macrobert Christmas AppealChristmas is magical for most children, but many families are facing a tough time this year.We know of families who are battling illness, children who are the main carers in their homesand children who cope with the challenges of disability - every day. We know families whohave to make difficult choices to make ends meet, particularly at Christmas time. This yearmacrobert is joining forces with businesses and generous people across the Forth Valley areaso that families, who need a break, will be able to enjoy an outing to Aladdin at macrobert artscentre and have a wonderful time at the Panto! Charities like Strathcarron Hospice, W.I.S.H.,and Aberlour Trust will distribute donated and sponsored tickets to the families most in need ofa break.

For some children, it will be the first time they go to the pantomime with their family.For some it may be the only time.

Aladdin tickets will be spread across several performances so that families can join inunobtrusively. Every child will receive an autographed cast photograph and enjoya complimentary ice cream at the interval.

£30 - you will help a child to take a special person to the panto this Christmas£75 - a family of five will have a magical time together £120 - 8 children, or 2 families will share some festive fun£300 - 20 children or 5 families will enjoy a fabulous time at the panto £600 - 10 families of four will have memories to share

‘Sends you home with a big grin onyour face’**** The Guardian - Beauty & The Beast 2013

The reactions of some of the groupsattending last year through the Appeal:

‘It was just magic … all of it, and being theretogether’.

‘It was great, so funny. Thanks for thinkingabout us, we never go anywhere normally’.

‘The Cast made us feel so special with makingus part of the performance’.

‘I loved that pantomime. I hadn’t really beento anything like it before. Watching all thefolk on the stage’s faces and them loving itmade me feel great’.

‘It was awesome and very funny and whenthey sang I wanted to jump out my seat andstart dancing!!’.

How can I, or my company help?You can make a donation - either as a company, or as an individual. You will be acknowledgedon the macrobert website, in the Pantomime brochure and on the macobert digital foyerscreens. Or you or your company could sponsor families and you will additionally receive freetickets. Once you have decided how to support the Appeal, please just complete the form andreturn to macrobert.

Tax relief on donations: Your company could claim tax relief on a donation. If you donateas an individual, macrobert may be able to claim 25% in Gift Aid, making your gift go evenfurther and you may also be able to claim tax relief if you are a higher rate tax payer.

Benefits for youPlatinum: £600 +VAT - You will give 40 children, or 10 families a wonderful time at the PantoYou will receive10 free tickets to Aladdin, acknowledgement on our website, in the souvenir pantomime programme, and on digital screens in the macrobert foyer.

Gold: £300 + VAT - You will give 20 children or 5 families the chance to go to the PantoYou will receive 5 free tickets, acknowledgement on our website, in the souvenir Aladdinprogramme and on digital screens.

Silver: £120 + VAT - You will give 8 children, or two families, a fabulous time out togetherYou will receive 2 free tickets, acknowledgement on our website and on digital screens.

Bronze: £75 + VAT - A family of 5 will go to the Pantomime, perhaps for the first timeYou will receive 1 free ticket, and your support will be acknowledged on the macrobert websiteand on digital screens.

About macrobertmacrobert is a registered charity. It is the regional arts centre for Stirling and the Forth Valleyand a vibrant cultural hub for Scotland. macrobert nurtures artists, fosters new work in multipleart forms and is a catalyst for creative collaborations. Our award-winning productions - for andwith children and young people - perform by invitation at festivals and leading theatres in theUK and abroad.

200,000 people enjoy macrobert events every year; over 10,000 more participate in classes,education and outreach programmes in schools and in the community. macrobert inspires over200 children and young people every week through a programme of in-house and communitybased arts activities. The diversity of macrobert’s programme is unrivalled in Scotland; itincludes drama, dance, music, opera, comedy, film, art and research. Located within theUniversity of Stirling campus, macrobert also builds connections between the arts and academicand research practice.

For more information contact Helen Doherty at the Development Office on telephone01786 467152 or helen.doherty@macrobert.org

I wish to help children and families who need a breakto go to the Pantomime this Christmas.

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Your support could be worth even more if you are a UK tax payer. It does not cost you anythingmore, and could mean an extra 25p for each pound you give. Imagine the difference thatcould make. To qualify for Gift Aid, you must pay an amount of UK Income Tax and/or CapitalGains Tax for each tax year (6 April one year to 5 April the next) that is at least equal to theamount of tax that all the charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that youdonate to will reclaim on your gifts for the current tax year. Other taxes such as VAT andCouncil Tax do not qualify.

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