.com.
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AMPHITHEATRE OF THE ARTS LTD.
Amphitheatre of the Arts is a charity that provides educational programmes for young children (12-16) on performing art forms and HIV/Aids awareness. The organisation creates high quality contemporary circus performance combining African dance and Indian Kathak with circus skills and needs sponsorship funding for an HIV/Aids campaign in London. Contact: Jean-Marie Akkerman. Address: Chocolate Factory II, 4 Coburg Road, London N15 5AA. Tel.: 07968 326445. E-mail: jm.akkerman@btopenworld.com.
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NORTH EAST WALES DANCE
Soaring to new heights, North East Wales Dance is making physical and social strides in the heart of the community. Feel the pulse, say the organisers: be included. Invest in a cultural arts programme accessible to, and aimed at, a diverse cross-section of the community, which promotes health and invigorates social activity. With youth at the heart of its established programme North East Wales Dance strives to develop other target areas within the promotion of “Life Long Learning”, providing dance for toddlers, adults and senior citizens through a bi-lingual approach. The organisation promotes professional dance performance and choreography linked to education; and also develops its own performance in education work for schools whilst embracing ongoing training programmes. The company has a close association with Diversions, the International Eisteddfod and Royal International Pavilion and the unitary authorities of Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. With the successful impact of its expansion, the organisation is now keen to establish new partnerships on a local and national level. Now is the optimum time for a sponsor as an investor to gain maximum benefit from the impact of this community dance organisation with the emergence of its new national and international identity, says the company. In return for sponsorship, North East Wales Dance can offer recognition at staged events, coverage in the local media and inclusion in any advertising material, title sponsorship and corporate events. Contact: Paul Anthony Davies, Artistic Director. Address: Royal International Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 8SW. Tel.: 01978 869468. Fax: 01978 869456. E-mail: newd@connectfree.co.uk
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POWYS DANCE
Powys Dance is a small dance company based in Llandrindod Wells, Mid-Wales. The activities of the company include community classes throughout Powys, work with the mentally and physically disabled, Welsh Language development and dance in education. Powys is a rural county and access to the arts and education opportunities outside regular schooling is very limited - so the activities of Powys Dance are important to the community. The organisation has several forthcoming sponsorship opportunities, including projects with early years groups, teenagers and the elderly. Some of its work is in disadvantaged areas of the county. In return for sponsorship, the company can offer recognition at related events, coverage in the local media and inclusion in any advertising material. Contact: Vicki Thomas, Administrator. Address: Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5RF. Tel.: 01597 824370. Fax: 01597 824370. E-mail: powys.dance@powys.gov.uk
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RANDOM DANCE
Dedicated to innovation and quality in contemporary dance performance, Random Dance, Resident Company at Sadler’s Wells, is a creative frontrunner on the British and international dance scene. Random is renowned the world over for its extraordinary innovations with a distinctive and exhilarating physical dance vocabulary, its pioneering use of new media onstage, and for its extraordinary record in accessing new, predominantly young, audiences. The company is currently engaged with the intimate exploration of science in creation, performance and outreach, with an emphasis on the interactivity with, and application to, the human body. Random have traditionally reached audiences in non-conventional ways, exploring cutting edge new technologies in their education work - which is fundamental to the company’s work - reaching hundreds of young people each year. Regularly supported by the British Council, Random tours frequently to some of the most prestigious theatres worldwide as well as to areas of the world that rarely have access to British contemporary dance. Contact: Rebecca Marshall, Executive Producer. Tel.: 020 7278 6015. Fax: 020 7278 5469. Address: Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN. E-mail: rebecca@randomdance.org.
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ROBERT HYLTON URBAN CLASSICISM
Robert Hylton Urban Classicism (RHUC) produce, perform and educate through hip hop, contemporary dance, music, theatre and film, to enrich people through shared culture, life long learning and new experience. RHUC's left of centre approach to hip hop, theatre, film and contemporary dance choreography has carved a company whose work is groundbreaking, accessible and thought-provoking. RHUC was born in 1999 from an idea of returning to a form of expression experienced by Robert Hylton. This, coupled with newly found techniques, direction and ongoing discipline, gave Robert a basis for Urban Classicism. Today RHUC is much more than that early vision of fusion that Robert held: it is a foundation for the future of the next generation whose hearts and dreams also reside within the realms of hip hop, contemporary dance, theatre, education and film. RHUC now boasts core staff, performers, technical staff and some twenty collaborators and followers, with supporters and clients from around the UK and the world. RHUC tours have included small to middle-scale theatres throughout the UK over its lifespan, with its reputation having spread as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, Bangkok, Indonesia, Taiwan, Belgium, Copenhagen, Cyprus, Holland, Italy, Mozambique, South Africa, Lithuania, Prague, Zagreb and Cuba. UK venues include the South Bank Centre, Robin Howard Theatre, The Place, Lilian Baylis - Sadlers Wells and LABAN. RHUC has drawn audiences and participants from all cultural backgrounds and age groups, its eclectic style attracting from the ages of eight to eighty years old. Past sponsors, commissioners and supporters include the South Bank Centre, the National Gallery, LABAN and Vestax Europe. "This young hip-hop artist uses a mix of forms to take dance to entertaining and dramatic new places", The Times, UK; "The six dancers swagger about both in formation and with solo turns, showcasing kicks, backspins and improbably angled headstands", The Guardian, UK; "The meeting of two dance cultures, with each successfully crossing the other's boundaries", The Jakarta Post, Indonesia. RHUC is seeking to engage with commercial partners in a manner that creates cultural, social, educational and financial opportunities. Contact: Rajpal Pardesi, Senior Manager. Address: Office 3, The Cottages, Laban, Creekside, London SE8 3DZ. Tel.: +44 (0) 208 469 4900. Fax: +44 (0) 208 469 4909. E-mail: raj@urbanclassicism.com.
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Design
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 THE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
The Design and Technology Association inspires, develops and supports excellence in design and technology education for all. The organisation is a registered charity and professional association. It provides free advice and resources for teachers to use with primary, secondary and special needs pupils, cost return training and conferences, plus an awards ceremony for top D&T teachers. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available including associate membership, sponsorship of research and curriculum development groups, national and regional conferences and resources given to schools. Sponsors' names are entered on the charity's website, programmes, publications and posters, accessed by thousands of teachers. Contact: Richard Green, Chief Executive. Address: 16 Wellesbourne House, Walton Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire CV35 9JB. Tel.: 01789 470007. Fax: 01789 841955. E-mail: richard@data.org.uk.
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CAMBRIDGE GREEK PLAY
In October 2010, Aeschylus' Agamemnon will be staged as the forty-first Greek Play in a nearly unbroken series of triennial performances stretching back to 1882. This rare event brings together a professional director and composer with a student cast to present an Attic play in the original Greek (with surtitles). Recent plays have been Sophocles' Oedipus the King in 2004 (a Corin Redgrave's "pick of the year" in The Guardian) and Euripides' Medea in 2007, both directed by Annie Castledine. Agamemnon will be directed by Helen Eastman, with a score specially composed by Alex Silverman. The play will be performed eight times at the Cambridge Arts Theatre; recent plays have attracted capacity or near-capacity crowds at all shows, comprising both school pupils and the regional (and national) theatre-going public. "The budget for the play is £55,000, of which we are committed to raising at least £35,000 through fundraising and sponsorship. We would be very interested to discuss any sponsorship opportunities, including various forms of advertising and complimentary tickets". Contact: Dr Christopher Whitton, Secretary (Producer), Cambridge Greek Play. Address: Emmanuel College, Cambridge CB2 3AP. E-mail: clw36@cam.ac.uk
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THE ALEXANDRA SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
The Alexandra School of Performing Arts (ASPA) is dedicated to the training of students from the age of just 2 to adult, in dance, singing and drama. The school is looking for sponsorship for its theatrical performances and equipment. Sponsorship could contribute in a variety of ways, eg to cover the cost of hiring backcloths for a show or maybe even for the purchase of other such equipment such as microphones, etc. The school would be very interested in hearing from anyone who would like to be involved in any way. ASPA - The Only School You Need. Contact: Mrs. Alexandra Hughes. Address: 60 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0AZ. Tel.: 07736 297397. E-mail: alex_aspa@hotmail.com.
