FFK Fun Run
May
23
5:00 PM17:00

FFK Fun Run

FFK is pleased to announce the return of the FFK Fun Run on Thursday 23rd May at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London E20. As in previous years, runners can opt to run a 5k or a 10k race. Individuals registration is £25, with a range of sponsorship opportunities available.

Join the futures industry’s fun run with friends and colleagues and raise money for a great cause.

Sponsorship information

Platinum Event Sponsor - £7,500

Sponsor logo to appear in all pre-event marketing material as well as on-site branding on banners and prominent logo placement on race medals; as well as recognition in post-event material. Sponsor can also register up to 20 runners for free. Lead sponsor will also be recognised in all PR campaigns.

Gold sponsorship - £5,000 (4 available)

Sponsor logo to appear in all pre-event marketing material as well as on-site branding on banners as well as recognition in post-event material. Sponsor can also register up to 15 runners for free. Gold sponsor will also be recognised in all PR campaigns.

Silver sponsorship - £2,500 (6 available)

Sponsor logo to appear on all pre-event marketing material as well as relevant on-site branding on banners as well as recognition in post-event material. Sponsor can also register up to 10 runners for free. Silver sponsor will also be recognised in all PR campaigns.

Bronze sponsorship - £1,000

Sponsor logo to appear in all pre-event marketing material as well as in post-event material. Sponsor can register up to five runners for free.

Registration and full details

Please complete the sponsorship form and return to ffkenquiries@gmail.com.

For further information contact ffk.enquiries@gmail.com

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Jul
4
8:00 AM08:00

FFK 4th July Golf Day

The FFK Annual Golf Day was initiated in 2010 by the late Bob Ray, Chicago’s own ambassador to London. Bob was a great supporter of FFK and what we do, he loved his golf and was immediately keen to get behind running an annual tournament to raise funds for fantastic charities. Now, teams all play to win the trophy, named in his memory.

2024 Sponsorship Packages

Platinum tournament sponsor (sole sponsorship) £6,000

Recognition and priority branding as sole platinum sponsor of the tournament. Benefits include: two fourballs; branding on site and in all pre- and post-event marketing as event sponsor; lunch sponsorship; sponsorship of the VPAR scoring system, including in-app branding

Gold sponsor (two available) £4,500

In addition to onsite and pre- and post-event recognition, benefits include: two fourballs; additional on-site recognition as either breakfast sponsor and ‘Longest Drive’ competition hole sponsor, or refreshment buggy sponsor and ‘Nearest the Pin’ competition hole sponsor with additional branding at the competition hole.

Silver sponsor (three available) £3,000

Benefits include: one fourball, plus branding as a sponsor of one of the following competition holes - ‘Longest Drive’, ‘Nearest the Pin’, or ‘Straightest Drive’ and pre- and post-event recognition.

Bronze package (unlimited) £1,500

Benefits: one fourball and pre-and post-event recognition

Individual player places £250

Guest (non-player) places £50

All sponsors will be recognised in online and onsite materials and publicly via social media. All players will receive tea, coffee and breakfast muffins on arrival; 18 holes of golf; refreshments throughout play; and a two-course barbecue lunch. Competition winners will be presented with prizes at the lunch.

Breakfast and registration from 7:30am. Tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:30am.

To confirm your sponsorship, or for further information, please email FFK.enquiries@gmail.com

Thank you for your support.

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Jul
4
6:30 AM06:30

FFK Golf Day 4th July 2023

We are pleased to announce that the Futures for Kids Golf Day is back on Tuesday 4th July when we will be returning once again to the prestigious Royal Blackheath Golf Course.

This annual fundraising event was initiated in 2010 by the late Bob Ray, Chicago’s own ambassador to London. Always a great supporter of Futures for Kids, Bob loved his golf and was immediately keen to get being running an annual tournament to raise funds for the fantastic charities that we support in the UK and overseas. We are delighted to invite you to get involved in this year’s tournament and compete to win the trophy named in his memory.

