Corporate Donations

Corporate fundraising - Working in partnership with The Friends of Michael Sobell House

The Friends of Michael Sobell House is a Registered Charity (No: 1079638) financially supporting the work of Michael Sobell House, the hospice and specialist palliative care centre based at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex.

Working in partnership with the Friends of Michael Sobell House can provide your organisation with many benefits. These include public awareness of your organisation, motivating and involving your staff, and a demonstration of your commitment to the local community.

There are many ways a company can support the work of Michael Sobell House. We work closely with supporters to ensure that the maximum benefits are gained for both organisations. We research and offer only those funding opportunities that match your specific area of interest and funding.

The Friends of Michael Sobell House Fundraising Department have extensive experience of managing successful joint partnerships with the corporate community. Some of our recent supporters include:

Barclays Bank plc; GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development; John Lewis Partnership; Nestle UK; Pegasus Equestrian Properties; Persimmon Homes; Rodgers Partnership Estate Agents.

By developing successful and profitable corporate partnerships that benefit both organisations, Michael Sobell House can continue its vital patient care with added security and confidence for the future.

Every effort is made to publicly acknowledge the support of our Corporate partners in the wider community. News items acknowledging support from businesses appear regularly on the Friends’ website and in our Newsletter “Friends” which is distributed to over 7,000 of our donors.

Last but not least - Acknowledging the support of our Corporate partners
We work with local newspapers to secure press coverage of our activities and the support of local companies.

Please click on the links below for other ways you can help:-

Supporting Michael Sobell House

Here are some fundraising ideas :-

Dance: Barn dances, tea dances, disco dances, salsa dances - whatever rocks your boat.

Darts tournament: Challenge all the pub teams in the area to compete for cash prizes, or a barrel of beer.

Dinner and cabaret: Hire a popular and spacious restaurant. Entertain ticket holders with music, comedy & magic.

Directories: Compile a community businesses and services directory. Raise funds through advertising.

Disco: Spin the decks or hire a DJ to stage a themed disco night.

Dog show: Charge proud pet-owners to show off their pooches. Ask pet shops to sponsor the event.

Duck race: Sell numbered plastic ducks and launch them from a bridge. The duck to finish first wins.

For more information on any of the ideas above, or to discuss ways in which you would like to support Michael Sobell House, please contact Geraint Hughes, Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Manager on 01923 844550, email gvhughes@michaelsobellhouse.co.uk

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT