Sponsorship
Sinclair Properties donate to, sponsor and support a number of charitable causes throughout the year. Although we are a small company, we feel it is important to give something back, particularly to local charities/events and to our student clients.
Below is a summary of some of the support we have given to good causes over the last couple of years:
January 2019
Sinclair Properties donated towards the Heslington Village playground repairs fund.
This contribution has enabled us to complete the replacement of safety surfacing around the play-tower and the charity's management committee are extrmely grateful for this.
Bill McLean
Chairman
July 2016
Sinclair Properties sponsored a Landlord to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust
July 2016
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York Student to support the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The DOE currently support around 300,000 young people each year.
June 2016
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York student on the Rebuild Nepal project. This is in aid of the 2015 earthquakes which destroyed 8,000 schools and killed 9,000 people.
The company organising the event is called Rare Adventures. They're an ethical non-profit organisation.
May 2016
Sinclair Properties made a donation to SASH to help them raise funds at the Fossgate Festival.
They helped raise enough money to be able to provide 15 nights of emergency accommodation for young people facing homelessness in the community.
November 2015
Sinclair Properties carried out work at the Heslington Scout Hut to help keep on top of the ongoing maintenance and provide a safe and pleasant environment for the Scouts to hold their meetings.
August 2015
Sinclair properties have pledged to donate towards a children's play area in Heslington. The space will be a great asset for the village children.
December 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored 'Sing for SASH' campaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of SASH.
SASH prevent young people from becoming homeless by offering them a room in a home of a volunteer.
September 2014
Sinclair Properties donated a computer to Brunswick Nursery which is a productive workplace for those who suffer from learning difficulties. The staff have been using it to learn new computer skills which has been of great benefit to them.
"We appreciate your generosity and support. It does make such a difference" From all at Brunswick Nursery.
September 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored the 'Flowers and Art' Festival which was organised by Heslington Church in order to raise money to pay for a new roof for the church.
"Thank you very much for your kind donation in support of our Flowers and Art Festival - it is greatly appreciated"
D. Hopwood
April 2014
Sinclair properties donated to York teaching Hospital to ensure that the best quality care is provided by funding additional facilities, equipment, research and specialist staff training for the benefit of the patients.
"Thank you very much indeed for your donation to benefit York Teaching Hospital Charity. I should like to express my grateful thanks on behalf of the Charity for your generosity and for thinking of us" Melanie Earp, Fundraising Assistant.
March 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored The York Spring Festival Of New Music. The Festival takes the thrill of new music out into the city at several local venues.
"Thank you so much for agreeing to support the festival. We really value the support we receive from our sponsors!" Andrew Hume, Festival Director
February 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored Piers Dawson to take part in a Desert Race through Jordan involving 6 consecutive marathons. The race is 150 miles over 6 stages and Piers is raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
“Huge thanks for your kind sponsorship. The race is self-supported and the course is through the desert and your contribution will be matched by my employer”
January 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored
the University of York’s Opera Society’s
production of Don Giovanni which was performed at The Grand Opera House
in York on Saturday 25 January 2014.
“On behalf of the Don Giovanni cast and crew, I
would like to thank Sinclair Properties for their generous sponsorship of our
Production. It was a huge help in making
the show the success that it turned out to be.
We had an excellent turnout, received five star reviews and with
Sinclair’s help we were able to produce a professional, detailed programmed to
accompany the show and to send home with audience members as a souvenir of the
wonderful evening. Thank you so much
again” Flora & the Don Giovanni team
January 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored a group of
York University 3rd year Film & TV students to help them with
their final Graduation Film called “Pearl”
“A huge thank you to Sinclair Properties for generously
sponsoring us! We really appreciate it more than we can say” All the Team at Pearl
January 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored James College Football teams by contributing towards their ongoing running costs.
