A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SPONSOR THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT AFGHANISTAN TRUST AT A CHARITY DINNER AND DANCE – THE AFGHAN SUMMER BALL – 18th JULY 2012
The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust is a registered charity (1121647) providing welfare support and assistance to wounded paratroopers who have suffered life changing injuries as a result of serving in Afghanistan. The charity also supports their families and the families of those that have lost their loved ones while on operations in Afghanistan
On-going projects:
- Funding for Life Skills Courses through the RBLI. - cost £1450 per Soldier, possible total of 89 Soldiers to attend (Possible cost £129K) £46,000 to date - on going.
- Donations from the Trust to assist in the creation of a memorial Garden and families area (2 PARA) - £3000.
- A donation toward a Statuette in memory of Conrad Lewis (4 PARA) who was killed in action - cost £2000.
- The setting up of a Trust for the children of those killed in action whilst serving in Afghanistan. This will involve annual payments into the Children Trust until they reach the age of 18 years. The monies will be used for further education. On going
- We have teamed up with SkillForce to create job opportunities for Soldiers within the teaching world to become mentors/instructors within schools in the Essex area. On going
- Further funding of an upgraded mobility vehicle for a paralysed soldier – cost £11,000.
- Financing life skills training to assist badly wounded soldier’s transition into civilian life after discharge from the Army. – cost up to £12,000 per soldier.
We cater for scores of wounded; whose numbers increases after each operational tour the Parachute Regiment completes in Afghanistan. Consequently, the need to raise funds to help those paratroopers who have sacrificed much in the service of their country remains pressing. More information can be found at www.afghanistantrust.com
On 18th July 2012, we are holding a fundraising ball at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) in the City of London. This is the Afghanistan Trusts major fund raising event for 2012. A similar event at the HAC in 2011 raised £121,000 and was attended by City bankers, lawyers, accountants and consultants and business men, amongst others.
This year’s event offers a significant sponsorship and corporate hospitality opportunity to companies wishing to support the Afghanistan Trust at a high profile event covered by the local and national media.
Examples of Sponsorship Packages:
A £5,000 sponsorship package includes:
- A stand facility at drinks reception on the HAC parade ground where it will be seen by 400 people.
- Company logos displayed on dinner menus and events programme.
Format of the Evening:
1800-1900 - Champagne drinks reception on HAC forecourt
1800 - Static displays of Para equipment, vehicles and troops
1845-1900 - Band of the Parachute Regiment Beating the Retreat
1900 - Guests are escorted to the dinning room by Para table hosts
1915 - Para Colour Parties march into the dinning room & post the Regimental Colours
1930 - Dinner (each table hosted by an officer/SNCO of the Regiment)
2100-2125 - Guest speaker, speaking on their experiences in Afghanistan
2130-2200 - Auction of major items by Mr Roger Dakin (a popular professional auctioneer)
Lots will include: tandem jumping with the Red Devils, bespoke executive stretch corporate training days with the one of the Para units (tailored to the needs of the winning bidder) and a ‘guns and ammo day’ on the ranges with one of the Regiment’s specialist units. A copy of the No1 Victoria Cross edition of the SAS War Diaries *
There will also be two silent auctions of quality sporting and holiday items and the other of high quality art pieces.
2200-0100 - Dancing to the late hours of the evening
0100 - Carriages
Please note that all proceeds from the evening will go direct to the Afghanistan Trust charity. * 50% of monies for the War Diaries will go to the SAS Association
Tables of 9 + host - £1850
Individual tickets - £185
Dress: Black tie and miniatures / Mess Kit
If you are interested in attending and/or sponsoring this event then please contact Ben Huxley at:
ben.huxley@jpmorgan.com
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