Throughout the year there are several opportunities for companies to sponsor some of the key events in our fundraising calendar.

Flora London Marathon

July 2008 - Unavailable, contact us for 2009
If your company is interested in sponsoring or entering a team in for the Flora London Marathon we'd love to hear from you. We have gold bond places and can offer branding on running vests, our website and other promotional materials. Sponsorship of the HRUK Marathon team opens up national press coverage, photo opportunities and PR campaigns.

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

21st June 2008 - Unavailable, contact us for 2009
Now in its 12th year, the Yorkshire Three Peaks is our flagship fundraising event and is growing every year. In 2007 more than 750 people took part and we hit our biggest fundraising target yet. Several sponsorship pacakges are available and this is an ideal event for reaching a large number of people across the whole of the UK.

Leeds-Liverpool Canal Bike Challenge

2008 Date tbc - Available

This will be the second year we have run the Leeds-Liverpool Canal Bike Challenge. In 2007, 74 cyclists set off from Leeds and cycled 127 miles along the Leeds-Liverpool canal over three days. Headline sponsorship of this event might be of particular interest if your company has offices in Leeds and/or Liverpool.

Sing for your Heart

8-15 December 2008 - Available
Every December we encourage schools, companies, choirs, bands and individuals to run a fundraising event with a singing theme. This is a national campaign with its own dedicated website that is building momentum year on year. Various sponsorship opportunities are available and this event is a great opportunity for national coverage in the run up to the festive season.

Grants and Scholarships

Several research grants and scholarships are open to corporate sponsorship. Gain national recognition for your company by being part of the next groundbreaking development in heart surgery or helping to secure a future for heart research by enthusing brilliant young minds.

Lifestyle Leaflets

We produce a range of healthy lifestyle leaflets and are currently working on blood pressure, diabetes, stress and exercise. If your company produces products or provides services that tie in with these topics this could be a great opportunity to reach your target audience.

Bespoke Partnerships/Sponsorship
We are happy to discuss new partnerships ideas and would be pleased to discuss ways in which HRUK can help your company get involved.

If your company would like to support Heart Research UK contact Aimee on 0113 297 6204 or email aimee@heartresearch.org.uk