We have a range of sponsorship and participation opportunities available, including a ‘guest’ ticket for those who do not play but would like to come along on the day to watch colleagues and friends and join in the lunch.

FFK Golf Day 2023 sponsorship packages:

Platinum tournament sponsor (sole sponsorship) £6,000

Recognition and priority branding as sole platinum sponsor of the tournament. Benefits include: 2 fourballs; branding on site and in all pre- and post-event marketing as event sponsor; lunch sponsorship; sponsorship of the VPAR scoring system including in-app branding.

Gold sponsor (two available) £4,500

In addition to onsite and pre-and post-event recognition, benefits include: two fourballs; additional on-site recognition as either breakfast sponsor or refreshment buggy sponsor; either ‘Nearest the Pin’ or ‘Longest Drive’ competition hole sponsor with additional branding at the competition hole.

Silver package (3 available) £2,500
Benefits include: one fourball, plus branding as a sponsor of one of the following competition holes – ‘Longest Drive’, ‘Nearest the Pin’ or ‘Straightest Drive’.

Bronze package (unlimited) £1,500
Benefits: One fourball and pre- and post-event recognition.

Individual player places £200

Guest (non-player) places £50

All sponsors will be recognised in online and onsite material and publicity via social media. All players will receive tea, coffee and bacon, sausage or egg rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf, refreshments throughout play and a barbecue lunch. Competition winners will be presented with prizes at the post-event lunch.

For more information, or to book your sponsorship package, please email FFK.

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May
25
5:00 PM17:00

FFK Fun Run 2023

FFK is pleased to announce the return of the FFK Fun Run on Thursday 25th May at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London E20. Registration begins at 5pm and races will start at 6pm.

As in previous years, runners can opt to run 5k or 10k. In addition to the registration fee, runners can also support FFK with their own fundraising by setting a JustGiving page.

Register for tickets to join the run here.

FFK is also seeking sponsorship for the event with a range of opportunities available. Please contact ffk.enquiries@gmail.com for more details.

Thanks to our Lead Sponsor, R.J O’Brien for making this possible

Gold sponsors


Silver sponsor

Bronze sponsor

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Sep
6
9:00 AM09:00

Futures for Kids Annual Golf Day 2021

  • Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Court Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5AF (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The FFK Annual golf day was initiated in 2010 by the late Bob Ray, Chicago’s own ambassador to London. Bob was a great supporter of FFK and what we do, he loved his golf and was immediately keen to get behind running an annual tournament to raise funds for fantastic charities.  Now we all play to win the trophy, named in his memory.

This year, our charities are even more in need of funds from us after being hit so badly by Covid-19, so hopefully you will use this opportunity to get back on the golf course, reacquaint with much missed friends and colleagues and help us to raise some badly needed funds supporting children around the world.

We have a range of sponsorship and participation opportunities available, including, for the first time, a ‘guest’ ticket for those who do not play but would like to come along on the day to watch colleagues and friends and join in the lunch.

FFK Golf Day Sponsorship packages - 2021

Platinum tournament sponsor (sole sponsorship)

Benefit from recognition and priority branding as sole platinum sponsor of the tournament. Benefits include: 2 fourballs; branding on site and in all pre- and post-event marketing as event sponsor; additional recognition as a competition hole sponsor (longest drive, nearest the pin, 3 putt, bunker and lost ball challenge), lunch signage, and additional benefits as negotiated.

£5,000

Gold sponsor (two available)

Choose from three options:

·      VPAR Scoring System Sponsor                                   

·      Refreshments Buggy Sponsor                                   

In addition to onsite as well as pre-and post-event recognition, benefits include: two fourballs; additional branding on scoring system information or refreshment buggy. Sponsor can also select a competition hole of their choice (longest drive, nearest the pin, 3 putt, bunker and lost ball challenge) and receive additional branding at the specific hole.

