LOOSE CHANGE BUSKERS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LOOSE CHANGE BUSKERS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

About LOOSE CHANGE BUSKERS About Cancer Research UK Loose Change Buskers are an extraordinary group of volunteers who busk in aid of Cancer Research UK in and around South Manchester. Their commitment to Cancer Research UK has won them numerous local and national accolades. In 2016 they received the prestigious Queen s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups, and in 2015 they won a Cancer Research UK Flame of Hope award for Fundraising in the Community. In December 2016 they appeared on BBC North West after being awarded a coveted special Christmas Star Award. Founded by Bernard Dolan from Timperley and Altrincham-based John Fogel, Loose Change Buskers made their first appearance at the Stamford Quarter in Altrincham. Since then they ve not looked back, busking every weekend in town centres, supermarkets, local markets and any other gigs they can attend across South Manchester, raising on average 2,000 a weekend! Loose Change Buskers not only raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK each weekend, they also help to raise cancer awareness in South Manchester. Bernard and John said: It s touching hearing the public s stories as to why they donate, it makes us feel like we are doing something to help. Without donations from the public to Loose Change Buskers, Cancer Research UK wouldn t be able to do their work in finding cures for cancer. We are doing all we can to beat cancer sooner. Cancer touches many people, including Loose Change Buskers themselves who have sadly lost two of their members, Dave Shannon and Mike Moratos to the disease over the past 6 years. These men were an inspiration to them and they will continue in their memory, rain or shine. Loose change buskers have raised 325,000 since 2010. Last year the group performed at more than 175 Cancer Research UK is the world s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research. Our vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Half of us will hear the words I m sorry, you have cancer at some point in our lives. This is a scary statistic, but thanks to Cancer Research UK more people are surviving cancer. 40 years ago, 1 in every 4 people diagnosed with cancer would survive their disease. Today that figure is 2 in 4. Thanks to research we know more about cancer and how to prevent, diagnose, control and treat it than ever before. Our ambition is that 3 in 4 people will be surviving cancer by 2034. Every day, around 112 people are diagnosed with cancer in the North West. Last year, we spent over 23 million on some of the UK s best scientific and clinical research in the North West. We fund ground-breaking research throughout the region, from our own Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, to cutting edge research in Liverpool. We want to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured, and we need your support. We receive no government funding so we really do rely on all of our amazing supporters to fund our lifesaving research. And thanks to their generosity our scientists, doctors and nurses are leading the world in discovering new ways to fight cancer. Research saves lives and our work is critical to ensuring more people beat this devastating disease. Without groups like Loose Change Buskers, we would not be able to carry out our worldclass research. However, they need your help to continue their amazing fundraising work. Together we can beat cancer, and you can help to make it sooner. We re the only charity fighting over 200 cancers. We receive no Government funding for our life-saving research.

why sponsor loose change buskers? gold Grow your local business base while supporting brilliant local fundraisers, loose change buskers, and Cancer Research UK. By sponsoring Loose Change Buskers you will be making a vital contribution to the fight against cancer. You will align your company with one of the community s most-loved volunteer groups and at the same time, demonstrate to staff and clients your commitment to a worthwhile cause close to the heart of many. Sponsoring Loose Change Buskers in 2017 will give your company the opportunity to support an official Cancer Research UK volunteer fundraising group. The following pages will outline the different sponsorhsip opportunities that are available. If you can t see something that s right for you, we would be happy to discuss your ideas about how you d like to be involved. To find out more about Loose Change Buskers, take a look at these videos: youtube.com/watch?v=f8wyjm13mac youtu.be/4z9lpynhxl0 For more information and to find out how you can help beat cancer sooner, please call Katie on 07775 685026 or email katie.hesketh@cancer.org.uk. cost of : 2500 Line and logo on a brand new gazebo which will be used at all outdoor In 2016 over 75% of Loose Change Buskers events were outside. Line and large logo credited as official sponsors of Loose Change Buskers 2017 / 2018 appearing on Loose Change Buskers Cancer Research UK 6ft pull up banner (banner provided by Cancer Research UK). The banner will be displayed at every Loose Change Buskers event for the next 12 months. In 2016 Loose Change Buskers performed at over 175 events around the North West. Your company s branding will be on display for an average of five hours at each event. Over 70 events have already been booked for Loose Change Buskers for 2017. Opportunity for Loose Change Buskers to play at a work event of your choice. Opportunity for employees to play their instrument/sing with Loose Change Buskers at any of their Verbal recognition as a gold sponsor to Loose Change Buskers at all of their busking Social media promotion engaging with your own social media channels. Excellent brand exposure. other Manchester-based businesses. Bespoke lab tour at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre for employees from your business, where you ll have the chance to speak to our incredible scientists whilst building team morale.

silver bronze cost of : 1000 multiple silver opportunities available Line and medium sized logo credited as a sponsor of Loose Change Buskers 2017 / 2018 appearing on Loose Change Buskers Cancer Research UK 6ft pull up banner (banner provided by Cancer Research UK). The banner will be displayed at every Loose Change Buskers event for the next 12 months. In 2016 Loose Change Buskers performed at over 175 events around the North West. Your company s branding will be on display for an average of 5 hours at each event. Over 70 events have already been booked for Loose Change Buskers for 2017. Social media promotion engaging with your own social media channels. cost of : 500 multiple bronze opportunities available other Manchester-based businesses Opportunity to attend a corporate business lab tour at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre along with other businesses in the North West where there will be a chance to meet Cancer Research UK scientists. Excellent brand exposure. other Manchester-based businesses. Opportunity to attend a corporate business lab tour at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre along with other businesses in the North West where there will be a chance to meet Cancer Research UK scientists.

Together, we ll beat cancer sooner. Katie Hesketh Local Fundraising Manager Cancer Research UK 07775 685026 or email Katie.hesketh@cancer.org.uk Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103). Northern Ireland charity registration pending.