Sponsorship Possibilities

University Club Sponsorship

Durham University representative sport is comprised of 52 University Clubs, encompassing over 3,500 students. We will always try and find a club which fits with a sponsor’s objectives, be it gaining access to a large number of female students, elite performers or guaranteed profile around the City. University Club sponsorship packages start from just £500.

It is also common for companies to buy or donate specific equipment in exchange for a schedule of benefits.

Charity Events

Team Durham’s chosen charity is Sport in Action Zambia, a non government funded organisation based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka. Their strategy covers both sport development and social development through sport and the associated messages. Durham raises approximately £13,000 per year for Sport in Action by hosting three large scale fundraising events, all of which have a significant profile around the University and attract large crowds. They provide a perfect opportunity for a company wishing to gain access to students and increase their profile amongst the student population.

Events for 2009/10

1. Durham Rugby Charity Challenge: November 15th 2009 v Nottingham University

2. Durham Fun Run: February: February 12th & 13th 2010

3. Durham Twenty20 Cricket Challenge: TBC

For more information on Team Durham's chosen charity, please click on the following link: Sport in Action

College Sport

Over 90% of Durham students take part in physical activity on a regular basis and the vast majority of students are active as a consequence of the College Sport programme. With over 400 College sides, approximately 4000 students take part in College Sport on a weekly basis. Sponsoring the College Sport programme, or a specific College Sport, is a great way to gain access to a large number of Durham University students.

The College Sport programme is headlined by the College Festival of Sport. In April 2009 this involved 3,200 students taking part in 14 sports all in one day and at one place (Maiden Castle). The event provides a unique opportunity for companies to gain access to many Durham students, whilst securing campus wide exposure in the lead up to the event.

Endorsements from sponsors:

Mark Pawson: UBS

‘Team Durham has been very helpful in marketing UBS on campus. Requests for information, advice and execution of events has been excellent and Team Durham comes across as being both positive and professional’.

Nick Chouksey: Deloitte

‘The Team at Durham are extremely helpful. We always feel that we are being well looked after and know that our support really matters and is appreciated by Durham University Sport’.

More information on sponsorship opportunities contact: Chantelle Dingley,Team Durham Fundraising Manager:

Tel: 0191 334 2178, Email: chantelle.dingley@dur.ac.uk