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English
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PIRATEUTOPIA.ORG
pirateutopia.org is a theatre company based in the East of England. It was formed with the aim of integrating new technology into live performance. Contact: Panda. Address: 1 Little Armes Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 4EQ. Tel.: 01603 614351. E-mail: panda@pirateutopia.org.
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TEACHIT (www.teachit.co.uk)
www.teachit.co.uk boasts a position as the UK's biggest and fastest-growing teachers' community in the UK. It offers thousands of free, high quality teaching materials to UK English teachers and aims this year to add Primary and other curriculum subjects. The 24,000 current registered users contribute their materials freely to Teachit to share with others around the country. The organisation is looking for key sponsors to support Teachit and help keep it free to teachers across the UK. The right sponsor is promised maximum coverage on the site and through the regular e-newsletters and PR. Contact: Garry Pratt, Partner. Address: 9 Frankley Terrace, Bath BA1 6DP. E-mail: garry@teachit.co.uk.
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Environment
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CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) - ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
CIWEM's Environmental Photographer of the Year uses photography to raise awareness of environmental and social issues. It is open to all professional and amateur international photographers and the categories include Changing Climates; A World of Difference; Quality of Life; The Natural World; and Under 21. The entries are judged by some of the most respected environmental photographers in the industry, including Gary Braasch, winner of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. Over 1,400 pictures were entered into the 2008 competition, examining issues such as poverty, climate change, human rights, leisure, culture, biodiversity and natural beauty. All winning and highly commended entries are displayed in CIWEM's Environmental Photographer of the Year exhibition, which shares images of environmental and social issues with international audiences. Photographs from countries such as Turkey, Romania, India, South Africa, Australia, Israel, America, China, Belgium, Vietnam and the UK make up the roving annual exhibition programme. CIWEM's Environmental Photographer of the Year creates a legacy of informed individuals, helping audiences acquire the knowledge they need to change their behaviour for the good of the environment. Contact: Emily Doyle. Address: 15 John Street, London WC1N 2EB. Tel.: 020 7831 3110. Fax: 020 7405 4967. E-mail: emily@ciwem.org.
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Current opportunities
Opportunities for involvement include:
. Becoming the overall sponsor of Environmental Photographer of the Year
. Becoming a category sponsor
. Sponsoring the prize fund
. Sponsoring the annual exhibition programme
. Sponsoring one exhibition within the annual programme
Benefits for the sponsor:
. High profile in CIWEM's marketing and PR campaign, award ceremony, private views and launch parties
. Logo on all print and online advertising, online gallery and merchandise
. The opportunity to influence exhibition programme development
. The opportunity to host the exhibition in their corporate headquarters
. The opportunity to be involved in selecting the winner and presenting prizes
Recent online media coverage includes:
. www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/earth/2008/08/27/eaphoto127.xml
. www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/08/26/eaphoto126.xml
. www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2008/aug/20/climatechange?lightbox=1
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THE CLYDE RIVER FOUNDATION
The Clyde River Foundation is a charity dedicated to the recovery of the River Clyde as a vital part of the economic and cultural heritage of the West of Scotland. Sponsorship opportunities exist for environmental research and rehabilitation projects and environmental education programmes to raise awareness of the biodiversity of the river, as well as the opportunity for corporate sponsorship of a high profile flagship of regeneration in the West of Scotland. Reg. charity no. SCO29602. Contact: W. Yeomans, Project Co-ordinator. Address: Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Tel.: 0141 330 5080. Fax: 0141 330 5971. E-mail: w.yeomans@bio.gla.ac.uk.
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ECOTECH
Opportunities are available currently to sponsor the Renewable Energy Centre, classrooms, core workers and ongoing research into sustainable development. Contact name: Stuart Weaver, Manager. Address: EcoTech, Turbine Way, Swaffham PE37 7HT. Tel.: 01760 726732. Fax: 01760 726109. E-mail: sweaver@ecotech.org.uk.
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LEARNING THROUGH LANDSCAPES
Learning Through Landscapes is 'The UK School Grounds Charity' and its mission is 'to ensure that children enjoy the opportunities and experiences that well planned and designed school grounds can offer'. LTL has a portfolio of national and regional educational and environmental projects available for sponsorship, linked to promoting and enhancing the development, use and value of school grounds. These include National School Grounds Week, a national award scheme, a major secondary school grounds campaign and a cause-related marketing project. Contact: Stephen Webb, Head of Fundraising. Address: South Side Offices, The Law Courts, Winchester SO23 9DL. Tel.: 01962-846258. Fax: 01962-869099. E-mail: swebb@ltl.org.uk.
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MARGATE HARBOUR ARM
This is an opportunity to sponsor a permanent seaside look-out point for the public in Margate, Kent. The sponsorship will reach a wide range of people: UK seaside holiday visitors, contemporary art gallery visitors and local people of all ages in Kent. Margate is a seaside town undergoing huge regeneration, including the Margate Harbour Arm project (www.margateharbourarm.co.uk) which has turned a derelict pier into a new attraction with high quality offerings. So far there is an art gallery, artists' studios, a cafe, an ice cream shop, a gift and jewellery shop and, hopefully very soon, a fish restaurant and two more retail units. Margate Harbour Arm is located directly next to the site where the David Chipperfield-designed Turner Contemporary Gallery is currently being built. The Turner Contemporary is expected to attract 120,000 visitors per year. The location has panoramic sea views, and the proposed project aims to connect the public with the marine environment. The aim is to create a look-out point at the end of the Harbour Arm which makes the most of the location and the experience of being surrounded by sea. Information panels will be created but they will not just be the usual photo-and-info. They will be high quality in terms of content, appearance and construction, to complement the Harbour Arm project and to sit comfortably alongside the regeneration and artistic environment being created in Margate. It is anticipated that a local artist/cartoonist will be involved to make them something special. Local naturalists and teachers will also be involved to focus on the important facts, in a way which is accessible to both adults and children. Given the location, the durability of the structures is going to be very important and options have been discussed with an engineer and structural glass expert. Ideally it will also be possible to provide a platform with binoculars. The budget for the project is unlikely to exceed £15,000 but the exact amount required will depend upon specification. One sponsor is sought. Contact: Dr Fiona Sherriff. Address: 1 Beach Houses, Royal Crescent, Margate CT9 5AL. Tel.: 07968 209047. Fax: 01843 292375. E-mail: info@margateharbourarm.co.uk.
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THE POWIS WOOD FAIR
The Powis Wood Fair is a fun-filled family weekend and attracts in excess of 5,000 visitors over the two days. A two-day celebration of Wales woodland heritage and industry, the fair is an entertaining and educational event for everyone who wants to know about wood of all kinds and its many uses. There are great activities for kids, plenty of gift ideas for Mum and lots of DIY stuff for Dad. The event is run annually in Welshpool, in September, and has continually developed over its five year history. Sponsorship is currently being sought for several areas of the event, and opportunities are available from £40.00 for an advert in the programme to £5,000 to sponsor the main arena. This year the fair is running a schools competition and this has provided more opportunities for sponsorship. Each sponsor will be duly acknowledged and will receive appropriate publicity. Contact: Gillian MacEwan, Show Organiser. Address: Dulas Mill, Ffordd Mochdre, Newtown, Powys SY16 4JD. Tel.: 0845 456 3977. Fax: 01350 727 037. info@powiswoodfair.co.uk.
