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Whether its staff motivation or corporate social responsibility, a partnership with SPARKS can help you achieve your goals. Our dedicated fundraising team will work closely with you to execute a tailor made programme for your company. |
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David Preston, Associate Director, Canon (UK) Ltd “For a number of years we have supported the excellent efforts of SPARKS in funding pioneering lifesaving children’s medical research. We are delighted to be breaking new ground with our chosen charity partner in supporting an important project studying the treatment of brain abnormalities in unborn babies”. Ken Schofield, Executive Director, PGA European Tour
Edwin Bessant, CEO, Ceuta Healthcare “After a vigorous vetting process we chose SPARKS because it fits perfectly with our existing community and charity programme, focused on children, health, and raising aspirations. Our employees also thoroughly enjoy supporting SPARKS and getting involved with the variety of fundraising events that we organise together”. Peter Sherratt, European Community & Charity Committee Chairman
Hugh Edmeades, Chairman of Christie’s, South Kensington
“Our relationship with SPARKS is one Hyundai, our employees and dealers are very proud of. It is tremendous to be associated with a charity organisation dedicated to raising funds for such a vital arena as medical research to ensure that all babies are born healthy and stay healthy. Sponsoring SPARKS golf events is a very positive approach to helping you hit your fundraising targets and gives Hyundai a great deal of pleasure at the same time”. Craig Purvey, Regional Business Manager Hyundai Car (UK) Ltd
“We decided to join forces with a high-profile charity to try to create a new buzz within the fashion industry. As part of our long-term commitment to SPARKS, we are donating 10% of sales from our Spring/Summer 02 range of piqué polo shirts to SPARKS". Stephanie Thierry, Head of Marketing, Gant UK
Laura Moody, Managing Director, Nomadic Display UK |
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SPARKS has an impressive diary of prestigious, celebrity events from polo to fashion, golf, shooting and our star studded balls. We would like to invite your company to get involved! SPONSORSHIP Sponsor one of SPARKS high profile events and benefit from branding, PR and advertising opportunities, association with SPARKS, sport and celebrities, exposure to a loyal audience with fantastic networking opportunities. SAMPLING Gain valuable brand exposure to a lucrative audience. Trial product, food or drink, clothes or cosmetics at our events, in our gift bags or as giveaways – opportunities are endless. DONATE A VENUE We continually seek new locations for our events. By donating space you have the chance to showcase your venue to an upmarket, influential and celebrity audience. DONATE AUCTION OR RAFFLE PRIZES Donating products or services as a prize is a perfect opportunity to increase brand awareness, spotlight new products whilst demonstrating your support for SPARKS. PARTICIPATION AND CORPORATE HOSPITALITY Join one of our shooting days, attend our star-studded Summer or Winter Ball, play golf with a celebrity or get your running shoes on! Entertain guests at a variety of unique, interactive and exciting SPARKS events. Impress clients, build staff morale whilst raising money for a great cause! SPARKS GOLF DAYS Entertain clients, foster team spirit, and enjoy one of 35 golf tournaments with a celebrity captain at some of the most prestigious courses in the UK! Sponsor an existing SPARKS tournament, create a bespoke event or choose SPARKS to benefit from your existing golf day. SPARKS offers full golf event planning and management services. RUN FOR SPARKS A great way to get your workforce fit and encourage team building! Recruit a team to run the Flora Light Challenge for Women, the London Marathon, try an overseas marathon or have fun in the JP Morgan Chase. You can sponsor the SPARKS team, provide kit for our runners or have our runners sample your products on race day! OVERSEAS CHALLENGE EVENTS Tempted to cycle from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean or trek the Sahara Desert from the mountains of Morocco to the Red Sea coast? Enjoy a unique, challenging experience, visit somewhere new and raise money for SPARKS!
Call us to explore opportunities for your company at one of our events. Book your date with SPARKS, have fun while raising funds for lifesaving children’s medical research. Please contact Colleen LaFontaine, Head of Corporate Fundraising Telephone 020 7340 0670 or e-mail [email protected] |
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CAUSE RELATED MARKETING Form a partnership with SPARKS and market your product or service in a positive light while raising money for children’s medical research. Boost sales, increase consumer loyalty and enhance your company image. 75% of consumers have switched brands, tried a product or increased usage because of a CRM relationship (Source: Business In The Community) CHARITY OF THE YEAR Appoint SPARKS as your company’s dedicated charity! Fundraise for SPARKS throughout the year increasing staff motivation and encouraging team building. SPARKS can help with fundraising ideas, auction and raffle prizes and memorabilia and celebrity appearances. PAYROLL GIVING An easy to implement government approved scheme allowing employees to donate to SPARKS directly from their salaries, pre – tax. Companies can match employees’ donations boosting staff morale even further! Did you know that one third of companies who offer Payroll Giving have improved staff retention? GIFTS / SERVICES IN KIND Can your company donate office supplies, equipment or services to SPARKS to help us reduce costs? These valuable donations can ensure that more of our income goes directly to children’s medical research – everybody wins! EVENT SPONSORSHIP Participate as a sponsor in one of our many high profile events. From fashion shows to football matches, celebrity golf tournaments to polo matches, neighbourhood coffee mornings to 7 a-side rugby – our events draw crowds and press, providing a fantastic PR opportunity! COMPANY DONATIONS Your company can make tax efficient donations to SPARKS – cash or company shares. Either way, you’re helping make a difference for the future of children. SPONSOR SPARKS LITERATURE When you partner with SPARKS you will have the opportunity to sponsor our biannual newsletter, annual report or website. Get your brand out to the community and tied to a cause that people care about! SPARKS welcomes the opportunity to discuss your charity goals and how we could partner to create bespoke, mutually beneficial initiatives. Together, we can help all children be born healthy and stay healthy. Please contact Colleen LaFontaine, Head of Corporate Fundraising on [email protected] or 020 7340 0670. |
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“Christie’s
“Choosing SPARKS as our nominated charity in 2000 was an inspired decision. There is nothing like a ‘win win’ relationship. We will continue to raise essential funds for SPARKS and enjoy the many benefits, events and business opportunities in return”.