Small businesses urged to join medal quest

Posted on 19/08/10

Launch of the fundraising programme: Our Team 2012

A new and innovative fundraising programme has been launched to help meet the £25million fundraising target set for Team 2012.  Designed exclusively for small and medium sized companies (SME’s), Our Team 2012 provides smaller businesses with an opportunity to support high performance Olympic and Paralympic sport as we enter this most exciting phase in the build up to London 2012 while raising vital funds to equip our athletes with the best training and equipment required to compete at the highest level.

With just two years to go until the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, the journey is already well under way for over 1200 of our most talented sports men and women across 47 different sports and disciplines.  To reach their full potential and win as many medals as possible for our nation on home soil, they need our support.

Our Team 2012 will raise funds by creating a unique opportunity for smaller firms to share in the excitement at the coming of the London Games while providing a catalogue of business benefits.  

Described as a “once in a lifetime chance to be part of making history” by Duncan Bannatyne, who has volunteered his time to champion the cause as a Team 2012 Ambassador, the programme provides SMEs with opportunities for staff engagement as they join athletes on their inspiring journey, access to hospitality events at prestigious venues including the House of Lords and tickets to major sporting events across the UK.  

SMEs will also enjoy networking opportunities in their own region, seminars, insight and training.  At a cost of under £10,000 per annum for the two year programme it is designed to be accessible.

To join Our Team 2012 SMEs can fill out the on-line form. Alternatively companies may call the customer service line on 020 7227 0965 or e-mail follow@team-2012.com