Stand with the people changing lives.
An intentionally curated room. 340 guests. 6 awards. £150k net fundraising target. Sponsorship of the Power of Potential Gala 2026 puts your brand at the centre of a movement.
Pay in 3, interest free. Split the cost of a seat over 3 monthly card payments at checkout.
Title Partner: 1 exclusive slot · Award Sponsor: up to 6 categories · confirmations closing ahead of the 29 November gala.
Four ways to partner with us.
From Title Partner to fully virtual Digital Front Row, every tier carries the same year-round presence through the Power of Potential app.
Title Partner
Your name in every piece of event branding and communication.
- “Presented by [Your Name]” in all event branding and communications
- Full-page feature in the digital event programme
- Premium VIP table of 10, front of room, hosted by a Foundation Trustee
- Celebrity photo opportunity and VIP arrival experience
- Speaking slot during the Awards Ceremony
- Recognition in all post-event press and social media coverage
- Logo on main Grand Hall screens throughout the evening
- Named on the Step and Repeat media wall in the Edinburgh Suite
- Featured year-round on the Power of Potential app
Award Sponsor
Own one of the six award categories, name it, present it, fund it.
- Award category naming rights
- VIP table of 10
- Step and Repeat media wall logo placement
- Programme recognition
- Present the award on stage to your category winner
- Featured on the Power of Potential app
Community Partner
Be part of the room and the movement, a table of 10 with full event presence.
- Table of 10 in the Grand Hall
- Recognised as a Foundation Ambassador
- Logo in the digital event programme
- Thank-you reel at the event
- Featured on the Power of Potential app
Digital Front Row Partner
Sponsor from anywhere, full brand visibility on the live stream, app and post-event content.
- Branded co-presentation on the live stream throughout the evening
- Live and silent auction bidding access via the Power of Potential app
- Featured sponsor profile on the app, visible year-round
- Logo on all digital materials, stream overlays and social content
- Named in SBF annual communications and impact reports
- Branded highlight reel and impact report sent post-event
Your day starts at 2:30pm.
2:00pm, VIP & Nominee Arrival
Award nominees and VIP guests arrive ahead of the room. Sponsors are welcomed alongside Foundation trustees.
2:30pm, Sponsor & VIP Drinks Reception
Exclusive early reception at the Grand Connaught Rooms for sponsors, VIPs and Foundation leadership.
3:00pm, Guest Arrival & Drinks Reception
General guests arrive. Sponsors transition seamlessly into the main programme, already connected and visible.
3:45pm, All Guests Seated · Welcome Address
The room is called to order for the formal welcome and opening address from the Foundation.
4:30pm, Three-Course Dinner
Hosted dinner service across the room with sponsors placed for maximum visibility and networking.
6:30pm, Awards Ceremony Begins
The Power of Potential Gala Awards, six categories, presented on stage with sponsor recognition throughout.
This exclusive afternoon programme is available to all confirmed sponsors, not available to general ticket holders.
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