support the base

A space informed by young people, for young people.

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

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]