Sponsors
DecAid is delighted to introduce you to the companies and organisations that have helped us to create this national appeal.
Brewin Dolphin
http://www.brewin.co.ukBrewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independent private client investment managers, is sponsoring DecAid’s Munro Mission in August and September. Their support is invaluable in helping us achieve our challenge to climb all 283 Munros without the aid of any motorised transport.
The University of Exeter Innovation Centre
http://www.spaceforsuccess.co.uk/We will always be enormously grateful to the University of Exeter Innovation Centre who were the first to believe in DecAid and provide financial support. In doing so they covered the costs of our initial marketing and team training.
The University of Exeter
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/The University of Exeter enabled us to take a vital early step by funding this website and providing access to mentors from the alumni and business community.
The University of Plymouth
http://www.plymouth.ac.ukWith almost half of the DecAid team being current Plymouth students the university was kind enough to aid the team in getting the project off the ground through the provision of travel subsidies. They have also helped us to cover other initial costs such as producing a short promotional film on DecAid.
Nite Watches
http://www.nitewatches.comNite Watches have supported the Munro Mission team from the start. Not only have they sponsored the first and last Munro on the challenge but they have also produced a great page for the team on their own website. Nite Watches have also helped with publicity, media coverage and the hunt for other sponsors for the Munro Mission.
Shortbread House of Edinburgh
http://www.shortbreadhouse.com/Shortbread House of Edinburgh have supported DecAid throughout the appeal. They are a major sponsor of the DecAid Massed Pipes and Drums event. Shortbread House have also supported DecAid in numerous other ways including a donation of a large amount of their special festive shortbread to the DecAid Carol Service.
CKD Galbraith - Cottages and Castles
http://www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk"GIVE THE TROOPS A BREAK" is an initiative set up with the support of Cottages and Castles who have donated 10 free holidays to members of the Armed Forces. They have also donated a £500 voucher towards staying in one of the properties on their website. Enter the raffle to win this amazing prize on Armed Forces Weekend!
Walkers Shortbread
http://www.walkersshortbread.com/Walkers Shortbread kindly supported the DecAid Massed Pipes and Drums with financial sponsorship. They helped the appeal to ensure that as with all of the DecAid events all donations are given in full to the supported forces charities. Their support helped to create a wonderful day which was enjoyed by thousands of people throughout Edinburgh. If you would like to see more about the shortbread and oatcakes they produce please visit their website on the link above.
Berry Bros and Rudd
http://www.bbr.com/Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop for over 300 years. They have kindly agreed to sponsor the DecAid Light For Life Ceremony to support the service that is being organised to honour the tenth anniversary of the conflict in Afghanistan.
Turner Broadcasting System
http://www.turner.com/Turner Broadcasting System became the first sponsor of the DecAid Ride2Remember. Turner produce TV networks such as CNN, Cartoon Network and Boomerang from their studios in London. As well as their financial sponsorship they have also helped James Fish to produce the DecAid YouTube updates with their facilities and equipment. Turner are hoping to join the Ride2Remember challenge in London and would like to invite lots of people to come and join them.
Telford Reprographics
http://www.telfordrepro.co.uk/Telford Reprographics have supported DecAid by printing all 1500 of the invitations to the Light for Life Ceremony free of charge. This helped to greatly reduce the costs of this event at an early stage. Telford Reprograhics also produced the DecAid Christmas Cards. They printed 4000 almost free of charge helping DecAid to raise a total of £1269.49 for the three charities.
NRG Direct Mail
http://www.nrgdirectmail.co.uk/NRG Direct Mail have been kind enough to produce a large amount of material for us free of charge in our early days.
The Inver Hotel
http://www.inverhotel.com/A huge thank you to Sue and Chris at the Inver Hotel. Not just for their hospitallity during training for the Munro Mission but also for their help in promoting DecAid and in the hunt for sponsors.
SkyeHi Cullin Mountain Guides
http://www.skyehi.co.ukAs part of the their training, the Munro Mission team were treated to two days climbing and scrambling in the Cullins by Graham from SkyeHi who will also be assisting the team during the main event.
Seafreedom Kayak
http://www.seafreedomkayak.co.ukDuring their training, Tony from Seafreedom Kayak introduced the Munro Mission team to the crossing that they will have to make from Mull to the mainland. Seafreedom Kayak will also very kindly be providing guides for the crossing on 1st August.
Clifton Clothing
http://www.cliftonclothing.co.uk/Clifton Clothing have donated some fantastic t-shirts to the Munro Mission team which they have used throughout their training. They have also made DecAid their charity of the year for 2011
Edinburgh Embroidery
http://www.edinburghembroidery.co.ukEdinburgh Embroidery were incredibly helpful in the build up the DecAid Massed Pipes and Drums. As the weather forecast threatened they produced a full set of "DecAid Team" jackets in just 24 hours. On top of this they produced a wide variety of fleeces, gilets, caps and other clothing completely free of charge. Their help and enthusiasm was absolutely incredible.
Exeter Castle
http://www.exetercastle.co.uk/Exeter Castle have allowed DecAid to use their incredible venue free of charge for their Carol Service. This will also be the backdrop for Xander Rawlins performance of his new single "1000 miles apart". Without the support of Exeter Castle we wouldn't be able to run this event.
Lakes Bathrooms
www.lakesbathrooms.co.ukOur name may be unfamiliar to you but we have been a leading manufacturer and supplier of shower enclosures, doors and bath screens to the trade for more than 20 years. We are trusted and recommended by professional stockists and installers who appreciate both the value and values our products represent. As an independent, family run firm, quality really does matter to us – in how our enclosures perform and in how we perform supporting our customers.
F1rst Display
http://www.firstdisplay.co.uk/Have a look at the fantastic graphics on the Munro Mission vehicles! They have all been put together by F1rst Display in Edinburgh who also produced them at a very reduced price to support the DecAid Appeal.
L'Art Du Vin
http://www.aduv.co.uk/L'Art du Vin very kindly donated wine to help DecAid to raise funds and have helped to support the reception at the Inver Hotel for the Munro Mission team.
Greetings Cards On Time
www.GreetingsCardsOnTime.co.ukThis is a fantastic new website which has kindly agreed to sell DecAid Christmas Cards on our behalf. All of the money from the cards will still come to DecAid and in addition, if you purchase any other cards at the same time 10% of the total sale will also be donated to DecAid.
Sainsbury's
http://www.sainsburys.co.ukSainsbury's in Exeter kindly donated mince pies for the DecAid Carol Service.
Bulldog Buzz
www.buzznrg.co.ukBulldog Buzz is what our troops in Afghanistan drink when they need energy. Since launch in 2009, more than 4.5 million cans have been consumed. This amazing success lead us to do 2 things: Firstly, to say thanks to our brave troops, we donate 5p from every can sold to Help for Heroes. Secondly, it seems only fair that the rest of the UK get to enjoy Bulldog Buzz! We are now launching into the UK, with our first major retailer expected to start selling in Autumn 2011. Bulldog Buzz comes in 2 great flavours – Berry and Citrus and has 70% more caffeine than our competitors. For more info, visit www.buzznrg.co.uk
Wyevale Nurseries
http://www.wyevalenurseries.co.uk/Wyevale Nurseries have very kindly provided the trees for our memorial outside Salisbury Cathedral as part of the Light for Life Ceremony
New Sponsor
www.thiscouldbeyou.hereIf you would like to become a sponsor of DecAid we would love to hear from you on decaid@live.co.uk or call Rupert on 07709 430 127
