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youngepilepsy.org.uk
We need your support to help change lives and create better futures for over 112,000 young people living with epilepsy!
YOU can work to make adifference
A charity partnership with Young Epilepsy will bring your company great benefits and make a big difference to the lives of young people.
Who are we? Young Epilepsy is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to changing the lives of children and young people with epilepsy. We have over 100 years experience in the education, treatment and care of young people with the condition.
What is epilepsy?Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition in childhood affecting, on average, one child in every primary school and five in every secondary school. Young people with epilepsy are more likely to suffer from bullying, low academic achievement and, very sadly, higher mortality rates.
Did you know, in the UK...• over 450,000 people have epilepsy – more than
112,000 of these are children and young people
• around 1150 people die every year from epilepsy – of these, 110 are children or young people
• up to 50% of these deaths may be preventable
• 37% of parents surveyed said their child had been excluded from school trips and extracurricular activities
• around one in three young people with epilepsy has mental health problems.
We really need your help to make a difference and change the lives of young people with epilepsy.
Forming a relationship with Young Epilepsy can bring real benefits to your company, as well as improving the lives of young people with epilepsy across the UK. We will work with you to build a unique relationship that suits the needs of the company and your employees.
Make a difference to your local community and beyondAs the most common serious neurological condition in the UK, affecting almost half a million people, epilepsy almost certainly affects some of your staff and customers. Young Epilepsy has regional events and services across the UK. By working with us you can be assured that you will make a worthwhile contribution to your local community.
Fun and engaging team building opportunitiesOur corporate partnerships give your staff the opportunity to work together in different ways. Whether it is with your own fundraising event, undertaking pro bono work, organising bucket collections or volunteering to work on our beautiful 250 acre campus, they will make a valuable contribution and have a hugely rewarding experience.
Build team spiritAn association with Young Epilepsy can benefit your company by helping boost staff morale. Companies who have worked with us say that staff members feel more motivated to work for them knowing their employer is committed to helping Young Epilepsy. There are also opportunities for cause-related marketing.
Positive PRBy using effective PR and marketing, your company could be
associated with one of the most up and coming children’s charities in the UK and show commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Increase your networking opportunitiesYoung Epilepsy runs many events that can engage your staff and potential stakeholders. For more information about our latest events, please contact the Corporate Partnerships team: email: [email protected] or tel: 01342 831245
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How you can help us...There are lots of different and fun ways to get your company involved and raise much needed funds for young people with epilepsy:
• makeYoungEpilepsyyourcharityoftheyear
• makeacharitabledonationfromyourcompany (don’t forget you can claim tax relief!)
• holdafundraisingeventatwork
• mentionusinyourmarketingmaterials
• volunteeratourcampusordosomeprobonowork
• donateasyouearnandletthetaxmanpaysomeofit for you!
• attendorsponsorourevents.
“It has been a privilege for Santander to have worked alongside Young Epilepsy and to be afforded this opportunity to build a strong and sustainable relationship with a dedicated, worthwhile charity.”Malcolm Heaton, Team Leader from Santander’s Consumer Finance Big Build.
We need your support
Young Epilepsy has enjoyed a number of exciting and beneficial partnerships with a wide range of companies. Why not join in the fun?
What we do…Young Epilepsy is the only charity working solely to improve the lives of over 112,000 young people aged 25 and under with epilepsy in the UK. As the most common neurological condition in childhood, epilepsy affects one in 177 young people.
Working across the UK, our charity provides vital health and education information for parents, carers, children and young people with epilepsy and their families. We also provide training for doctors, nurses, teachers, therapists, residential care and social work professionals.
In addition to this, on our Surrey based campus we educate and care for almost 200 children and young people severely affected by epilepsy. Our special school and further education college (St Piers) are mainly residential, with students referred from all over the UK. Some are with us 52 weeks a year because the severity of their condition means they cannot be supported at home or in mainstream schools.
Young Epilepsy is dedicated to providing better futures for young lives with epilepsy!
“From the first time we visited, we knew that this was the place for Hannah. Everything here is tailored toward her epilepsy and there is always someone on the end of the phone.” John, Dad to Hannah, a school student
If you’re interested in finding out more about how your company can get involved with Young Epilepsy, just pick up the phone or drop us an e-mail – we would love to hear from you!
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales). © Young Epilepsy 2012
Publication No. 211
Better futures for young lives with epilepsy
Young Epilepsy Helpline
01342 831342 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 1pm)
Young EpilepsySt Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PW
Tel: 01342 832243Fax: 01342 834639 Email: [email protected]
youngepilepsy.org.uk
To get involved call us on
01342 831245or email us