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RECYCLING OPTIONS LIMITED
Working with secondary schools across the country, Recycling Options aims to install a range of automatic recycling machines that receive, shred or crush and store used beverage containers. These machines are at the leading edge of technology and have an excellent record in the USA and Europe. Machines are often seen as expensive for current tight school budgets; however, the integral TV provides a platform for sponsors to run video tracks that educate and inform students (11-18 years old), whilst promoting appropriate services and products. The organisation's systems also enable schools and colleges to qualify for Eco-school and Green Flag status, amongst others. Vouchers or smartcard points are given for every deposit and these provide an opportunity for incentive programmes geared for all Key stages, as well as an involvement in PSHE projects. Points (with a value) may alternatively be allocated to selected charities. The recycling initiative will create a better place to work and play, reduce litter, increase recycling and help local and global environments. Dealing with waste at the point of arising will reduce carbon emissions, and is practical and sustainable. Sponsors are required from organisations or companies who wish to be associated with education, the environment and lifestyle best practice by supporting these installations, to facilitate regional groupings of colleges and schools through participation in incentive projects or providing material for TV programmes. There is currently positive intent from college groups in Manchester, Cheshire and the London Borough of Croydon. These groups are seen as excellent platforms for a national roll-out during 2007 which could lead to a national system. Contact: Bernard Stonestreet. Address: 27 Dane Lane, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN38 0QW. Tel.: 07884 263824. Fax: 01782 629333. E-mail: bernard@recycling-options.com.
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THE SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE
The Sustainability Centre (operated by the small charity Earthworks Trust) is with the environment, community and new technology to reduce the human impact on the planet. It runs adult and children's courses but also works with those form a deprived background. The centre has a large volunteering programme and the is open to visitors daily. Information about sponsorship opportunities is available on the centre's website or on request. Contact: Terena Plowright. Address: The Sustainability Centre, Droxford Road, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 1HR. Tel.: 01730 823126. Fax: 01730 823168. E-mail: Terena@earthworks-trust.com.
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FILM EDUCATION: NATIONAL SCHOOLS FILM WEEK
National Schools Film Week is the world's largest festival for cinema and young people. The 2009 event comprised 400,000 attendees (4-19 years), 500 locations across the UK and 2,500 events. It receives widespread media coverage and continues to benefit from a media partnership with CBBC. "We are searching for a major sponsor in 2010 to help expand this wonderful event even further. Promotional opportunities include • in-cinema posters and displays (10 million views) • schools marketing (2 million students) • media campaign (11 million total audience). Contact: Derek Ray-Hill, Development Director. Address: 91A Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F 0BP. Tel.: 020 7292 7330. Fax: 020 7287 6970. E-mail: derek@filmeducation.org.
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STORYVILLE
Storyville is an innovative film project which, in collaboration with Cheltenham Film Studios, brings together new and 'veteran' film makers on production in an educative environment. Aimed at individuals who already have some experience and are seeking to move up a grade, the project offers an opportunity to work alongside, and interact with, experienced crew on an actual film production, the first being A Soldier's Tunic, an original and surprising ten minute period script. The organisation plans to run a series of 'hands-on' master-classes and 'making of' seminars at the studios with the involvement of department heads and the production team (which draws on multi-award winning personnel). These would not only cover the Storyville production but also give an opportunity for more general discussion on film making techniques and the individuals' experience and history. One of the goals of the proposed initiative will be the forging of long term relationships with individual creators and agencies in the South West. Patrons are Sir Sydney Samuelson, CBE and John Mitchell, MBE, Oscar and BAFTA nominated and EMMY winning sound recordist. The company will offer three levels of participation: involvement in the production of a high quality short film; a series of 'hands-on' masterclasses; and public seminars. Contact: Bridget Dowty, Production Director. Address: Cheltenham Film Studios, Arle Court, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 6PN. Tel.: 01905 454178/07775 793462 (mobile). Fax: 01905 454178. E-mail: storyville@wildfireproductions.co.uk.
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Football
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 SPEEDMARK (SPORT & LEISURE) LTD.
SpeedMark are actively seeking a sponsorship partner or partners. The company works within primary and secondary schools throughout Great Britain, employing ex-professional footballers to carry out unique football fundraising events. To date they have been in front of 425,000 children aged from 4-16, and will be in front of a further 225,000 children of the same age over the next twelve months. This figure represents a major opportunity for potential sponsors, whose brand would also be seen by an average of 2.21 million parents and guardians. Speedmark have raised over £500,000 for schools - and have endorsements from the Rt. Hon Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Sport, Sport England and the Professional Footballers Association (the PFA), of which they are extremely proud. This is an ideal opportunity for a child-friendly brand to be associated with an established and fast growing company in the primary and secondary school market. Contact: Nick Palich, Marketing Director. Address: Speedmark, 3rd Floor, The Old Tannery, Eastgate, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 6PW. Tel.: 01254 230099. Fax: 01254 382282. E-mail: nickpalich@speedmark.org.
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HERTFORDSHIRE FOOTBALL SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Hertfordshire Football School of Excellence specialises in training players from the local community to substantially improve their skills and knowledge in football, in order to reach their maximum potential. The school's goal is to get young people off the streets to do something positive and try to network the players to professional clubs. It is working with Youth Connexions Watford to provide a high level of training for the boys in the Hollywell project, as well as young released ex-academy players. The School aims to provide training, counselling (one to one emotional support), nutritional education, shared experience of becoming an adult and responsibilities and Level 1 coaching qualification, for each player to progress in the field of football should they wish to do so. HFSE will be the focal point of finding talent throughout Hertfordshire. It currently has twenty-five boys in its group and intends to substantially increase its numbers. This is an exciting sponsorship opportunity for any organisation looking for brand awareness or affiliation with a start up that is growing fast, is focused on improving the local community and has the potential to be significant in the development of young players through to professionals in English football. "If you are interested in sponsoring us, we offer to carry your logo on all of our kits, including match day wear, training wear and coaching wear visible to all supporters, parents, staff and local representatives your logo and link on our website. We will be working with schools to identify further talented players which will give your brand logo more coverage. We are in negotiations with the local press and media regarding advertising and awareness". Contact: Daniel Max, Commercial Director. Address: 6 Ashleigh Court, 29 Loates Lane, Watford WD17 2PJ. Tel.: 07719420766. E-mail: hfse@footballer.com
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LINCOLNSHIRE SOCCER SCHOOL
Lincolnshire Soccer School was first established in 1998 by an ex-professional footballer called Tommy Watson. The school was founded to bring football training to boys and girls in the Lincolnshire area. Today the school has become one of only a handful of football schools that have achieved Football Association Chartered Standard Community Club status. It has produced over sixteen football teams of all ages, from under 8s to an adult side who at the time of writing are third in the Central Midlands League and battling for promotion. The football school is also trying to develop its own football clubhouse, as well as its own pitches - and is now looking for a whole sponsorship deal to promote this. It is estimated that this would require a sponsorship deal of £15,000. The school also takes pride in providing F.A. Qualified Coaches, who visit all local schools to bring football into the community, letting schoolchildren of all ages enjoy an after school activity, assisting with confidence and attitude. It's clear that the organisation has so far managed to develop into a very successful football school and club, with football teams playing in several different leagues in the Lincolnshire and Midlands area. However, for the school and club to continue to grow, it needs some help. Contact: Stuart Catmull. Address: 34 Asgard Way, Scartho Top, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN33 3RJ. Tel.: 01472 232590. E-mail: stuart.molly@virgin.net
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SKILLSCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHING ACADEMY
Skillschool Football Coaching Academy is a soccer school with a difference! Established to bring high quality coaching and opportunities for progression into the professional game, the Academy employs FA-qualified coaches, with a range of specialities from goalkeeping to fitness, from child welfare to the exciting, fast-paced and skillful game of Futsal. The organisation is structured so that there is a clear development path for young players with the emphasis on skill in the early years. Skillschool Football Coaching Academy is looking to produce well-rounded players with skill, speed, strength and a good understanding of the game. They have recently taken a lease on premises in Southport town centre as a training venue for their young players and their recently established, open-aged team, Tornado Southport. These premises will also be hired out to the public. Their aim is to win the Preston Futsal League within three years, putting them into the Futsal FA Cup, and then to use their junior players to win this - and thereby get into the UEFA Cup, playing against professional teams around Europe within ten years. The Academy is looking for a single sponsor for its junior and adult teams plus the premises. Contact: Ray Connolly, Director. Address: 33 Clifford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside PR8 4JR. Tel.: 01704 560880. E-mail: roy.connolly@btinternet.com
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PROVISION GOLF
ProVision Golf is a sporting enterprise that brings an exciting and innovative dimension to golf, the world's fastest-growing game. The business has been built around inflatable golf nets; but for 2005 the company is introducing a product which is totally new to the game of golf - an inflatable golf driving range. The Golf in the Park UK Roadshow 2005 is due to take place during the summer months of 2005 and will visit the following places: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool, Cardiff, Guildford, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Manchester and Brighton. At each of these locations, ProVision Golf will offer golf to the general public - for free - with the use of the inflatable golf driving ranges. The company is now in the process of looking for funding or sponsorship for the roadshow, to cover the cost of the driving ranges. After each event the driving ranges will be donated to local state schools, along with a tuition package for teachers to continue the work with the children. ProVision Golf are aiming to take twenty driving ranges to each of the ten locations, meaning that at least ten schools will benefit from the putting on of this event. The company wishes to ensure that inner city areas across the UK are not discriminated against by being deprived of opportunities to experience the game of golf; they also believe that it is very important to introduce golf's code of etiquette and special skills, features that are rarely found in other sports. More information about sponsorship opportunities is available on request. Contact: Chris Mannion, Sales & Marketing Manager. Address: Unit 55, Napoleans Landing, Sandown, Isle of wight PO31 8JS. Tel.: 07968 609169. E-mail: chris@provisiongolf.co.uk.
