SPARKS looks forward to creating a partnership plan that meets all of your objectives:
A quarter of SPARKS fundraising activities revolve around the golf courses of Great Britain. Last year we raised nearly half a million pounds from our golfing partnerships and activities alone. We have developed an unprecedented reputation within the golfing community over a 20 year period and have consequently been chosen as benefiting charity in a variety of golf clubs throughout the UK, who recognise our experience and expertise. Club partnerships include Celtic Manor and The Grove.
With the support of celebrities such as Sir Steven Redgrave, Sir Trevor Brooking, Sir Matthew Pinsent, David Seaman, Gary Lineker, Glenn Hoddle and Vinnie Jones, SPARKS benefits from over 30 celebrity golf days each year, at some of the top UK courses including The Grove, Woburn Golf Club, Celtic Manor Resort, The Oxfordshire, and Brocket Hall.
SPARKS golf days provide the perfect opportunity to meet inspirational celebrities, entertain clients, foster team spirit and play golf at some of the most exclusive courses in the UK, whilst supporting a good cause.
A typical SPARKS golf day will consist of 24 teams. Each team will tee up with 3 amateurs and a celebrity captain, with the team playing 4 ball over 18 holes. After golf, teams and celebrities enjoy a well-earned lunch or dinner, followed by prize giving and entertainment. The emphasis is always on fun and light-hearted entertainment with an edge of healthy competition.
The SPARKS PR department provided help and support before and during the day. Our press contacts who provided coverage of the day included local radio and newspapers. SPARKS supporters are predominantly ABC1, with high disposable income combined with a passion for sport.
The P.G.A qualified SPARKS Head of Golf and the Golf team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth planning and running of the event. Up to 6 dedicated and experienced SPARKS staff will be on hand on the day to provide PR assistance, offer invaluable professional golfing advice, act as the master of ceremonies and liaise with celebrities and teams.
SPARKS can supply a wide range of entertainment for your day including trick shot specialists, comedians, magicians and after dinner speakers to name but a few.
“We are delighted to have sponsored our Celebrity Golf Classic
on behalf of SPARKS. Not only is it a fun and challenging day, we also
have the satisfaction of knowing we are helping SPARKS achieve it’s
target of helping babies to be born healthy and stay healthy. Canon
is very proud of its association with SPARKS”.
– David Preston, Associate Director, Canon (UK) Ltd
One of the features of the golf calendar, this fantastic event hosts nearly 300 guests in a cumulative celebration of the golf season. SPARKS celebrities, patrons, corporate partners and golf regulars attend this black tie affair. The evening includes a champagne reception followed by dinner, table games, entertainment and an auction.
To learn more about how your company can become a part of the SPARKS Golf Programme please contact Colleen LaFontaine, Head of Corporate Fundraising; [email protected].