“We are very proud to announce that Sinclair Properties are sponsoring our five teams this year and thank them for their support” James College Football Club
January 2014
Sinclair Properties sponsored a group of 3rd year students at York University Film & TV Department in their production of
Simon Stephen’s critically acclaimed “Punk Rock”
“
I am writing to you regarding Sinclair's sponsorship of our production 'Punk Rock' at the University of York. I'd like to thank you once again for agreeing to sponsor us, we are very grateful” Olivia Broadbent
November 2013
Sinclair Properties donated to a Coffee Morning held in Heslington Village Meeting Room on Friday 22 November to raise funds for the Philippines Typhoon Appeal.
"Many thanks for your kind donation to this worthwhile cause"
November 2013
Sinclair Properties donated to the Disaster Emergency Commission appeal for the Philippines Typhoon appeal.
Typhoon Haiyan was 300 miles across when it struck the Philippines on the 8th of November and one of the most intense tropical storms to ever make landfall anywhere in the world. It brought torrential rain, sustained winds of over 195mph and a storm surge of up to 30 feet that devastated coastal areas.
November 2013
Sinclair Properties donated to the BBC Children in Need Appeal supporting over 2600 projects working all over the UK.
November 2013
Sinclair Properties sponsored Martin Thorpe for completing the first ever Yorkshire Marathon to raise funds for Huntington’s Disease Association (HDA)
“When I decided that I wanted to take part in the York Marathon there was only one charity that I wanted to support. This condition is not well known and those affected, and their families, have an awful lot to contend with. The illness is progressive and the age of onset makes it particularly difficult for families to deal with
. Total time was 4:20:50The weather was fine and the support along the route was uplifting. Particular mention to folk in Stamford Bridge and Stockton on Forest. Hoping to get to £1,500 which is way beyond expectations. Thank you.” Martin Thorpe
October 2013
Sinclair Properties sponsored Kevin Hilton in the first ever Yorkshire Marathon held in York on 26 October 2013 and raised over £500 for Parkinsons UK.
"Hi guys A big thank-you
for all your sponsors for my Marathon race. In total I raised over £500 with a
good proportion of this coming from you, so a huge thanks for your generosity
and for supporting such a great charity. Pleased to say that I finished the race,
albeit with a lower time than anticipated at 4hrs 51 ('only' just over 2 and
half hours behind the winner!). A fantastic day and experience, although a
tough one for the legs and knees, which towards the end weren't able to keep
pace with a fellow-runner dressed as a banana! A great day made all the more
special by the
sponsorship's
. Thanks again. Kevin."
May 2013
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York
Student who ran the Yorkshire Marathon in October 2013 to raise funds for The
Evelina Children’s hospital in London where her nephew received life-saving
treatment
“
As
most of you will know just before Christmas my 6 week old nephew Austin was
diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and has since received treatment including
keyhole surgery from the heart valve team at the Evelina Children's Hospital in
London. Thank you so much for your support! I'm very grateful" Elisha Wagstaff
April 2013
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York Student to climb Mount
Kilimanjaro to raise funds for “Hope for Children”
Thank you so much to Sinclair Properties for their donation
to “HOPE for Children”, the charity which I am supporting when I climb Mount
Kilimanjaro in September. The Money will
be spent of the Amaru Children’s home in the Moshi district of Tanzania which
aims to take homeless, orphaned and abused children off the streets and into
care. Many thanks again – I am extremely
grateful for the donation. Gabrielle Brasier
March 2013
Sinclair Properties sponsored a Potato and
Sunflower growing competition organised by Heslington Sports field Management
Committee to raise funds for the Sports field and Playground maintenance
“
Thank you for your generous donation”
Heslington Sports field Management Committee
October 2012
Sinclair Properties have sponsored a Heslington Resident, Georgia Marsden who plays football as part of the York U17 Girls Centre of Excellence, based at York College. The Centre of Excellence program is run by the FA as a registered Charity for Category 'A' players. Georgia has been part of the Centre for the past four years and has twice been selected to attend regional England Trials. Georgia is in her final year with the Centre and plays league matches throughtout the North East. There are only 30 such Centres in the UK who offer this level of elite football and the England squad will only recruit from these Centres.