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BRITISH PATHE LIMITED
British Pathe owns the famous Pathe News archive which covers news, sport and social history from 1896-1970. The organisation received a Lottery grant last year to enable it to digitise the entire 3,500 hour archive for the internet. The website built from the material which is available is aimed principally at schools, public libraries and "lifelong learners". The cost of the entire project is around £2m and British Pathe are now looking for sponsorship support for a site - the world's first digital news archive - which is one of the biggest in the UK, utilising some 12 TB of data. Contact: Peter Fydler, Commercial Manager. Address: New Pathe House, 57 Jamestown Road, London NW1 7XX. Tel.: 020 7424 3654. Fax: 020 7424 3636. E-mail: peter.fydler@britishpathe.com.
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@SCHOOL
The internet and ICT are the hot words in Primary Schools around the country, say @school, an organisation which is helping teachers and pupils to combat their fear of the internet. The site covers Early Years, Special Needs and Key Stage 1 and 2. It acts as a portal and contains thousands of online activities. All material is designed to accompany the National Curriculum. Although a small company, @school recently won the 2001 BETT award for the Best Online Resource (Subscription) for education. The site is currently being used by over 1500 schools with a user spending an average of 15.5 minutes on the site. @school are looking for partnerships to help take them to the home market and so are looking for a sypathetic partner who will benefit from the association. @school are partly owned by Viglen Ltd. and an approved NGfL content provider. Contact: Simon Billing, Director. Address: Aizlewood Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG. Tel.: 0114-282-3380. E-mail: simon@atschool.co.uk
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WORKFORCE
Workforce is a London charity that breaks down barriers between people and jobs. The organisation delivers specialised assessment, guidance, training, personal development and recruitment services to take people from initial assessment to their first day at work and beyond. Workforce is committed to innovation and ensuring that our clients have access to the most up to date and best possible service. In order to ensure it meets this objective the organisation is constantly identifying new projects and developing partnerships which will help drive the organisation and its services forward. It is currently working on a range of new projects which are at the cutting edge of special needs training, assessment and guidance. Workforce is currently seeking sponsors for the Workforce Academy, a state of the art training facility based next door to the City of London and providing high quality facilities that are usually unavailable to people with little or no learning. Supporters are also invited to run in the British open 10k Road Race for Workforce on 21st July through the streets of London. Contact: Phil King, Corporate Development Officer. Address: 123-125 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3BX. Tel.: 020-7613-4467. Fax: 020-7613-4472. E-mail: pking@workforce.org.uk.
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SCHOOL OF EUROJOURNALISM
The School of Eurojournalism, a new enterprise, is an intensive training institution for journalists, offering print or broadcast specialization, with an emphasis on the European Union and its parliament. The School is based in Reims, France, but is primarily for young British graduates who wish to become journalists in a European context. It will provide them with an underpinning knowledge of the European Union and also give insight into the workings of its member nations. Training in France will open the journalist's experience to the life and media of a major European country. The course is accredited in the UK and will involve a written exam as well as practical components. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Contact: Julie Marland, Director. Address: 1 Hartley House, 37 Belvedere, Bath BA1 5HR. Tel.: 01225 445382. Fax: 01225 445382. E-mail: jmarland@hotmail.com.
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ADELANTA EVENTS - CHOIRS IN QUIET PLACES
The Choirs in Quiet Places choral workshop and concert is an annual event taking place in January in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Choirs and individual singers are invited to attend, and come from Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands and Yorkshire, as well as further afield. The day begins with a choral workshop (sectionals and massed singers) in a local school, led by an internationally-known musical director, assisted by other professional singers and musicians. One or two major pieces are selected each year as the centrepiece for the workshop and concert. In the afternoon, the singers come together with an orchestra to rehearse for the evening's concert, which usually takes place in Southwell Minster. Choirs in Quiet Places has now run twice successfully, and the organisers, Adelanta Events, are looking for sponsorship partners to support the programme, and also to explore the possibility of extending the concept to an event specifically for Youth choirs and musicians. "Sponsorship packages start at £250; but rather than dictating packages and benefits, we would like to work with potential sponsors to design a tailor-made programme which will achieve the sponsor's aims". Contact: Alison Lowe. Address: Adelanta Events, 2 Commercial Road, Nottingham NG6 8HA. Tel.: 0115 975 6979. Fax: 0115 975 6907. E-mail: salesinfo@adelanta.co.uk
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DRAKE MUSIC
Drake Music is a music and technology organisation. The charity provides disabled musicians of all ages with progression pathways into music and the cultural sector in general. The organisation works primarily with people who have severe physical impairments, using assistive technology to explore, create and perform music. However, increasingly it is collaborating with a much wider range of musicians, including people with cognitive and sensory impairments. Drake Music has an excellent track record in the creative use and application of assistive music technology and provides a diverse range of music and cross-art initiatives. Its focus is firmly on nurturing musical and creative ability, exploring, using and testing technology and new media in imaginative ways. This allows them to extend access to music and to connect disabled and non-disabled musicians and other creatives locally, nationally and internationally. Contact: Carien Meijer, Chief Executive. Address: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. Tel.: 020 7739 5444. Fax: 020 7729 8942. E-mail: info@drakemusicproject.org.
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NEW MOZART ORCHESTRA
The New Mozart Orchestra has a mission: it is to bring live orchestral music into the community, and specifically to Britain's youngsters. In this exciting new sponsorship opportunity, the nmo is preparing to deliver seven 'mini-residencies' throughout England, from early 2009. Each residency will comprise three days of schools' concerts and an 'academy' showcasing and encouraging talented local children, and will culminate in a public concert given by the nmo under the directorship of conductor Clive Fairbairn. As well as the association with high quality music-making and an organisation that contributes to the much-needed musical nourishment of Britain's children, many other benefits are available to the sponsor. These include premium advertising opportunities, brand exposure, the chance to participate in workshops with orchestra members, prime seating at concerts and complimentary tickets. The nmo has for many years been a leading provider of concert and outreach activity. And so, with this substantial experience of delivering outstanding performances to a wide variety of age groups, it is a natural progression to stimulate interest and access in local communities. Attracting fantastic reviews ("Last night it was impossible not to hang on every note in the performance that opened another evening with the New Mozart Orchestra under Clive Fairbairn" - The Times), the nmo can provide the opportunity to develop a mutually beneficial partnership, a relationship which could change the cultural and corporate lives of people across the length and breadth of the country. More information on joining such organisations as The Foundation for Sport and the Arts, Xerox UK and The Esmé Fairbairn Trust and sponsoring the nmo is available on request. Contact: Susanna Fairbairn, Sponsorship Officer. Address: PO Box 713, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 5XE. Tel.: 01494 520359. Fax: 01494 520359. E-mail: nmotrust@aol.com
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ART ASIA SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC OUTREACH PROJECT
Sponsorship is sought for this three-year, high profile and innovative schools project to bring the teaching of Indian music into the mainstream of every school in Southampton. The project is being prioritised by the education services in Southampton, say Art Asia, "and is already attracting attention from other local authorities in the South". Contact: Helen Askins, Operations Manager. Address: Art Asia Trust Ltd., Unit 7, Radcliffe Court, Southampton SO14 0PH. Tel.: 023-8022-6212. E-mail: admin@artasia.org.uk.
