12rPrizes

12R prizes is run by the Twelve Ronnies Foundation. Our mission is to create new ideas and solve problems that have an economic or societal benefit. We believe that the best way of doing this is by offering prizes to encourage ideas. Between the Twelve Ronnies, we have over 100 years' experience in successfully bringing ideas to market, as far reaching as IT to renewable energy and internet to bio-engineering. Ideas and innovation are in our DNA. We're looking for ideas from innovators, entrepreneurs, students, designers, tech enthusiasts, educators, doers and makers. This ongoing initiative will begin with three prizes of general interest. Competition challenges, prizes and formats will be formulated by the stakeholder committees which will include representatives from Twelve Ronnies alongside sponsors and judges. Sponsors: We have a prize fund in place for the opening competitions and are now looking to expand our sponsor base and engage with them in building the competition challenges, prizes and formats.

Act IV

Act IV is an arts and charity fundraising consultancy. We work with clients to generate income through fundraising events and by connecting those raising money with new prospective supporters. We enable businesses to build creative relationships with arts organisations, artists and charities. Act IV creates dynamic development strategies for arts organisations and charities. We advise on income generation opportunities and solutions, help to put in place suitable partnerships and offer sponsorship consultancy for one-off projects. Our work lays down foundations for a sustained legacy. Act IV offers a complete fundraising event service to arts organisations and charities. As one of the most respected and well connected events businesses in this sector, we have the experience and dedication needed to deliver successful galas and ongoing cultivation events raise both profile and income. Act IV helps businesses to build creative partnerships with artists, arts organisations and cultural projects. With our unrivalled experience and connections we work with companies to maximise their investment in art and culture and help them to develop stimulating CSR opportunities. Over the years Act IV has established an impeccable group of friends and colleagues and each of our clients benefits from this network. As well as working on behalf of our clients Act IV organises a wide range of our own events which bring people together forming long term productive relationships. Our clients include Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Bloomberg, BADA, Dance Proms, Fendi, Hallé Orchestra, LAMDA, Lumos Foundation, National Centre for Circus Arts, National Gallery, Raisa Gorbachev Foundation, Royal Academy Schools and Wicked Young Writers Award. “Life without Act IV at our side is impossible to contemplate. The level of energy, experience, inspiration and intelligent application makes them utterly indispensable to us.” Sally Greene, Chief Executive, Old Vic Theatre

ALBERT CAPITAL LIMITED

Albert Capital works closely with ambitious growth companies, both private and public, looking to raise capital or aspiring to complete an IPO on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Albert Capital was founded in January 2014 by Katie Shelton, an experienced investment banking professional with particular experience in private and public fundraising and management of the IPO process. Katie has an impressive track record of fundraisings and IPO’s across a number of sectors and an extensive network of professional contacts, including fund managers and other finance providers. Whatever the stage of the company, as long as it has a clear and feasible growth path, Albert Capital can help not only by raising funds for its clients, but can also assist in the production of business plans and all types of investor documentation. Albert Capital provides companies with a bespoke service and a highly coordinated approach. Albert Capital is based in London and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays)

3H Helps over 500 disabled children, adults and their carers throughout the UK every year to get a crucial break away from the confinement of their everyday surroundings. To them a holiday is something so special to look forward to, a change of scenery, the chance to meet new faces and a lifeline to help them cope with the stresses of everyday life. It is difficult to explain just how important this is to many people in less advantaged circumstances. With help they may manage to get out of the house once a week. The ability to get away affords the individual a renewed lease on life, increased confidence and the ability to see life beyond disability. Carers receive often much needed respite from their 24x7 responsibilities.

Africa Thrive

Our objective is to help alleviate poverty in Africa. We work with governments, law-makers, the media, civil society and international organizations to bring about positive change. We supply the skills, resources and freedom of choice that help people make more informed decisions and address the setbacks that keep them trapped in the cycle of poverty.