Corporate Supporters
Asda
Supermarket chain Asda has signed up to support the Appeal after hearing Ph
ilip and Julie Neville’s story.
Asda stores across the North West are now well underway organising events and fundraising ideas to try and raise as much as possible for the Appeal.
The Asda Foundation has already pledged to donate £20,000 towards a ventilator for the hospital and through staff fundraising from across the stores it is hoped that The Appeal will be a step closer to hitting the £20 million target.
“The new children’s hospital in Manchester is an important investment for families that will use the facilities day in and day out. Participating stores are making sure that customers and colleagues alike in the area are aware of the good work the existing hospitals do and are really getting behind the fundraising activities over the next few months as we want to raise as much as we can towards the charity’s £20m target.”
Lara Wantenaar, Asda in the Community Team
Belle Vue Speedway
The world famous Belle Vue Aces are marking their 80th anniversary by 
supporting The New Children’s Hospital Appeal. Over the next 12 months the venue, which is home to speedway racing elite, is hoping to help the Appeal move ever closer to its target.
For more information about Belle Vue Speedway’s events in support of the Appeal visit www.bellevuespeedway.co.uk or email: info@bellevuespeedway.co.uk
“We’re very proud to be supporting this Appeal which will make such a difference to thousands of lives in our region. We feel it’s important to support local causes and there is none more local than this. We know our supporters and visitors will appreciate the importance of the projects which this Appeal is funding and we hope to raise lots of money.”
David Gordon, Managing Director
Bovis Lend Lease UK Limited
New Hospitals Development partner Bovis Lend Lease UK Ltd has pledged a very generous £150,000 to the Appeal. Bovis Lend Lease UK has adopted the Appeal as its nominated charity for the next three years. The partnership kicks of with the sponsorship of the Appeal’s first major fundraising event, ‘Bob’s Big Balloon Race’
“Bovis Lend Lease is delighted to be supporting The New Children's Hospital Appeal over the next three years and to be helping the charity to reach its target of £20 million. The hospital provides a much needed facility in the city of Manchester and the new hospital will provide new up to date facilities which will make a real difference to the people of Manchester. The new hospital and the funds raised by the Appeal will make such a difference to the lives of so many people, and I am proud that myself and my team can be a part of this."
Jason Millett, Chief Executive Officer
Brabners Chaffe Street
Brabners Chaffe Street Solicitors based in Manchester, Liverpool and Preston has kindly selected the Appeal as charity of the year for 2008. The partnership was launched by Appeal patrons Philip Neville and Tupele Dorgu visiting each of the offices to thank employees for choosing to support the Appeal.
“Staff from all three of our offices selected The New Children’s Hospital Appeal and we are proud to be supporting this North West charity. Brabners staff will be taking part in a whole host of fundraising activities including white water rafting, the Liverpool Half Marathon, the Great Manchester Run, sky diving, and also swimming with sharks!”
Rachel Wingfield, Marketing Communications Manager
C21
C21 is working closely with The New Children’s Hospital Appeal to help reach the £20 million target. They are donating their time and creative advertising expertise to help establish a recognised brand and build awareness of the charity.
“We are delighted to be involved and have already supported many events such as Bob’s Big Balloon Race, Notte Bella and the Great Manchester Run and hope to help with many more!"
Christina Clarke, Managing Director
Envirofone
Thanks to a partnership with Envirofone the Appeal receives £2.50 for every mobile re-cycled, not only that, the person donating the mobile also receives the value of the mobile they donated.
So far Envirofone have raised over £10,000 by recycling old mobiles. Simply follow the link below or log onto envirofone.com and click on our logo when you select the charity to support.
www.newchildrenshospitalappeal.envirocharities.com
If you are a company and want to recycle old mobiles on our behalf simply call Envirofone on 08709 799 652 and let them know you want to collect on our behalf.
Inclusive Technology
Are very generously supporting the Appeal by absorbing development, marketing and production costs on brand new Bob the Builder learning software for severely disabled children. This facilitates a donation of at least £50,000 to the Appeal.
“These children never have access to characters like Bob the Builder in their software. They will be so grateful to the BBC and HIT Entertainment for loaning Bob to us.”
Martin Littler, Managing Director, Inclusive Technology
Manchester Working
Manchester Working has adopted the Appeal as its nominated charity for the next two years and has pledged a total of £20,000. To kick start their fundraising activities they held a Football Tournament for their workforce, clients and supply chain partners.
