Corporate Partnerships Could your business help raise funds for RP Fighting Blindness? Opportunities include: www.rpfightingblindness.org.uk Charity of the Year Employee Fundraising Payroll Giving Commercial Partnerships Sponsorship Gifts in kind
Where your money will go Each year RP Fighting Blindness funds cutting edge research which brings us closer and closer to finding a cure for inherited retinal dystrophies, as well as supporting those people who are affected. This is how you can help. 20 could provide an information pack for someone newly diagnosed. 100 could provide the materials needed by a researcher to carry out vital experiments. 500 could provide training for a helpline volunteer to be able to give information to anyone who needs to know more about RP and other inherited retinal dystrohies. 1000 could enable a senior scientist to publish a research paper adding to the collective understanding that will eventually lead to finding a cure.
How your company can get involved Working with corporate supporters is very important to RP Fighting Blindness. We understand your company is unique. When you partner with RP Fighting Blindness, we really want to get to know you your company, employees, business and objectives. We work alongside you in the way that suits your company best; it can be as straightforward or as involved as you want it to be. From simple, easily implemented fundraising ideas to a fully-fledged CSR programme, your support will make a huge difference to our mission to drive the realisation of treatments for inherited retinal dystrophies whilst supporting and empowering our patient group and will lead to engaged, positive employees and customers.
Charity of the Year & Employee Giving Nominate RP Fighting Blindness as your charity of the year or simply encourage staff to do some fundraising for us. We can support you with tools, tips and materials to get started. We have a experience in engaging and encouraging employee-led activities and are able to create and support a strong fundraising programme. Employee fundraising not only allows us to deliver greater impact, but engaging employees in a fun and motivating way significantly increases employee awareness of the partnership throughout the company. This further embeds charitable support into the organisation s culture and increases awareness and support for all joint activities and initiatives. We can provide you with places in popular events such as runs, cycles or challenges, or create a tailor-made event just for you.
Payroll Giving Payroll Giving is a simple and tax-effective scheme, which allows you to donate to the charity of your choice by a direct deduction from your salary. If your company has a Payroll Giving scheme established the payroll department deducts the amount pledged from your pay. The charity receives your donation, and the tax you would have paid on this amount is added on by the government. If your company does not have an established Payroll Giving (also known as Give As You Earn) programme then you can sign up individually. Commercial Partnerships Linking your brand or product with RP Fighting Blindness can be a great way to raise your profile as a socially responsible brand, drive sales and raise vital funds for our work. Contact us about cause related marketing opportunities.
Sponsorship We have a number of opportunities available; from sponsoring one of our events such as our annual Conference or Patient and Professional Information Days to one of our many fundraising activities including challenge events, dinners and networking meetings. Sponsorship of significant events delivers awareness, recognition and marketing for the event sponsor and increases the reach and impact of the partnership. Sponsorship also enables RP Fighting Blindness to direct as much funding as possible to vital research or the provision of information and support to patients. We can tailor packages to meet your needs and ensure that your support is celebrated in a variety of ways please contact the team for details of sponsorship opportunities. Gifts in kind Providing gifts-in-kind in the form of auction prizes or office equipment is a brilliant way of supporting our work. Please contact us if you are interested in making a donation.
How we can support your fundraising Fundraising is a great way to motivate staff and encourage teams across an organisation to work together towards a common goal. It is also perfect for encouraging a little friendly competition between sites, departments or teams! We can provide: Fundraising tips and ideas Places in events such as runs and cycles, or tailor events to suit you. Support via an Account Manager to get you started and assist you throughout your time with us Information and fundraising materials for your staff, your website or intranet or for your customers and suppliers to help you spread the message about your activities and the work of the charity. We will also help increase your profile with our supporters by celebrating the partnership in our newsletters, online, through social media and in the media.
Contact Details These are just a few ways for your business to get involved with RP Fighting Blindness. To discuss these or any other fundraising ideas, please contact the fundraising team on the details below: 01280 821334 fundraising@rpfightingblindness.org.uk PO Box 350 Buckingham MK18 1GZ www.rpfightingblindness.org.uk Registered charity no. 1153851