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CROFT SILVER BAND
Croft Silver Band are a brass band based in Leicestershire. They are a community based organisation, teaching people of all ages how to play a brass instrument and how to read music. They travel to various locations across the country to take part in events and next year will be travelling to Disneyland Paris, where their Junior Band will be performing. Sponsorship opportunities are available to help them carry on teaching new and existing players and also to keep the instruments they use in good working order or to replace them with new models. "We can offer advertising at concerts, on our uniform and on our website - we have a large following and are well known within the Leicestershire area". Contact: Ian Bromley, Band Manager. Address: 56 High Street, East Shilton, Leicester LE9 7DG. Tel.: 01455 840976. E-mail: ian@ianbromley.wanadoo.co.uk.
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CRWTH
Crwth, (pronounced 'crooth'), is based in Swansea and promotes professional chamber concerts with an educational programme in schools and community groups. Programmes are designed to be attractive enough to interest a wide range of people while including less well known but adventurous works. Combining what might be perceived as 'classical' lollipops with works of contemporary composers seems to avoid scaring off the audience before they get near a concert, say the organisers. At least fourteen professional chamber concerts take place annually. Sponsorship is needed in order to fund present work and UK tours involving concerts, community workshops and commissions. Benefits can include company logo on flyers and advertisements, as well as complimentary tickets. Contact: Peter Morgan. Address: 27 Watkin Street, Swansea SA1 6YD. Tel.: 01792 548231. Fax: 0151-934-2359. E-mail: crwth.concerts@ntlworld.com
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JACKDAWS MUSIC EDUCATION TRUST
Jackdaws Music Education Trust urgently seeks a new sponsor for its Great Elm Vocal Awards - an annual competition for aspiring young professional singers aged 22 to 30 from across the UK and overseas. The Awards, which offer some of the most valuable prizes in the UK, have been held annually since 1992 and have helped launch the operatic careers of many young singers who are now gaining international recognition. The prize money helps the winners further their singing careers. The Awards Winners have also gone on to win prizes in the Kathleen Ferrier Awards, Cardiff Singer of the World and The Royal Overseas League. Although the preliminary rounds take place in London, the Finals have always been held in Great Elm in Somerset which is the home of Jackdaws. Jackdaws Music Education Trust is recognised nationally and locally as a major contributor to classical music education. Jackdaws was founded in 1993 by Maureen Lehane Wishart, the current Artistic Director and a former international mezzo-soprano. The Trust was set up to promote access to music for all ages, abilities and backgrounds through teaching and performing by first class teachers and artists. A programme of residential courses, community courses and the Great Elm Vocal Awards are run from the picturesque Vallis Vale at Great Elm, Frome, Somerset. The natural beauty of the setting by the river is extremely conducive to artistic endeavour. Dame Joan Sutherland is the Patron of Jackdaws and its Vice-Patrons are Sir Charles Mackerras, James Bowman and the Earl of Oxford and Asquith. Contact: Maureen Lehane Wishart, Artistic Director. Address: Bridge House, Great Elm, Frome, Somerset BA11 3NY. Tel.: 01373 812383. Fax: 01373 812083. E-mail: music@jackdaws.org
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JAZZ SERVICES LTD.
Jazz Services is a charitable organisation that exists to promote and support the development of jazz in the UK. The organisation offers a comprehensive information, advice and support and consultancy service to musicians, bands, promoters and managers to promote UK jazz to national and international audiences, and actively campaigns to improve the overall standards of music education. Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Contact: Ms Humie Webbe, Project Manager. Address: 11 Craiglee Drive, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4BN. Tel.: 029 2091 2126. E-mail: hw.webbe@ntlworld.com
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THE JUNCTION CDC
Rock, pop and club music workshops and events at venues across Suffolk help young people across the county enjoy, and possibly make a career out of, music. The Amplifier project kicked off in October 2004, promising to help budding musicians make the most of their skills – either just for fun or as a way of earning their living. Aimed at 11 to 25 year olds, the programme covers all aspects of the music industry including: music workshops – to develop their singing and playing skills; song-writing and composing sessions – multi-media sessions – using computers to make music; music business seminars – looking at how to get gigs, improving publicity skills and releasing CDs; studio craft – making the most of studio time and making your band sound better; the good gig guide – how to put on music events successfully and safely; and rock journalism – making a career out of writing about music. Participants are able to do individual sessions or follow a more structured course. For some participants this may lead to a recognised qualifications. Despite the rural nature of the county, Amplifier aims to make sure no one misses out. Workshops take place at seven main venues – one in each district across the county these are supplemented by three smaller venues in each area. Amplifier is a joint initiative between county, district and borough councils in Suffolk and The Arts Council England East. Funding for the project has been secured from the Lottery, the European Social Fund and Crime Reduction Funds. Funding is currently being sought from a range of charities, trusts and businesses. Sponsorship opportunities include: headline sponsor, equipment sponsorship, event sponsorship, etc. All future marketing material can include logos of major sponsors. Contact: Richard Brown, Amplifier Project Director. Address: The Junction CDC, Clifton Road, Cambridge CB1 7GX. Tel.: 01223 578000. Fax: 01223 565600. E-mail: richard@junction.co.uk.
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MILL MUSIC
Mill Music is seeking sponsors for a recording studio to be built at the Mill Arts Centre in Banbury. The studio would provide a facility for young people of all abilities and backgrounds to learn creative and technical skills to a high level. The organisers would be interested to hear from companies who would like to donate money or equipment. It is envisaged that the studio would be a focal point for music in the local area and thus offer great promotional potential for any company that gets involved. Contact: Charlotte James. Address: 8 Briggs Close, Banbury, Oxon. OX16 0BE. Tel.: 07906 831019. E-mail: jamescharlotte@hotmail.com
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PUSS 'N FLUTES MUSIC GROUPS
Puss 'n Flutes, based in Woodbridge, Suffolk, needs financial help to launch nationally a new concept in teaching music notation to pre-school children. This system has been developed over the last seven years in its music classes and has proven very successful. It introduces children to the language of music in a fun but educational way. The organisation's product consists of a teaching booklet, a CD containing original songs and a poster. The potential market includes nursery schools and reception classes, of which there are thousands in this country alone. Puss 'n Flutes is run by two hard up mothers who feel passionately about their music and its benefits to children from every walk of life. As a guide, sponsorship of £5,000 would cover initial costs to help get this valuable product off the ground. Contact: Carol Jopling. Address: 35 Gurdon Road, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6XA. Tel.: 01473 735812. E-mail: carol@jopling.fslife.co.uk.
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SWINSIAN ARTS
Swinsian Arts is looking to promote and encourage young musicians already studying at any of the major London colleges of music. This will primarily take the form of helping with the formation and staging of concerts for small ensembles, such as string quartets, brass quintets and wind ensembles. Being a completely new organisation, Swinsian Arts will be looking for various levels of sponsorship - from smaller amounts in the form of advertising in its literature/programmes to a larger amount from a main sponsor: 'Swinsian Arts in association with ... (sponsor's name).' In addition to the encouragement of students already studying, some small bursaries would be awarded for school students throughout Suffolk and Essex who show real promise and enthusiasm and who, as a result,
may be able to pursue a career in music if they so wished. Contact: Stephen Cottage. Address: 9 Fastnet Close, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 0LL. Tel.: 01440 702215. E-mail: skcottage@hotmail.com.