£3,900

Silver package (3 available)

Benefits include: one fourball, plus branding as a sponsor of one of the following (select as appropriate)

·      Longest drive (2 available)                                         

·      Nearest the pin (2 available)                                     

·      The 3-putt, bunker, lost ball challenge                   

£2,000   

Bronze package

Benefits: One fourball and pre- and post-event recognition

£1,500

Individual places

£200

Guest places

£50

All sponsors will be recognised in all event online and onsite material and publicity via social media, as well as onsite branding on ‘flying teardrop’ banner at one or two holes depending on package.

All players will receive tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf, barbecue lunch. The winners of the competitions will be presented with prizes during the post-event lunch.

 

For further information, or to book your sponsorship package of choice, please email FFK

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FFK Holiday Auction
Dec
1
to Dec 18

FFK Holiday Auction

Get in the giving spirit of the holidays and raise funds for FFK!

Round out your holiday gifts with fantastic options from the virtual FFK Holiday Auction! Find unique gifts and experiences to share with your family, friends and colleagues and raise much-needed funds for the charities supported by Futures for Kids.

While FIA could not host the annual fundraiser for FFK, the IDX Gala Dinner, we are able to bring you the fun of the silent auction from 1 December to 18 December. Sign up with the auction site, scan the prizes and start placing bids. You’ll be notified if you’ve been outbid – or if you’ve won the prize! Check back often and see who you are competing against for your favourite prizes. All proceeds will go directly to FFK.

Prizes range from experiences, dinners, gift vouchers, signed sports memorabilia, wine, jewellery and much, much more.

To access the auction, click here.

Silent Auction:

Once you click on Silent Auction Items, scroll through the list and click on the item to bid. At the bottom of the page, it will show the current winning bid and the next minimum bid required. Enter your bid into the field at the bottom of the page and click Place Bid.

Prizes:

  • 3 Total Comp Gift Cards - Adam Grooming Atelier

  • Private Archery Class - Archery Fit

  • x2 £50 Vouchers - Big Easy

  • Eoin Morgan signed ICC WC cricket shirt - Bill Templer, FFK Trustee

  • Ian Woosnam signed golf items - Bill Templer, FFK Trustee

  • 2009 British and Irish Lions signed shirt - Bill Templer, FFK Trustee

  • England rugby shirt signed by Mike Catt and Jason Leonard - Bill Templer, FFK Trustee

  • Signed football by West Ham United legend Alvin Martin - Bill Templer, FFK Trustee

  • ClueQuest experience voucher code valid for a team of 3 players - Clue Quest

  • Package of personalised styling experience with Dai - DAI Wear

  • Elstree Studios ‘A Celebration of Film & TV’ Book and Goodie bag - Elstree Studios

  • Signed Aviva Premiership Final rugby ball by Jason Leonard - FIA

  • Signed England cricket shirt - FIA

  • 1976 replica Chelsea football shirt - FIA

  • MCFC football shirt signed by Fernandinho - Manchester City Foundation

  • Alta Capture Huggie Diamond Earrings - Monica Vinader

  • £20 gift card - Oliver Bonas

  • Science Museum Wonderlab day tickets for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children/1 adult and 3 children) - The Science Museum

  • Sipsmith Distillery tour for 2 - Sipsmith Distillery

  • Voucher for £100 towards one of the Day Trips - The Steam Dreams Rail Co.

  • £40 gift card - Sticks n' Sushi

  • 6 bottles of Chateau Palais Cardinal St-Emilion Grand Cru 2015 - Thomas Texier, Marex Spectron Clearing

  • 7-night Stay in Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall Coast - Mark Phelps, G.H. Financials

  • Barry's At-Home 10 Class Package - Barry's

  • Fabulous Wine Tasting for Six - Patrick Thornton-Smith, Cult Wines

  • Domaine de la Gaffelière 1996 St-Emilion - FIA

  • 2 x Tickets to Port Lympne or Howletts, The Aspinall Foundation

  • Stunning F1 display signed by Lewis Hamilton

  • Sara Pope Limited Edition Print – Riot

  • Limited Edition Artwork by SEel – Bowie

  • Lord's Pavilion match day experience for 4

  • Vineyard Tour and Tasting in England for 2

  • 4-night ‘foodie’ escape in Valencia, for 2

  • Legends of Golf, signed and framed

  • Monty Python display signed by Michael Palin

  • Peaky Blinders signed by Paul Anderson

  • Only Fools and Horses signed by David Jason

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Apr
24
to May 24

Get fit for FFK

Bringing the industry together to help those in need

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 24 MAY!

