Corporate Case Studies

Corporate Case Studies

Superbreak

Superbreak is the UKs leading Short Break operator. The company specialises in short breaks to London and offers a wide range of theatre and concert packages.

Superbreak helped the Aspinall Foundation to promote an exclusive preview performance of the musical, "Oliver!" on the 20th December 2008 in conjunction with Cameron Mackintosh.

The evening included a post-show private drinks reception with cast members.

The event raised £15,000 for the charity.

Superbreak also runs a booking service for hotel and entertainment packages available via the “totallywild.net” website. When a supporter books with Superbreak, Superbreak not only provide an extra discount, they also make a donation to The Aspinall Foundation.

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd

400 Tickets were allocated by Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. for one of the very first performances of Oliver at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on December 20th 2008. The tickets were sold with a charity donation attached and private drinks arranged with members of the cast post show. The event raised £15,000.00 profit for The Aspinall Foundation. They have also donated a number of “money can’t buy” auction prizes for The Aspinall Foundation biannual Rainforest Ball which included a walk on part in Phantom of the Opera which raised £16,000 alone.

Future fundraising initiatives are planned for 2009 and for those interested to learn more about forthcoming special theatre nights please register your interest at: ShowTrips@TotallyWild.net

Sony

Sony have provided The Aspinall Foundation with an A350K Digital Single Lens Reflex camera as a prize for the adult category of our WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2009 competition. They have also sponsored photography points throughout the parks and are working with the Foundation via Sony Engage programme for employees.

M Cube and Newcastle Building Society

M Cube and Newcastle Building Society have created and provided The Aspinall Foundation Maestro Prepaid Card. This prepaid card is free to purchase with 100% of all profits from using the card going to The Aspinall Foundation. This partnership provides The Aspinall Foundation with an excellent engagement product for year round fundraising while providing the consumer with a first class, competitive prepaid card. To apply for your free prepaid card click here.

Smith Medical

Smith Medical has provided medical equipment free of charge for use by our vetinary department. This initiative has saved animals lives by enabling our vetinary staff to provide state of the art medical care.

New Street Media

New Street Media secured a partnership agreement with Ubisoft to promote The Aspinall Foundation on 500,000 conservation based computer games whilst also providing a revenue generating entry offer to Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks. A conservation awareness campaign was also run to 1,200 schools resulting in the adoption of 32 animals raising £640 for our Charity.

Food for Kent

Partnering with the Government’s initiative on healthy eating and in conjunction with locally sourced fresh produce and low food miles, Food for Kent provides a discount to customers ordering via the www.totallywild.net website and those also who use The Aspinall Foundation Maestro Prepaid Card to make their purchases. The Aspinall Foundation benefit from a revenue share agreement.

23/Twelve

23/Twelve run corporate training at Port Lympne working with the keepers and endangered animals to provide a unique training experience. 10% of all profits from the courses are paid to The Aspinall Foundation on top of facility fee payments.

The Rainforest Ball

The Rainforest Ball is traditionally a biannual event which has currently raised over £160,000 profit for The Foundation’s overseas projects including saving gorillas in the Congo and the Gabon. Corporate partners supporting this event have included:

Palmstead Nurseries, Shepherd Neame, 2inTents, Fenwicks, Ascot Racecourse, Osborne & Little, Bombay Sapphire, Oddbins, McLaren Racing, Williams Racing, Superbreak, Cameron Mackintosh, Grand Marnier, OK Magazine, Talkback Thames & Matthew Clark.

The events have been supported by Vic Reeves and his wife Nancy Sorrell, Christopher Biggins, Johnny Vaughan, Christopher Cowdrey, Etienne Pradier, Richard Kerr, and Mick Jogger of the Rolling Clones!

The next Rainforest Ball is scheduled for 18 September 2010. To register your interest click here: Ball@TotallyWild.net.

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The Howletts Wild Animal Trust Limited Registered company no. 4711904, Registered charity no. 1100845
Registered office: Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Nr Hythe, Kent, CT21 4PD

Totallywild.net is the official website promoting the charitable work of The Aspinall Foundation in protecting endangered species. The Howletts and Port Lympne wild animal, safari and wildlife parks are the UK based sites for endangered animal conservation. Unlike ordinary zoos, these parks allow visitors to see conservation in action, providing kids, families and adults alike with a wide variety of ‘Totally Wild’ fun days out, packed with exciting activities for the whole family. Our landscaped gardens and mansion house can also be hired for weddings, events and other functions.

All revenues raised through ticket sales support our animal conservation work and breeding programmes, so please, do come and visit us for your day out in Kent and do your bit for conservation!