Page 52 - DWN Regional Leader Handbook_November 2025

Events IDEAS FOR
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SPONSORSHIP OF
YOUR REGIONAL
EVENT
Holding regional events may require support in the
way of funding to help with the success of the event.
Sponsorship may be required to help with:
• Venue hire
• Catering
• Guest speakers
There are three ways to apply for funding. All of these
require good planning well in advance, to ensure funds
are secured and recognition can be included in relevant
promotional material. Using the annual plan will help to
map out your year of events.
NETWORK PARTNERS
We want to encourage Network Partners to be present
at events and support in content delivery or in other
ways that are suitable. This will provide increased profile
and demonstrate support in your region.
Planning is crucial:
• Build a relationship with all your Network Partner
contacts.
• Some provide guidelines on the timeframes they
need to provide sponsorship.
• Network Partner Funding should be applied for
through the Regional Group Funding Application
form, not by direct contact with our Network Partners.
Events
• The Partnership Relationship Manager will handle
any funding requests directly with Network Partners
• Ensure all interactions with Network Partners are
as appropriate.
recorded – both your approach to them and their
response. Include this information on the funding
application form, or the debrief form, or let your Hub
Leader know.
LOCAL INDUSTRY & BUSINESS
Within your own farming networks or local community,
there will be businesses that want to give back to the
industry.
There will be businesses and organisations who already
sponsor things and have a profile in your farming
community or region.
There are others who don’t and may not have been
asked. They may not know about DWN and what we do
for farmers in their region.
Before approaching a business, check with your Hub
Leader that there is no conflict of interest. Your Hub
Leader will check with the Partnership Relationship
Manager as required.
When approaching local businesses, consider what you
will say about the following:
• Who you are - your farming background and history
with the region/town (and if relevant, remind them
that you are a customer).
• Ask them about their business - if they are sponsors
of other things in the community, acknowledge this.
If not, ask them if they are or if they have thought
about doing something for community groups.