Keeping physically fit during the global lockdown is important, though a challenge. But, whether you are managing a daily walk, run, cycle, or even, like the wonderful Captain Tom Moore, a few laps of your garden or even balcony, why not put that effort to good use by supporting charities that have been hit especially hard as a result of the pandemic as their normal fundraising activities are put on hold and the economic climate means many large supporters have had to withdraw.

We at Futures For Kids have heard many appeals from the charities we support that while their fundraising opportunities are drying up, much of their work is becoming even more invaluable than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are in desperate need of funds in order to continue providing their services and even in some cases to survive.
 
As the industry’s charity foundation, FFK has had to postpone or cancel our regular fundraising events. But, we have been exploring ways to continue raising money for our core charities, while recognising the limitations created by communities in lockdown.
 
We also recognise that this is an industry with a strong spirit of community and network and we are all struggling to keep that sense of togetherness alive in this time of isolation.
 
We are therefore pleased to announce FFK’s Virtual Fun Run!
 
This will replace the now annual FFK Fun Run that had been due to be held in June. And we hope that by making this a virtual event, and broadening the number of activities included, we will be able to attract more participants from across the futures industry globally to raise much needed funds and also provide the industry with that sense of togetherness.
 
In simple terms, we are asking participants to make a donation to FFK and then undertake a 5k or 10k run or walk, or a cycle ride (even on a stationary exercise bike) of 15k between the dates of 24th April and 10th May. [We have now extended the deadline to 24 May by popular demand and to allow our new sponsors to spread the message further]. This will allow participants to undertake their own individual challenges at a time and date that suits them, while adhering to social distancing guidelines in their respective countries.
 
Participants who want to be entered into the virtual ‘race’ can then submit their times, using data from whichever fitness app they prefer. We will announce the winners of the men’s and women’s 5k and 10k runs, walks and bike rides shortly after the 10th May and the results will be posted on the FFK website.
 
And for a bit more fun, you can post photos of your fitness outfit of choice (as jolly and uplifting as your fancy) to social media tagging @FuturesForKids and using the hashtag #ffkvirtualrun2020
 
We hope you will be able to join this worthy and fun initiative and encourage as many in your network to do so.
 
Thank you to all our sponsors

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For details, registration and to make a donation click below

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Run 10K for FFK
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00

Run 10K for FFK

Last year, we celebrated our tenth anniversary and in order to mark our first decade we held our first ever fun run. The event was such a success, attracting teams and individuals from across the futures industry, we have decided to do it again!

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12th Annual FIA IDX Gala Dinner
Jun
5
6:30 PM18:30

12th Annual FIA IDX Gala Dinner

For one night only! Wrap up your IDX experience at this wonderful black tie dinner in aid of Futures for Kids. A must attend for IDX attendees, the Gala Dinner attracts more than 600 guests and gives you the chance to network and form deeper connections within the international derivatives community.  Support Futures for Kids when you purchase a ticket or a table and through fundraising opportunities throughout the evening. 

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Quiz Night
Apr
3
6:30 PM18:30

Quiz Night

Since 2009, this annual highly competitive, fun and value-for-money evening has teams of ten from around the markets competing for the annual Futures for Kids Trophy. Taking place in a relaxed, internet-free (no cheating!) venue in The City, it is a wonderful way to spend an evening with colleagues and customers.

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Jun
6
6:30 PM18:30

FIA's IDX Gala Dinner

FIA's annual IDX Gala Dinner will once again be held in aid of Futures for Kids.  Attended by over 600 senior industry professionals, it is not only a valuable networking occasion but an opportunity to drink, dance, let your hair down and raise money for FFK.

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