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JDRF has now rebranded to Breakthrough T1D.
Our name has changed, our mission has not.

Event partnerships

Find out how you can partner with us on events such as award ceremonies, balls, Livery company dinners, comedy nights and many more. Your support will help us improve lives.
Content last reviewed and updated: 14.10.2025

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Choose Breakthrough T1D as the beneficiary charity for your next special event

Our in-house Special Events team will work with you on a bespoke support package depending on the type and size of event.  We can offer:​ 

  • Support from experienced event managers 
  • Event volunteers on the night 
  • Charity videos and materials for use during the event 
  • Speakers for events  
  • Help with sourcing auction and raffle prizes 
  • Case studies and information about the charity for you to include in event materials. 

Donate a prize

The success of our special events relies heavily on the generosity of people and organisations who donate prizes for our raffles and auctions. 

We strive to secure prizes at no cost so we can continue to raise as much money as possible to fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes.   

If you or your company would like to donate a prize, we’d love to hear from you.  In thanks for your support, we would acknowledge the generosity of you or your company at the event.    

Sponsor an event

Our special events provide a range of opportunities for your company, from sponsoring an event to advertising in the events brochure. 

Sponsorship of our special events provides a platform for your company to increase brand awareness to a wide audience.   

Benefits of sponsoring a Breakthrough T1D event include exposure to high value individuals and corporate peers. There are a number of packages available for each event, or we can work with you to build a bespoke package in line with your organisation’s objectives.  Package features can include: 

  • Table packages to reflect the level of sponsorship 
  • Logo placement throughout the event and on printed materials 
  • Advertising within the event programme 
  • Social media activity 
  • Opportunity for product placement at the event 
  • Logo placement on the Breakthrough website 

The more we raise from our special events, the more we can do to cure, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes. 

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss event partnership opportunities. Please email us at specialevents@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

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