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THE VOICES FOUNDATION
The Voices Foundation, founded in 1993 by Susan Digby, believes that music is vital for the overall development of children. Its innovatory, singing-based Foundation programme currently runs in over forty schools nationwide, from Durham all the way down to North Devon, delivered by highly trained Advisory Teachers, who come into the schools, work with all the children and teachers, giving all staff the confidence to teach music as they teach other curriculum subjects. The benefits are real and ongoing: all children can sing and acquire the language of music as they can their native tongue · Arts in education can have a humanising effect and provide an antidote to problems in society · Well taught music develops intellect and character · Children acquire self-discipline, social and communication skills, awareness and tolerance · Teachers’ morale, self-esteem, skill base and confidence greatly improve · Children from deprived inner-city and rural areas find the programme particularly valuable · Head Teachers report improved social behaviour and less playground aggression · Major positive impact on literacy and numeracy skills, as reported by OFSTED · Music is part of the statutory requirement within the National Curriculum · Many primary schools have no specialist teachers · There are no adequate resources for training · No opportunities are available to redress the situation. Many of these schools are desperately short of funds, say the Foundation. Their Head Teachers hear of The Voices Foundation’s work and are keen to take the programme, but have no money to pay for it. The Voices Foundation actively fundraises in order to respond positively to schools’ requests, and has attracted generous support. Opportunities for business sponsorship include adopting a school or schools; attending an end-of-term singing day; recognition in the local/national arts/education press; and a feeling of responsible involvement in the local community. Contact: Nicola Wallis, Chief Executive Officer. Address: 38 Ebury Street, London SW1 0LU. Tel.: 020 7730 6677. Fax: 020 7259 0598. E-mail: vf@voices.org.uk.
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Opera
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 OPERA ANYWHERE
Opera Anywhere has a reputation for innovative and unusual productions. One of its main aims is to encourage and develop new audiences for opera. It looks to include and involve young and up-and-coming singers, as well as professionals: recent productions have cast members as young as seven and eight years of age! Touring several productions each year, Opera Anywhere would like to extend its work with young people through promoting attendance at singers' masterclasses, workshops and opera projects in schools and colleges. Opera Anywhere is currently looking for funding to take a radical new English translation of Don Giovanni into senior schools and colleges and its Gilbert & Sullivan production, Curiouser & Curiouser (based on the story of Alice In Wonderland), into primary education. It is also seeking financial support to be in a position to offer bursaries to its young singers to enable them to attend specific singers' masterclasses. In addition Opera Anywhere needs sponsors for its main productions throughout the year. The sponsorship package includes naming rights, brand and logo identity on marketing and promotional materials, tickets, corporate hospitality, advertising in the tour programme and opportunities for production display/distribution and co-marketing. Contact: Mike Woodward, Development & Marketing Director. Address: Opera Anywhere, Ashtree Cottage, 21 Sunningwell Village, Abingdon, Oxon. OX13 6RD. Tel.: 01865 735 910. E-mail: mike@oxfordvocalists.co.uk
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Physical Recreation
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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, Principal 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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Reading
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INTRO 300
Contact name: Rob White. Address: Chelmar Close, Birmingham B36 0SX. Tel.: 0121 749 2498. E-mail: bochris97@hotmail.com. Website: http://intro300.co.uk
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Sailing
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SAIL TRAINING INTERNATIONAL
UK-based Sail Training International organises races and events for Tall Ships in many parts of the world, including The Tall Ships' Races for young people every summer in European waters. These events attract large fleets and huge crowds in participating host ports. A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, including Title Sponsor, Presenting or Supporting Sponsor, and sponsorship of trainee bursary packages. Contact: Gwyn Brown, Business Director. Address: Sail Training International, 5 Mumby Road, Gosport, Hants. PO12 1AA. Tel.: 023-9258-6367. Fax: 023-9258-4661. E-mail: gwyn.brown@sailtraininginternational.org
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Science
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INTECH SCIENCE CENTRE
INTECH is a visitor and schools destination containing 100 interactive exhibits about science and technology. As an educational charity its aim is to inspire and enthuse everyone - but especially children - in science, technology and engineering. In addition to the hands-on exhibits there is a 200 seat auditorium which presents science shows/lectures. It is also a popular venue for corporate hire or for the Centre's sponsors. Located near Winchester, in a spectacular, award-winning pyramid building, INTECH boasts a position as the fastest growing family visitor attraction in the south of England. It is already firmly established as a leading education resource. 23,000 schoolchildren visited in 2004 and a further 13,000 used the Centre's Outreach Education Service. INTECH's present site was opened in 2001, with substantial Millennium Commission funding as well as support from sponsors such as IBM UK Laboratories, NTL, Glaxo Wellcome, Hampshire County Council and Southern Water. "If you believe in keeping science, technology and engineering stimulating for both current and upcoming generations then please support the work of INTECH", say the organisers. Contact: Andy Lane, Marketing & Fundraising Manager. Address: Intech Science Centre, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HX. Tel.: 01962 891915. Fax: 01962 868524. E-mail: andylane@intech-uk.com
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Current sponsorship opportunities
• new interactive exhibits
• science show/lecture programme
• naming opportunity for the auditorium
• educational programmes
• subsidy to enable visits by disadvantaged children.
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LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE
One of the North's leading visitor attractions, Life is an award-winning science centre which forms one element of a science village in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Situated in Time Square, just a minute's walk from the mainline railway station and national bus station, the centre is at the hub of the growing regeneration of this world-class destination. The Centre offers a variety of sponsorship and event opportunities including: • Open Air Ice Rink - an extremely popular feature during the winter months, the North East's largest ice rink is set in Times Square and attracts more than 60,000 visitors during a ten week run. Opportunities for a major sponsor include renaming the Ice Rink, advertising on the rink's enclosures and promotions including exclusive use of the rink for staff and/or customers • Lifelab - a free educational resource that enables school children to enjoy national curriculum linked experiments in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment by professional science explainers • Lectures@Life series - a popular programme of annual talks delivered by leading scientists, writers and broadcasters from all over the world Exhibition programme. Life is one of the few venues to host an annual programme of large-scale international touring exhibitions which attract many thousands during their run • Newcastle Science Festival - Life is a major partner of the festival which takes place every March in conjunction with National Science Week. Partners across the City including museums and art galleries, theatres, the universities and national organisations such as the Open University and the RSPB. The festival includes lectures, debates, exhibitions and hands-on family activities and aims to play a key role in inspiring and communicating a greater understanding of science. Benefits of sponsorship include branding opportunities, integrated press and marketing campaigns, corporate hospitality deals, staff and consumer incentive schemes and sales promotions. Contact: Ian McGregor, Marketing Manager. Address: Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle NE1 4EP. Tel.: 0191 243 8267. Fax: 0191 243 8201. E-mail: ian.mcgregor@life.org.uk
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Theatre
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MTA - THE MUSICAL THEATRE ACADEMY
MTA is a brand new ethical drama college opening at the Drill Hall, London in September 2009. The Academy is currently looking for individuals or companies to create a bursary/scholarship scheme for potential students. As it is a new college, successful applicants will not be eligible to apply for any sort of government funding (including CDL). However, the college doesn't wish to attract only students who can afford to pay for their places - they want to be able to offer a place to any student that has the talent and drive to succeed. MTA will be running the UK's first accelerated training programme, which means that its students will save a year of living and tuition costs whilst not sacrificing the training. The college works four terms per year, removing the traditionally long summer break, which many students use as a financial top up. MTA's longer term business plan has provision for a hardship fund; however this won't be available for a few years. The full cost of the course is £24,000 (a saving of £10,000 on other established colleges) - too much money for most people. Yet MTA believes that everyone should have a chance to follow their dream. Sponsorship support is now being sought. Contact: Annemarie Lewis Thomas. Address: 9b Osborne Road, Palmers Green, London N13 5PT. Tel.: 0208 882 8181. E-mail: annemarie@themta.co.uk
