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Success stories
Charity of the Year
Whizz-Kidz was Tesco Charity of the Year 2006. We were undoubtedly 
the smallest charity ever to have won this much-prized corporate partnership so we were all the more determined to ensure it was a huge success. Our incredible corporate partnership team smashed the £1.5 million fundraising target to raise over £3.4 million; engaging over 250,000 employees across 2,500 sites. The money raised by each of the stores was spent on services for disabled children in the local area. Our young Ambassadors and the disabled children who benefited from the corporate partnership actually visited their local stores to say thank you. This proved to be hugely motivational for staff and a great local PR generator.
Role sponsorship
Legal & General have funded the role of Advice & Information Coordinator, which allows Whizz-Kidz to provide information and advice to children, young people and their families on a range of issues associated with mobility and disability.
Team Sponsorship
Abbey sponsored the London marathon team in 2007, 200
8 and 2009. This meant the Whizz-Kidz marathon team of over 500 runners was branded head and chest with the Abbey logo, 5 dual branded Whizz-Kidz and Abbey cheer points on the marathon route, and Abbey branding at the London Marathon Expo, Whizz-Kidz pasta party and thank you party.
Cause Related Marketing (CRM)
Whizz-Kidz had a successful CRM partnership in 2008 raising 
£250,000 through an on pack promotion on Procter and Gamble products in Co-op stores nationwide during September and October. In addition to raising vital funds for Whizz-Kidz the campaign simultaneously boosted product sales and raised awareness of Whizz-Kidz across the UK.
Staff fundraising
Mecca Bingo raised over £286,000 through staff fundraising across all 102 clubs and head office in 2008 and are continuing to raise funds in 2009. The partnership has achieved great PR coverage and is motivating staff and customers alike.
Special events
Marex Financial raised a fantastic £154,000 for Whizz-Kidz through their charity trading day where a percentage of their profit is donated to charity.
If you’d like talk to about how your business can support Whizz-Kidz please corporate@whizz-kidz.org.uk or call the Corporate team on 020 7233 6600
I would like to make a regular donation!
Having benefited by receiving a power chair from Whizz-Kidz, being an ambassador means I can help other children gain this mobility and independence like me