IDM to raise funds for NSPCC at 2003 Charity Ball
Released 04 April 2003: The Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) today announced its 2003 charity ball will be in aid of the NSPCC. The event takes place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on 22 October 2003.
The theme for 2003 is ‘Pop Academy ’ and the IDM campaign to invite direct marketing companies to put forward their most talented staff for inclusion in the competition is set to go live after Easter.
This is the IDM’s second charity party. It follows last year’s successful ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ theme which was supported by Centrica, D&B, BT Retail Solutions, The DM Show, Centaur Events, Argos Financial Services, WWAV Rapp Collins, Stream City and Orchid PR.
Professor Derek Holder, Managing Director of the IDM says, "As well as being in aid of a good cause the IDM Charity Ball is the only real opportunity for the direct marketing community to let its hair down without the ritual of an awards ceremony or formal presentation. I am delighted that this year the event is in aid of the NSPCC and am sure we will get plenty of support in terms of sponsorship, prize donations and ticket sales."
Additional fundraising on the night will include a charity auction. Agencies, suppliers and client companies are now being approached to contribute to the event to maximise the fundraising effort. Any organisations interested in sponsorship, or making a prize donation to the charity auction, should contact Lisa Turner, Head of Marketing at the IDM on 020 6614 0248.
Book your place
To book places at the gala dinner e-mail lyndsey.urquhart@centaur.co.uk.
Early bird offer
Book before the end of June at the special offer price of £140 per place or £1,290 for a table of 10. Thereafter places increase to £150 per place or £1,390 for a table.
John Grounds, Director of Communications, NSPCC says, "This is a great initiative by the IDM and the NSPCC is honoured to be the beneficiary charity this year. We will be working with the IDM to make sure the evening is a success and would like to take this opportunity to thank the IDM for its support."
Notes to Editors
For more information contact Ruth Stone on 020 8614 0216 (direct line), 07788 417 109 (mobile) or e-mail ruth@orchidpr.co.uk.