Manchester Working’s workforce will be engaging in an array of fundraising events and activities guaranteed to be fun, thrilling and daring.
Manchester Working is a unique joint venture company between Morrison Facilities Services and Manchester City Council, which delivers an unprecedented programme of repairs to thousands of City Council-owned homes and public buildings in a new generation partnering relationship.
Marriott Hotels
The four Marriott Hotels in Greater Manchester have selected the Appeal as their Charity Partner for the next four years. Marriott Worsley Park Hotel & Country Club, Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel, Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel have pledged to raise £60,000 over the next three years. Money raised will help provide parents accommodation within the new children's hospital.
Mecca Bingo
Mecca Bingo Hyde Road in Gorton has embraced The New Children’s Hospital Appeal as its Charity of the Year for 2007. Both members and employees of the bingo club have joined together and pledged to raise £30,000 for the Appeal. Every penny of profits made on the last Wednesday of every month will be donated to help the Appeal in its aim to raise £20 million.
"Mecca Bingo Hyde Road is delighted to support the Appeal. Upon completion, the hospital will have a huge positive impact for the people of Manchester and its surrounding regions, and this is why Mecca Bingo is so proud to be involved."
Kevin Clegg, General Manager, Mecca Bingo Hyde Road
MEN Media
M.E.N. Media has chosen The New Children’s Hospital Appeal as its official charity of the year for 2007. M.E.N. Media will be organising numerous different activities throughout 2007, to raise funds for The New Children’s Hospital Appeal. This includes a regular editorial column on the progress of the Appeal, the sponsorship of a number of events throughout the year and the hosting of forums and networking events for people interested in becoming involved with the charity. To launch the partnership, the M.E.N. co-sponsored ‘Bob’s Big Balloon Race 2007’.
"We have chosen to support The New Children’s Hospital Appeal as it will benefit the children of both our readers and staff. We are pleased to be helping to raise funds for this very worthwhile Appeal, which will provide the very best medical care for children in the region."
Elaine Darbyshire, Director of Corporate Communications at M.E.N. Media
Peel Holdings ltd
Peel Holdings ltd has very kindly signed up to support the New Children’s Hospital Appeal. 
John Whittaker Chairman of the North West based property company Peel Holdings ltd – owners of The Trafford Centre - is behind a massive cash boost of £1 million to the Appeal.
Staffs are now planning various fundraisers including development director, James Whittaker, who will undertake a 36 mile swim on the Manchester Ship Canal.
“This isn’t going to be a one off gesture. The Peel group feel so strongly about what will be a fantastic hospital and a real credit to the city of Manchester and its people - we are now committed to raising further funds through various fundraising activities.”
John Whittaker, Chairman
Salt Finance
"Fundraising has begun in earnest here at Salt and we have already raised a significant sum through events like a sponsored sleep over in a haunted gaol, company car washes and Easter gift raffle. Our next big initiative will be to sell our fantastic Ducati motorcycle which has been the company’s brand icon for the past year. We are proud supporters of The New Children’s Hospital Appeal and anyone wishing to buy the motorcycle should visit our website for details www.saltfinance.com"
Brian Carney, Managing Director Salt Finance
Teradyne
Cheadle-based company, Teradyne, have adopted the Appeal as their Charity of the Year until 2009. They have committed to raise £30,000 during that time.
"We are delighted to be involved with this exciting new Appeal which will make a real difference to lives of our staff and their families."
Managing Director, Mike Anderson
Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre aims to raise £100,000 during 2007 and 2008 in order to be able to fund new equipment for the new hospital. In their first month alone £10,000 was raised by Trafford Centre staff that organised an X Factor style event and a staff awards evening as well as entering a number of staff in the Great Manchester Run.
With emphasis on the theme: 'the extra mile' the charity is the perfect choice for The Trafford Centre which encourages staff to go that extra mile in their every day duties - and of course have every intention of doing the same for the Appeal.
"The New Children’s Hospital Appeal is delighted to welcome The Trafford Centre on board. The Trafford Centre is iconic in Manchester and with so many visitors gracing its doors, there is real potential for a highly successful campaign. We are extremely excited about this partnership and have every faith in the Centre’s ability to fundraise for our cause over the next two years."
Sarah Naismith, Head of Appeals, The New Children’s Hospital Appeal
VooDoo UK Web Design Company
Are kindly supporting the appeal by providing this website free of charge. VooDoo UK - Web Design Company have given their time and expertise to design and development of the site, they will continue to maintain it on behalf of the appeal, ensuring we keep you up to date with what’s going on.
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