Case Study - Charities

Eventageous PR’s Support for UK Charities

At Eventageous PR, our passion for supporting charitable causes extends far beyond financial contributions. Instead, we leverage our expertise in public relations, event management, and media outreach to help fundraising efforts succeed. Our commitment lies in assisting charities close to our hearts, ensuring they receive the visibility and support they deserve. Here are some of the incredible initiatives we have been privileged to be part of.

Help for Heroes

Rebecca and her husband were pioneers in hosting the first-ever Help for Heroes themed wedding in the UK. Their dedication continued with a honeymoon adventure—a charity trek across South America alongside injured servicemen. This journey, alongside a small group of friends, raised nearly £60,000, contributing to a collective total exceeding £200,000. The couple remain actively involved in supporting forces charities and more recently walked 100kms in 3 days in Ypres to raise funds for their local branch of the Royal British Legion.

Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB)

Prescott Bike Festival, held annually at Prescott Hill Climb, stands as the largest fundraiser for Blood Bikes, a vital motorcycle-based charity providing free, out-of-hours medical transportation services to the NHS. Since its inception, the festival has raised over £200,000.

For ten years, Eventageous PR played a crucial role in promoting the event, securing high-profile biker personalities and ensuring its continued success. Their efforts helped elevate the festival’s presence, driving support for this life-saving initiative.

www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

Round Britain Coastal Drive for Prostate Cancer

Philip Porter, Chairman of the Jaguar E-Type Club, conceived the Round Britain Coastal Drive to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK following his own diagnosis. Over four years, this epic 4,000-mile drive across 18 daily stages successfully raised a staggering £250,000.

Eventageous PR managed the PR campaign for five consecutive years, securing media coverage worth over £550,000, featuring in 550+ printed publications and multiple broadcasts. We also facilitated celebrity participation, boosting the event’s visibility and impact.

“We worked with Rebecca for our the ‘Round Britain Coastal Drive, supporting Prostate Cancer UK’ over four years – twice for Jaguar E-types and twice for classic Jaguar XKs. Our aim was not only to raise funds but also, just as crucially, awareness. Hence publicity was vitally important. Rebecca did a superb job, and we achieved widespread coverage in regional and national newspapers, including a superb spread on the front page of the Daily Telegraph Business News. We raised a quarter of a million pounds and gathered widespread publicity. The charity was overjoyed and lives saved”. Philip Porter, Jaguar E Type Club and brainchild behind the charity event

Henry Surtees Foundation

Following a successful PR campaign with John Surtees CBE in 2013, Eventageous PR was honored to support the Henry Surtees Foundation at a charitable reduced rate. We continue to assist the foundation in its mission to fund emergency medical support initiatives such as the Blood on Board scheme, enabling emergency responders to perform on-site blood transfusions.

Rebecca helped fly the flag for John Surtees and the foundation, keeping his legacy alive through strategic PR and advocacy.

The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury

For four years Eventageous PR provided PR and Event Management for the Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of Tewkesbury. The event raised over £125,000 for national and regional charities and featuring over 1,000 classic vehicles and over 100 trade stands. Eventageous PR provided event management and PR services, ensuring maximum attendance and fundraising success.

For further event details, please visit: www.tewkesburycvf.org

Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza

The Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza is one of the UK’s largest steam, vintage, and countryside events, run entirely by volunteers. Over recent years, the event has raised over £200,000 for charities.

Covering 200 acres and featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, steam engines, tractors, military vehicles, buses, motorcycles, and more, the event educates and celebrates transport heritage.

Eventageous PR has proudly provided PR, marketing, and advertising services for nearly 20 years! Rebecca’s role has grown in recent years to include social media, entertainment, andevent sponsorship — all crucial elements in ensuring the event’s continued success.

She has also been on the same charitable rate for nearly the whole duration, as her commitment to the event and what it represents.

For more event details visit www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk

Making an Impact

At Eventageous PR, our work with charities is more than just professional—it’s personal. We take immense pride in supporting these organisations, ensuring their events reaches the widest possible audience and achieve their goals.

Together, we can make a difference

Testimonials

"We worked with Rebecca for our annual 'Round Britain Coastal Drive, supporting Prostate Cancer UK' over four years twice for Jaguar E-types and twice for classic Jaguar XKs. Our aim was not only to raise funds but also, just as crucially, awareness. Hence publicity was vitally important. Rebecca did a superb job and we achieved widespread coverage on local radio, and in local and national newspapers, including a superb spread on the front page of the Daily Telegraph Business News. We raised a quarter of a million pounds and gathered widespread publicity. The charity was overjoyed and lives saved"

Philip Porter
Jaguar E Type Club and brainchild of the Round Britain Coastal Drive for Prostate Cancer

"Ecurie Ecosse unveiled the LM 69 and the Hampton Court Concourse of Elegance in September 2019. It was a truly exciting time for the team to show the car for the first time and Rebecca gave us her time and effort in pulling the event and the PR together. Her infectious enthusiasm and diligent professionalism, Rebecca steered the event through its press launch and enabled us to meet press and relevant celebrities that otherwise would never have been reached. Ecurie Ecosse LM69 team are grateful for her support and look forward to her continued support through 2020"

Howard Guy
CEO Design Q

"I've found Rebecca to be one of, if not the most diligent PR professionals I have ever met. Her attention, passion and energy for all areas of motorsports is not easy to come across. He contacts and relationships within the motorsport world are an asset to her role and job. It has been a pleasure to work with Rebecca with the many 'MADMAX Race Team' world records we've achieved"

Zef Eisenberg
MADMAX Racing Team Owner and Multiple speed world record holder

"Rebecca does Public Relations brilliantly. Her clients are effortlessly represented, and their products and services are always fairly depicted. On a business relationship level, I never feel harassed or pushed by Rebecca, if I make any requests, she always deals with them quickly, professionally, and most importantly, in a way that clearly shows a full understanding of what's needed editorially. And more than that, she sometimes wears sparkly Christian Louboutins - an example to the rest of them!"

Keith Adams
Editor Classic Car Weekly

"Rebecca Leppard is a very unusual lady. First, her knowledge of the motor sport and motoring worlds is considerable, which makes her an obvious choice for clients large and small in these markets. Second, she is a master of the difficult art of getting the ear of people in the media. As a result her ability to get mileage in newspapers, general and specialised magazines, and on radio and TV is remarkable. Third, she is an indefatigable hard worker, exploring every possible avenue to give her clients what they need and persistently leaving no stone unturned. From work she has done with projects with which I have been associated, I cannot fault her ability to go above and beyond her clients' expectations."

Simon Taylor
former BBC Radio's Formula 1 correspondent and Managing Director of Haymarket Magazines. Simon now has a regular column in Classic & Sports Car and co-wrote the Stirling Moss book.