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darts (Doncaster Community Arts) Registered Charity (1056799), Company ltd by Guarantee (England 3166208)
darts presents
Saturday 23rd May 2020
The Point’s fully inclusive family arts festival
Sponsorship Proposal
Can your business donate £100 - £500 to make
#PointFEST 2020 go with a bang? www.thepoint.org.uk/business-sponsorship
darts (Doncaster Community Arts) Registered Charity (1056799), Company ltd by Guarantee (England 3166208)
darts
darts has been delivering arts for social impact in Doncaster 30 years. We are a registered
charity and company limited by guarantee and an accredited Living Wage employer.
Our mission is to create art with people in Doncaster to improve life, learning and health.
Our home, The Point, is a friendly and welcoming place, open to all. We offer lots of
creative activity here, and in communities across the borough.
2020 is our 30th birthday year and we want to make it special!
We are looking for donations of £100 - £500 to make this year’s birthday party themed
#PointFEST event better than ever. www.thepoint.org.uk/business-sponsorship
#PointFEST
We are passionate in our belief that children and young people with disabilities should
have the same – if not better – opportunities as everyone else. We found that the young
people we work with in special schools feel that there are barriers to accessing festivals –
not only practical and financial barriers, but also a lack of confidence and not knowing
what to expect.
In 2018 we ran our first ever #PointFEST – a vibrant festival for family members of all ages
and abilities. 2019’s Superhero themed event saw our audience almost double with over
500 people getting stuck into two sell-out family raves and masses of activity.
Professional artists and musicians delivered a dazzling array of high quality, inclusive and
accessible family arts activities in a venue that is friendly, welcoming, accessible and safe.
It allowed families to try out new activities, make new friends and build their confidence in
experiencing new things.
Families put The Avengers to shame with their spectacular superhero costumes, as the
likes of Cactus Man and The Flaming Carrot made their appearances.
darts (Doncaster Community Arts) Registered Charity (1056799), Company ltd by Guarantee (England 3166208)
Why The Point?
People who visit The Point for the first time are always amazed. As a listed Georgian
townhouse on South Parade, it can appear grand but unassuming. Inside, however, there
is a riot of colour, a wealth of interesting and flexible spaces, nooks, crannies and a buzz
of activity – almost like a creative Tardis. Come and visit to see for yourself!
The Point is the only Makaton Friendly venue in Doncaster. Makaton is a language
programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. Our Artistic Director
is a local Makaton tutor and trains our artists and front of house staff in Makaton as well as
delivering training sessions for families.
We are one of six Doncaster venues with a Changing Places facility. The Changing Place
Campaign supports people who cannot use standard accessible toilets and finding
venues with one of these facilities available can make or break a family day out for many
families. All of our staff are Dementia Friends trained and we have a Dementia Champion
on the team who trains others. We are a Breastfeeding Friendly venue and work to
national Age Friendly and Family Arts Standards.
We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and the welcoming nature of our building and staff.
Our expert team of artists are also experienced facilitators, delivering high quality arts
activities with participants - often those who are vulnerable or more challenging. In
providing Doncaster residents with the skills and confidence to move forward in their lives,
we improve their ability to add to the local economy through employment, civic action
and community spirit.
darts (Doncaster Community Arts) Registered Charity (1056799), Company ltd by Guarantee (England 3166208)
What’s in it for You?
We are looking for business support for #PointFEST 2020. However, we are not only looking
for financial contributions. We work collaboratively with all of our partners and would
hope that a donation to darts is the start of an ongoing relationship that is mutually
beneficial. There is a wealth of evidence showing the positive impacts that supporting
local community based opportunities can have on a business:
Attract new clients through promotion to our participants and audience
Boost your reputation by supporting local charities
Improve the local offer for Doncaster and the quality of life for your customers
Fulfil your corporate social responsibility as a business
Help make Doncaster a more attractive place to increase tourism and appeal to
other businesses
Show that you value your employees by investing in their home town
Get your employees involved in something fun and creative – could they volunteer
at the event? We would love to have them as part of our team!
Establish your brand in a noisy marketplace
Access to local families with diverse needs
Develop a relationship with a creative, innovative and forward-thinking arts
organisation with a national reputation
Collaborate with a local charity that has 30 years’ experience in creative
engagement with genuine understanding of Doncaster’s diverse audiences
darts (Doncaster Community Arts) Registered Charity (1056799), Company ltd by Guarantee (England 3166208)
#PointFEST 2020 – Your Donation
Your logo on #PointFEST publicity e.g. flyers, posters and web site
Social media announcement with links to your website
Press announcement detailing the generosity of your donation
Social media presence for your business throughout the marketing campaign
Opportunities for staff to volunteer and get involved on the day
Our professional photographer will capture any staff involvement on the day –
whether as volunteers or visitors. These images will be used on social media to
promote the success of the event and our partnership
Feedback on impacts after the event
Invites to future events and exhibition launches
Interested?
Pick up the phone or send us an email. Come and visit us at The Point. We look forward to
working with you soon! www.thepoint.org.uk/business-sponsorship
darts at The Point
South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DR
Contact: Sophy Sylvester, Head of Fundraising & Development
01302 341662
darts (Doncaster Community Arts) Registered Charity (1056799), Company ltd by Guarantee (England 3166208)