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Join Us for the Big Give!

We are taking part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge!

From 3^rd – 10^th December, we will be raising money to empower young creatives and transform lives through The BASE at Portsmouth Guildhall, and each donation received will be DOUBLED!!

Your support will help to nurture the next generation of talent.

Each donation will help to provide free access to creative workshops and skills development opportunities that allow young people to explore their passions, connect with like-minded peers, and collaborate on exciting projects.

Your generosity will help to foster a vibrant community where creativity flourishes, friendships are formed, and dreams are realised. With your donation, you’ll be opening doors for young individuals to learn, grow, and shine in their own unique ways.

Any contribution you are able to give will make a real difference, helping to shape a brighter future for young creatives. Together, let’s empower them to dream big, explore new horizons, and unleash their potential.

Please come back and give what you can between 3^rd – 10^th December!

WHY SUPPORT THE BASE?

Post-pandemic, it has been widely reported that young people have become more disengaged and isolated, with one in four suffering heightened anxiety and poor mental health. The BASE will remove barriers to engagement and offer a nurturing environment for all, prioritising young people who are typically under-represented in creative provisions and who may not usually have access to creative opportunities.

Head of Learning & Participation for The Guildhall Trust, Hayley Reay said “Since launching the Trust’s Get Involved programme of activities for young people over 10 years ago, which now includes UVG – Urban Vocal Group, Dance Live!, Creative Careers Roadshow and Choices Days, I have seen firsthand the impact our work has. The benefit that I have seen our music and arts-based activities have on young people’s resilience, mental health and wellbeing is powerful – seeing young people using the activities to build on their social and creative skills and passion for a career in the creative sector, demonstrates why this work is so important. The BASE, a purpose-built and dedicated space for young people, will really enable us to expand our programme and have an even greater impact in the community”.

A range of exciting opportunities are now also available for businesses and organisations that would like to align their brand with The BASE and support young people in the community.

corporate sponsorship packages

“For any young person, The BASE is a place that provides a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere and someone to talk to if you need to, somewhere you can escape to if life isn’t dealing you the best cards.”

“I am really passionate about youth voice and involvement. I think that young people are the future of everything, so they should be included in everything too.”

“The charity… has provided our boys and many more young people with a lifeline in difficult times. A place they can be themselves and so many opportunities to grow as people and as artists.”

Does your company want to make a difference to young people across Portsmouth? We have a range of options for sponsorship of the BASE:

Main Lounge Sponsorship and Naming Rights

£10,000 per year

Three-year agreement to use your company name at the entrance to the space
All associated publicity and promotion on social media
Company logo on the website and around the venue
Exclusive use of the BASE for corporate events, team building and training* twice a year
20% discount on meeting room hire
Up to 20 pairs of tickets with hospitality to Guildhall shows and events throughout the year**
Exclusive invitations to performances by users of the BASE

Sponsorship and Naming Rights for one or more of the following areas - the AV Suite, the DJ Mixing Room or the Band Rehearsal Room

£5,000 per space, per year

Three-year agreement to use your company name on the door and within in the space
All associated publicity and promotion on social media
Exclusive use of the Base for corporate events, team building and training* once a year
Company logo on the website and around the venue
10% discount on meeting room hire
Up to 10 pairs of tickets with hospitality to Guildhall shows and events throughout the year**
Exclusive invitations to performances by users of the BASE

Publicity will include exposure of your brand to users of the BASE and Portsmouth Guildhall, including:

Your logo on all print materials associated with the BASE and the Portsmouth Guildhall brochure
Your logo, link and highlight on our ‘Supporters’ page of the BASE and Portsmouth Guildhall websites
A hyperlinked logo on all BASE communications
Adverts for your business on digital screens throughout the venue
Publicity in the BASE PR campaigns

We would be very happy to discuss bespoke packages that suit your needs and aims.

Please do get in touch with us to discuss in more detail.

Christina Micklewright, Fundraising and Development Manager [email protected]