Unicornfest, run in aid of Leukaemia Care UK, is Bristol’s next arts trail planned for 2023. This week sees the start of its fundraising campaign to coincide with Giving Tuesday (Tuesday 29 November 2022).
The fundraising campaign is kicking off with the appearance of two very special unicorns in Bristol enabling members of the public an advanced peak at the unicorns which will be on display across the city from July next year.
To coincide with the 2022 football World Cup, Harry Uni-kane, an England supporting unicorn will join fans at Bristol’s Ashton Gate stadium until the final on Sunday 18th December. Harry Uni-kane is not afraid to risk a yellow card and stands tall sporting an LGBTQ+ OneLove armband!
A Christmas themed unicorn will also be on view at Bristol’s Christmas market in Broadmead from this week.
Both unicorns will be wearing a QR code plaque linking to the fundraising campaign.
Members of the public, businesses and organisations across the West will be able to donate directly from their bank account into Leukaemia Care’s bank account without the need of a debit or credit card. This new Open Banking powered payment technology is developed specifically for the trail by Bristol fintech success story Moneyhub, who are supporting the initiative as a growing Bristol enterprise now backed by powerhouses Legal & General and Lloyds Banking Group, and Nationwide.
Donations can be made simply by scanning the unicorn’s QR code with any smart phone or tablet or via this online link. This payment method is easy-to-access and safe, with 100% of donations going straight to Leukaemia Care with no fees being taken, unlike other donation options.
Zack Pemberton-Whiteley, CEO of Leukaemia Care comments: “Thanks to Moneyhub for their support for Unicornfest. The trail is free for all to enjoy, but together we’ve given the opportunity to donate through QR codes across the trail for those who would like to. This will supplement our other efforts to fund the important work of Leukaemia Care”.
Ingrid Anusic, Marketing Director of Moneyhub adds: “As a Bristol-based brand we were really keen to get involved with Unicornfest as we could see how our technology could enhance the fundraising efforts around this bright, uplifting and innovative arts trail. Our payments software gives the public a quick, easy and safe way to donate, along with the assurance that 100% of their donation goes directly to the cause without any delays”.
The event has already attracted 25 sponsors from across the city leaving just 20 sponsorship spaces remaining. Those involved will be matched to an artist early next year ahead of painting commencing in February. With limited sponsorship spaces remaining, those wishing to be involved should get in touch with the Unicornfest team as soon as possible
Unicornfest will take place across Bristol from 1 July to 3 September 2023 and forms a key part of the 650th anniversary celebrations for Bristol. There will be a series of activities planned leading up to the trail itself which will provide unicorn lovers everywhere plenty of opportunity to get up close and personal with the magical herd.
The artist applications have been open since October, with some fantastic designs and ideas coming forward. With well-known street artists HazardOne, Holy Moly, Farrah Fortnam and Artist in the Shed now secured, artist applications have been extended until 30th December.
Get involved
There are several Unicornfest sponsorship packages available, including Gold and Platinum packages, Presentation Partner and overall ‘mane’ event sponsorship. For more information about how you can get involved, you can download the sponsor pack at www.theunicornfest.co.uk or email jodie@theunicornfest.co.uk for details.
Experienced artists still have the opportunity to submit their designs via the website. Schools and community groups interested in taking part in the education programme are invited to download the Education pack from the event website too, all at www.theunicornfest.co.uk
Contacts
Ingrid Anusic
Marketing Director, Moneyhub
ingrid.anusic@moneyhub.com
M: +44 783 722 6553
Eleanor Ross
Account Director, Teamspirit (Moneyhub PR Agency)
ERoss@teamspirit.uk.com
M: +44 7393 758 446
About Leukaemia Care:
Leukaemia affects around 10,000 people a year and is the most common cancer in children.
Leukaemia Care is the UK’s leading leukaemia charity combatting these statistics. For over 50 years, the organisation has been dedicated to ensuring that everyone affected receives the best possible diagnosis, information, advice, treatment and support.
For more information visit: https://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/
About Moneyhub:
Moneyhub is a data, intelligence, and payments company which develops ISO 27001 certified software for Open Banking, Open Finance, and Open Data applications. Its FCA-regulated Open Data platform enables companies to quickly and easily transform data into personalised digital experiences and initiate payments. Its APIs and fully customisable platform provide data aggregation, insights, notification nudges, and payment systems. As a result, clients have the consent-driven data and analytics they need to create super-personalised offers, products, and services. Over 100 organisations, spanning finance to media and retail, rely on Moneyhub’s award-winning technology.