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WEST END KIDS
West End Kids is a unique centre of excellence based in London for young performers aged 10-18 who show exceptional talent and dedication in musical theatre and the performing arts. In turn, the company provides the "Kids" with challenging performance experiences via workshop style coaching. Since its creation in 2001, West End Kids has provided dedicated students with all the tools they need to progress into outstanding performers, with focus on singing, choreography, attitude, mental-toughness, work ethic and expectation. West End Kids is very proud of the fact that a very high proportion of its pupils have successfully applied to the performing arts school/college of their choice including the Brits School, Sylvia Young and Mountview. Furthermore when its students move into work professionally, there is no shock to the system as they have been working to the same standards for years. This makes the transition smooth for them and ensures they are a pleasure for directors to work with. Recently, a West End Kid, Holly-Anne Hull, won the Disney Channel's prestigious My Camp Rock competition. This was a great honour for both West End Kids and its Managing Director Martin Williams, who has provided personal vocal tuition to Holly-Anne for many years. Moreover, Holly-Anne displayed perfectly the standards that all West End Kids aspire to and indeed achieve. West End Kids is very active in using many forms of the media both for communication with its pupils and promotion of the company. Its website www.westendkids.co.uk receives 120,000 hits per year. West End Kids is also very active in Facebook and YouTube where it publicises its various activities and performances and as a consequence has a loyal following of thousands of fans throughout the world. The cost of running West End Kids is, not surprisingly, very expensive. In particular, London rehearsal venues are not cheap, therefore the company faces constant financial constraints. On the other hand the company is committed to providing professional advanced coaching to young performers with talent, regardless of financial circumstance. Faced with this persistent financial conundrum, West End Kids is looking for sponsorship of its rehearsal overheads so that it can continue to offer its current first class coaching programme to young musical theatre talent rather than restrict it merely to those who can afford it. West End Kids is confident that sponsors of the company will benefit from its growing national recognition via the ever-increasing demand for public performances, open workshops and media promotion. Indeed, this is a wonderful opportunity for a sponsor to gain excellent publicity, especially within the youth sector as West End Kids would be looking to promote the sponsor's name at all its events throughout the year. Over the last twelve months, the West End Kids brand was seen by in excess of 300,000 consumers. If such sponsorship fits in with your profile in this sector West End Kids would be delighted to discuss this matter. Contact: Mrs Julie-Ann Harris. Address: 36 Chestnut Avenue, Coney Hall, West Wickhem BR4 9ES. Tel.: 020 8123 2025. E-mail: julie.harris@westendkids.co.uk
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BIGFOOT THEATRE COMPANY
Since its launch in January 2000, Bigfoot Theatre Company has become the UK's largest and most progressive theatre in education company, they tell us, working within over 300 schools across the capital per school term. The company looks set to expand into Brighton, Bristol and Birmingham by January 2003. Its service of providing out of school drama clubs, Saturday classes and comprehensive summer arts courses has made it the most sought after theatre company for inner city schools. Bigfoot now requires specific sponsorship support packages to help the expansion of its services nationwide. Its aim is to use drama as a tool to help develop confidence, self-esteem and good communication skills for deprived and disilusioned children and young people. With a plethora of exciting projects formulating its termly programmes, Bigfoot has the scope to develop long term partnerships with organisations that wish to share in its success. Reg. charity no.: 1069710. Contact: Karl Wozny. Tel: 020-8761-2111. E-mail: karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk.
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CHALKFOOT THEATRE ARTS
Chalkfoot is a touring community theatre company based in Margate, Kent (formerly known as Channel Theatre Company) - a long-established organisation with an excellent track record both with arts funding bodies and the communities it serves. Chalkfoot works in three main areas: community touring - taking professional theatre to village halls throughout the south east and beyond (activities include outdoor productions, family productions, workshops and skills development); working with children and young people - creating innovative theatre experiences with pupils in primary and secondary schools (in areas such as Cornwall, Bexley and Thanet); and devising special, one-off projects for a range of audiences. Chalkfoot is supported as a Recurrently Funded Organisation by Arts Council England (South East) and has regularly received support over a number of years from a number of local authorities and county councils in the south east. The organisation can offer a range of sponsorship opportunities and is also able to work with sponsors to create worthwhile projects within the sponsor's own target areas. Apply to Chalkfoot to view its massive archive of feedback from community audiences. What Chalkfoot's village hall promoters say: "I just had to write and let you know how much your visits mean to our village", (Ardingly, Sussex); 'Having live theatre in Hawkhurst is a rare event, and the tickets were sold out. The audience was not disappointed', (Hawkhurst, Kent). What teachers say about Chalkfoot's participatory projects: 'The evaluations they have written about this experience have all been full of praise for everyone involved. I know they will take many positive memories with them for years to come', Teacher, Thanet Secondary School. 'An absolutely stunning performance which truly inspired the children', Teacher, Medway Primary School. Contact: Claudia Leaf, Outreach Director. Address: Central Studios, 36 Park Place, Margate, Kent CT9 1LE. Tel.: 01843 280077. Fax: 01843 280088. E-mail: claudia@channel-theatre.co.uk
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CHESTER GATEWAY THEATRE
The Theatre seeks varying levels of sponsorship for plays (comedy, drama, classics and new work), one-night events and Education and Access projects. Reg charity no. 257701.Contact: Jo Beggs, Development & PR Manager. Address: Chester Gateway Theatre, Hamilton Place, Chester CH1 2H. Tel.: 01244-344238, ext. 106.
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EAST HANTS. YOUTH THEATRE
East Hants Youth Theatre is a small but thriving youth theatre company which runs workshops for children aged 5 to youth. In the past, they have run very successful productions and now they are looking to put on a variety of performances throughout the year. The theatre is seeking sponsorship for a season of live theatre-which will involve all of its members, which at the moment number about 70. They would like to do a full full-scale production of the Little Shop of Horrors but need sponsorship funding to do it. Contact: Lisa Clements, Arts & Media Officer. Address: Merchistoun Hall, 106 Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Hampshire PO8 9LJ. Tel.: 023 9259 7114. Fax: 023 9234 3642. E-mail: ehyt.showtime@virgin.net
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EXTREME ENTERTAINMENTS
Extreme Entertainments provides performing arts classes for both children and adults. Extreme is looking for sponsorship to help provide performance opportunities and group activities for children within the north west of England. The organisation is looking for sponsorship to cover the costs of putting on shows and help with room hire for classes to enable them to keep costs down for the children attending the classes on a regular basis. Sponsorship will help pay for the following:- room hire for classes; room hire for shows; costumes; make-up; uniforms; scholarships for gifted children; music; advertising; agency costs to help find work for talented children. Goals: Extreme Entertainments aims to • Provide cheap or free classes for children and to offer the opportunity to take part in group and team activities, to be part of a club, help build confidence and take part in regular healthy exercise • provide skills which will benefit children in the future • provide all children with the opportunity to perform at least twice a year and raise money for charities. The benefits of sponsorship • banners or advertising at all gigs • advert on the website • hand out brochures at shows • raffles and giveaways • logo on printed materials (flyers, posters) • free tickets to all performances. Contact: Shelley Miller. Address: 59 Bolton Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8AA. Tel.: 07747 085454. E-mail: shelley@extremeentertainments.co.uk.
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MED THEATRE
Dartmoor Theatre is a project to allow young people to create their own theatre and music in response to the environment of a National Park. Contact: Mark Beeson, Co-ordinator. Address: MED Theatre, The MED Theatre Studio, 11a The Square, Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8NF. Tel.: 01647-441356. E-mail: info@medtheatre.co.uk.
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NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN
A range of sponsorship opportunities is available in connection with work of The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, which organises productions in London and Edinburgh, as well as audition programmes, training courses, fundraising events and community education programmes. A Business Club NYT corporate hospitality package is also available.
Contact: Carol Stevenson, Development Manager. Address: 443-445 Holloway Road, London N7 6LW.
