Partner With Us - Cardiac Risk in the Young

Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through awareness, screening and research, and supporting affected families.

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Partner with CRY: Help Save Young Lives Today

Every week in the UK, at 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. At CRY, we’re committed to preventing these tragedies through screening, research, support and raising awareness. By partnering with us, your organisation can make a life-saving difference while demonstrating your dedication to social responsibility and community well-being.

Every week in the UK, at 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. At CRY, we’re committed to preventing these tragedies through screening, research, support and raising awareness. By partnering with us, your organisation can make a life-saving difference while demonstrating your dedication to social responsibility and community well-being.

Why Partner with CRY?

A Trusted Organisation: For over 25 years, CRY has been at the forefront of tackling young sudden cardiac death.

Tangible Impact: Together with our partners, we’ve screened over 300,000 young people and funded critical research to save lives.

Align with a Vital Cause: Partnering with CRY aligns your brand with a cause that resonates deeply with families and communities across the UK.

Our Partnership Opportunities

Event Sponsorship:

Support one of our national events, such as the CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk, and gain exposure through media coverage, event branding, and participant engagement.

Charity of the Year Partnerships:

Choose CRY as your Charity of the Year and make a significant, lasting impact. We’ll work with your organisation to develop tailored fundraising initiatives, employee engagement programmes, and awareness campaigns that align with your company’s values and objectives. From bake sales and charity runs to corporate volunteering and matched giving, we’ll support you every step of the way to ensure your year with CRY is a resounding success

Screening Support:

Help fund our cardiac screening programme to provide life-saving tests to young people across the UK.

Employee Engagement and Volunteering:

Inspire your team through hands-on volunteering opportunities at our events or offices. Engage employees in meaningful activities that connect them directly to our mission, from supporting young people at screenings to assisting with administrative tasks.

Pro Bono Services:

Collaborate with CRY by offering your organisation’s expertise and resources. Pro bono services—such as legal advice, marketing support, or IT solutions—help us maximise our impact while showcasing your company’s commitment to supporting life-saving causes.

Strategic Advocacy Partnerships:

Work with CRY to influence change on a national level. By joining forces, we can advocate for policies that prioritise young heart health and improve access to life-saving cardiac screening. Your organisation’s leadership in this space will highlight your commitment to long-term societal impact.

How Your Support Makes a Difference

£800

could fund screening appointments for 10 young people

£6,000

could fund an ECG machine

£30,000

could fund an Echocardiograph machine

Our partners

UNUM

CRY was chosen as Unum’s national charity partner in 2014. Unum staff took part in a wide range of fundraising and volunteering activities, including marathons, cycle rides, treks, gala balls, comedy nights, raising £35,000.

Philips Campaign Sponsorship

In 2007 Philips sponsored the Philips testmyheart Tour by donating £1,000,000 towards the cost of screening, machinery and awareness.

McColls

As part of their Halloween campaign, awareness and funds were raised for CRY in many different ways such as collection pots at tills and sales promotions in which a percentage of sales for certain products were donated to CRY. Store and head office fundraising during the campaign also went to CRY raising £300,000.

Calor Gas

Throughout the partnership, Calor staff took part in CRY events and other events including the Great North Run and Royal Parks Half Marathon. As part of Calor’s “Gift of the Gas” scheme, CRY received £5 for every unwanted gas cylinder that was returned to Calor, raising over £100,000.

Four Pillars

Throughout the year, Four Pillars Hotels held various events such as their Family Fun Day, sponsored events and a charity quiz night.

Top Eleven/Stoke FC Sleeve Sponsorship

In a Premier League First, Top Eleven donated their shirt sleeve sponsorship to CRY to help raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death and the work CRY does.

Bags of Help

As part of Tesco’s Bags of Help Centenary Grant, CRY received £165,000 to fund the screening of 3,300 young people. Customers voted for CRY with their blue tokens in 900 stores across the country, with CRY raising the most money out of any charity as part of this campaign.

Get Involved Today

To find out more about partnering with CRY, fill out your details below or email partnerships@c-r-y.org.uk. Our team will get in touch to discuss how you can support CRY’s crucial work.