"Thanks a lot for the funds - this will help Georgia prepare for her final season at the Centre" Andi Marsden
October 2012
Sinclair Properties gave a generous donation to York High School towards the pupil visit to Tanzania in 2013. Sinclair Properties continue to support York High School who is partnered with Schools in Korogwe in Tanzania and previously donated a laptop to one of the partnered Schools.
"Many thanks again for your continued support" Gavin Cowley, Deputy Headteacher
September 2012
Sinclair Properties sponsored James College and all their Sports Teams. The new Rugby Kit has just arrived and the team are delighted with it.
July 2012
Sinclair Properties sponsored York University Rugby Club by making a generous donation to one of their social evenings which ensured that all members enjoyed their end of year event.
June 2012
For the sixth year running, Sinclair Properties made a donation to Action Medical Research by supporting a cream tea event in Heslington. Action Medical Research are committed to stop the suffering of babies and children caused by disease and disability.
June 2012
Sinclair Properties dontated 2 Raffle Prizes to the York Sport Dinner and Awards event organised by York University Students Union. Celebrating a year of sport, the Dinner and Awards evening recognises outstanding individual and team performances.
"You have been generous in making contributions to our event and for this we are very grateful. The money goes straight into the Student Experience" Rebecca Irwin
February 2012
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York Student to help pursue his career as an actor and contribute towards costs associated with audtions for Drama School.
"Thank you so much. That is great news. I really appreciate your help" John Askew
January 2012
Sinclair Properties made a donation to The Stroke Association who work to prevent strokes, and to support everyone touched by stroke, fund research, and campaign for the rights of stroke survivors of all ages
"Thank you very much for your donation. It really means a lot to me and to The Stroke Association" Lucy Noble
January 2012
Sinclair Properties sponsored Cloud Nine Theatre Group at York University to assist in their production which was performed at the state-of-the-art Black Box Theatre in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television, Heslington East.
"This is great news; we really appreciate your support" Miriam Gilkes
December 2011
Sinclair Properties made a donation to a local student who is going to Mexico during her gap year to volunteer with the Red Cross.
"Thank you so much for sponsoring me - your donation has helped me to fund my ten week trip, volunteering both in A&E and with paramedics on duty. People who cannot afford healthcare in Mexico rely on these free emergency services so it really is a worthwhile cause." Rachel Wood
July 2011
Sinclair Properties made a donation to St. Leonard's Hospice, who provide palliative care to patients whose illnesses no longer responds to curative treatment. St. Leonard's never make a charge to patients or their families, so rely on donations."Thank you very much for your donation. It really means a lot to me and to St Leonard's Hospice, York." Tiggy Clifford
July 2011
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York St. John student who completed a skydive to raise money for the university's SPARK scholarship fund. The aim of the SPARK (Securing Potential and Releasing Knowledge) initiative is to ensure any student facing financial difficulties can be supported through finishing their studies.
"A fantastic donation from Sinclair Properties for my skydive! I can't thank you enough, the students who benefit from SPARK will be so pleased." Helen Whitfield
June 2011
Sinclair Properties made a donation to a local student who completed a skydive to raise money for the Laura Crane Trust. This charity supports research into cancer in young people, and until 1996 (when the trust was founded) there were no organisations investigating cancer in people aged 13 - 24. Since then, research has progressed into the types of cancer affecting young people and the possible treatments available to them.
"Thank you Sinclair Properties for your generous donation towards the 15,000 feet skydive I completed in June for the Laura Crane Trust charity. It was an amazing experience and for such a worthy cause." Claire Bell
November 2010
Sinclair Properties donated to the Sophie Atay Appeal ~ Sophie Atay was born fit and healthy on 15 November 2007 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. One day whilst drying Sophie after her usual bath her mother felt a lump on the left side of her tummy. After numerous and frustrating hospital visits over a 10 day period Sophie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma stage 4 (high risk) on Monday 16 February 2009. Sophie's family are now looking to raise funds to take her to the Memorial Slone Kettering Hospital in New York for treatment.