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PROJECT CALLIOPE
Opportunities are available to sponsor summer drama courses on classical Greek texts in English with professional direction, based on Ancient Epidavros. Contact name: Gary Cleaver, Project Director. Address: 23 Thompson Street, New Bradwell, Bucks. MK13 0EA. Tel.: 01908 311367. Fax: 01908 311367. E-mail: info@projectcalliope.co.uk. Website: http://www.projectcalliope.co.uk
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PROPS THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL
Props Theatre Arts School in North Wales is looking for a long term sponsor to help with its running costs. Now in its seventh year, the school has had no funding from any other organisation but has raised several thousands of pounds for various charities over the years through special productions. It has several students who are unable to meet the fees (£25 - £30 a month) and discreetly supports them with free places, helping them achieve their full potential either locally or elsewhere. Funds are raised through student fees, ticket sales, events and merchandising and from advertising in its annual brochure/prospectus. The school aims to produce at least four shows a year, teaching through performance and covering everything from Shakespeare to musical theatre and comedy as well as stage management, lighting, sound etc.. It also covers the L.A.M.D.A. syllabus, with excellent results. The school works out of, and manages, a War Memorial Building which is a Charitable Trust in dire straits: it is struggling to pay the rent which just covers the utility bills and insurance and thus keeps the building open as a community building and home to the local youth club. The school is about to diversify into film work but funds are running out. Sponsors would be kept informed and consulted about progress and plans and would be encouraged to be as involved as they might wish. Their name would appear on all marketing and publicity material. Contact: Anne Jones. Address: Bryn Awel, Glan Conwy, North Wales LL28 5TW. Tel.: 01492 580774. E-mail: PropsAnne@aol.com.
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SPIKE THEATRE
Spike are open to a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including in-kind support, specific support for a tour (eg three month autumn/spring tour or three week Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Sponsors would receive space on all print for the sponsor's company logo, a credit in all press releases, targeted press releases and free tickets for the sponsor's staff and clients. Spike Theatre formalised in 1997 and is a small-scale touring theatre company incorporating a dedicated education and community outreach wing. Spike Theatre receives regular funding from Arts Council North West and has become one of Britain’s leading small scale touring companies, producing shows that are accessible, engaging and visually exciting. Drawing upon various disciplines such as mime, acrobatics, ensemble work, clowning and strong characterisation, Spike produces a style of ‘Total’ theatre with the performer at the centre of the work. Spike tour extensively throughout the UK as well as internationally, usually producing one touring show each year. The company also receives commissions to produce work for other organisations. In addition to the theatrical productions, Spike regularly supply workshop leaders and creative artists to schools, colleges and arts organisations, running sessions in a variety of performance skill areas. The workshops range from one day packages to residencies producing performance pieces with young people. In 2004, they worked with over 9,000 workshop participants. Contact: Mark Smith, Administrator. Address: 13a Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BQ. Tel.: 0151 709 8554. E-mail: mail@spiketheatre.com
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THEATREBUS
Theatrebus is a travelling company which devises creative and educational programmes to cover all areas of the National Curriculum. The group works in schools, museums and galleries in Cheshire, Stockport, Trafford and Manchester and organises dance and drama workshops for all age groups. Drama Tots is a programme of drama/movement workshops for pre-school children. Inset training days are also included for teaching staff and the group will also write follow up material, including pupil and teacher resource packs. Interview and presentation techniques for sixth form, industry and local commerce are also part of the service offered. Theatrebus is now seeking sponsorship towards the purchase of a new van - "the whole of Northwest will see your name on the van you help us buy" is their promise. Contact: Marc Careswell. Address: 47 Ullswater Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1TU. Tel.: 0161 282 6799. E-mail: careswell@aol.com.
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THEATRE EAST
Theatre East organises acting, singing, dancing and music activities for kids in a disadvanteged area of Newcastle upon Tyne. Sponsorship funding is sought to assist with the refurbishment of the organisation's premises, which needs to be re-wired, have the theatre and rehearsal rooms brought back into good condition, have its sound and lighting equipment refurbished and replaced and have new stage curtains installed. A music room and musical equipment is also urgently needed. The organisation is voluntary but not yet a registered charity and has been in existence for about 15 months. Tutors from Newcastle's 'Live Theatre' are used, with the centre's programme being managed by their Youth Theatre Director, Paul James. Funding was secured from SRB last year with further funding from the Lottery this year. Revenue funding of around £10,000 per annum is now required, with £35,000 capital and a further £10,000 for the music room and equipment. Contact: Julie Blackie, Co-ordinator. Address: Theatre East, c/o 53 The Cloisters, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7LS. Tel.: 0191-2413441 (w); 0191-2853764 (h); 07712-765535 (m).
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THE VIVACE CHARITABLE TRUST
The Vivace Charitable Trust is a registered charity based in the north west of England which works to enhance the self-esteem, confidence and social skills of children and young people (aged 6-20) by giving them the opportunity to take part in very large-scale concerts (upwards of 300 performers per concert) in various venues in the north west, including Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and the new Lowry Centre in Salford. The organisation would be pleased to talk to companies who would like to be associated with this work, which is mainly carried out in disadvantaged inner-urban areas such as Wigan, Tameside, Bootle, Salford and St. Helens but which it is hoped (with support) to extend across the north of England (registered charity no. 1063910). Contact: George Kearton, Organiser and Administrator. Address: 17 Scott Avenue, Hindley, Wigan WN2 4DG. Tel./fax: 01942-521670. Mobile: 07931-724814.
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WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE
The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is a major receiving venue on the number one touring circuit. Its Membership Youth Scheme, GET-IN!, is open to all 9-18 year olds and offers a range of benefits including low cost tickets, workshops run by professional companies linked to shows at the Grand and the opportunity to go on backstage and theatre visits. Members have access to theatre professionals who share their knowledge of all aspects of theatre (technical, performance, admin., etc.). A representative from the theatre is present at every workshop and all persons involved in conducting workshops are screened. The opportunities available include full sponsorship or sponsorship of specific workshops and events. Contact: Melanie Whitehead, Youth Officer. Address: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1DE. Tel.: 01902 573311. E-mail: getin@grandtheatre.co.uk
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BRIT WRITERS' AWARDS
Brit Writers' Awards is looking for forward-thinking organisations and individuals to help them make the inaugural event a runaway success. The Brit Writers' Awards promises to become the biggest annual event on the UK's literary calendar. It provides the first ever 'springboard' for unpublished and emerging writers of every age group, community and writing style, and is offering £10,000 to the overall winner - the largest prize fund ever offered to unpublished writers. The gala awards ceremony will inspire and engage every community in the UK - and be the first ever high-profile stage for unpublished writers of all ages. The gala awards will be a glittering, star studded event at the O2, London, featuring key figures from the publishing, media and corporate world. However, the real stars at the event will be the schoolchildren, local literacy leaders and community members from diverse backgrounds who seized the challenge, picked up a pen and wrote something extraordinary. The evening will celebrate their success and how this project has inspired ordinary people into creative writing. Tailored sponsorship packages are being offered, ranging from £5,000 to £20,000. Contact: Zareen Roohi Ahmed, Head of Operations. Tel.: 0871 237 4440. Fax: 0871 237 4505. Address: 67 Lombard Street, Birmingham B12 0QU. E-mail: zareen@britwriters.co.uk.
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Opportunities and benefits for sponsors include:
1. Becoming an official corporate sponsor of the Brit Writers' Awards (BWA). The sponsor's branding will be included on the awards' website with a link to the sponsor's website.
2. The sponsor's logo and features will be promoted in the awards' monthly e-updates, giving exposure to individuals and organisations across the UK, as well as on all printed promotional materials for the 2010 awards ceremony and the sponsor's support will also be mentioned in all audio promotion.
3. An invitation for a senior member of the sponsor's organisation to present one of the awards at the ceremony on 26th June at the O2 in London.
4. A table for ten made available at the gala awards ceremony for the sponsor's organisation
5. Ongoing publicity throughout the build-up to the event in June 2010, with the sponsor's branding and profile being featured on the BWA website.
6. The sponsor will receive a full page colour feature in the forthcoming Write Now! magazine, due to be published prior to the awards night, which will be distributed to all the guests at the event and throughout the awards' networks.
7. The sponsor's brand logo will be prominently displayed on the stage backdrop at the gala awards ceremony which will receive global media coverage; and the sponsor's logo will also be printed on the awards certificate presented to the award winner.
8. The sponsor's support will be acknowledged in all project activities and delivery efforts.
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