For more information about Sophie's appeal, and how you can help, please see http://www.sophie-appeal.org/.
''Thank you very much for your donation. It really means a lot to me and to The 2Simple Trust - Sophie Atay Appeal.'' The 2Simple Trust
August 2010
Sinclair Properties made a sizable donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for victims of the unprecedented floods in Pakistan.
Over 1,600 people are reported to have died and 20 million people are believed to have been affected by the floods. In the aftermath there is now a serious risk to survivors from potentially deadly diseases, including cholera, which can spread as a result of contaminated surface and drinking water.
The money raised will help fund the life saving work in Pakistan of the DEC's Members which are the lead UK aid agencies and their partners.
Click here to donate online or call 0370 60 60 900
February 2010
Sinclair Properties made a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for victims of the devastatiing Haiti Earthquake.
A devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on January 12th 2010. It was the worst earthquake to hit the country in 200 years. Up to three million people live in the area worst hit by the quake, which centred 10 miles south-west of the densely populated capital Port-Au-Prince. The latest estimates are 230,000 people killed, 300,000 injured and 1.2 million left needing emergency shelter. Survivors lost family, homes, livelihoods and essential services. Hospitals, schools and government buildings were all destroyed.
http://www.dec.org.uk/item/200
September 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored York based landlord Ian Mcbeth to participate in a 20 mile sponsored night hike through the streets of London on 18th Setember to raise money for Maggies Cancer Care Centres. These centres give support for those suffering from the effects of cancer.
''Thank you very much for your donation. It really means a lot to me and to Maggie's Centres.'' Ian Macbeth
July 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored and donated a 'meal for two' raffle prize to the University of York end of year Big D party. This years theme was 'WonDerland' and featured three venues: A Mad Hatters Tea Party, Laserquest, Silent Disco and Teacups. The event attracted 1,400 students and raised lots of money for York & Disrtict Mind, University of York RAG, Teenage Cancer Trust and the Ron Weir Memorial Fund.
''Can we take this opportunity to thank you for your generous sponsorship of our events programme: your generosity meant we were able not only to cover costs of the booklet but also raise money for our chosen charities.'' Alexander Balzanella & Nick Mitchinson ~ Big D Committee 2009
July 2009
For the third year running, Sinclair Properties supported a fund raising event held in Heslington on 4th July by Action Medical Research. Action Medical Research is a Registered Charity that helps fund research projects looking into ways of preventing and/or elleviatiing disability.
''On behalf of Action Medical Research, I write to thank everyone at Sinclair Properties for taking part.'' AnnePalmer ~ Chair
June 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored ex York student Hayley Alexandra to participate in a charity run in aid of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Freeman Hospital.
''Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship and support. It is lovely that a company from myhome city helps support such a worthwhile cause.'' Hayley Alexandra
June 2009
Staff at Sinclair Properties supported Heslington village Church by entering (and winning!) the annual Church Fair Scarecrow Competion in aid of Church funds.
''The Church Council would like to thank Sinclair Properties for their splendid Scarecrow Cyclist and also for donating their prize to the church funds.'' The Church Office, Heslington
June 2009
Sinclair Properties helped TV Gardener George Smith MBE raise funds to support unpaid Carers in York, by opening his superb gardens in Heslington to paying visitors for two evenings.
''I understand that Sinclair Properties have an open invitation to visit the gardens for free, but chose insteadto join our event to raise money to help local Carers. We very much appreciate the support you and yourcolleages gave us to help raise this marvellous total. The money will be used to help give information,emotional and practical support to unpaid Yorkshire Carers.'' Anne Wells ~ Events & FundraisingCoordinator
April 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York Student to help build a dormitory for vulnerable children in the mountains of Peru this summer.
"The money Sinclair Properties donated was a great help. Project Peru is a great cause and the dormitory we are building will make a big difference to children in and around Sanayca. We will be able to provide them with a place to stay which is both comfortable and safe" Hester, York