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Steve compered a charity dinner evening in memory of Rob Knox. The event, was sponsored by The Daily Mirror ‘Stop Knives Save Lives’ Campaign, and took place at The Valley, Charlton on Thursday 15th October 2009.

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Steve Sutherland was the key speaker at Birkbeck Sports Business Centre on Wednesday October 7th 2009 where he presented on the subject of the effective implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility policy in English football.

Birkbeck’s Sean Hamil said: "On behalf of the Management Department, Birkbeck College, University of London, I would like to thank you formally for giving such a terrific presentation on the Birkbeck Sport Business Seminar Series last night. The feedback from our students has been excellent. The fact that the question and answer session over-ran its allotted time says everything about the high level of interest that your presentation aroused.

"Corporate Social Responsibility is a topic which is currently much in vogue in both business and academic life, but which in my experience is much misunderstood in terms of how it might most effectively be implemented. In this regard I thought your articulation of how a thoughtfully-crafted corporate social responsibility policy can fit within a wider business strategy was absolutely masterful. Your lecture was as much about successful strategy building as about CSR.

"Thanks also for demonstrating the clear links between CSR and sponsorship policy, and the real potential for benefits of partnerships between sports organisations and commercial sponsors.

This was Steve’s second appearance on the Series, with the latest lecture titled ‘The Effective Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility Policy in English Football’, and was attended by a 40-strong crowd.

Former Birkbeck student, Jose Pedro Gigante Sanchez said: "I would like to thank Steve for the such an inspiring presentation. I was the only Spanish person in the audience and so I was aware of all of Steve's Charlton Athletic programmes due to the fact that I spend my summers in Malaga, where Charlton/ESDE language courses were held."

Current student, Lau Tofft, also commented: "I was quite impressed by your ability to create and transform programs which are able to comply with commercial, social and political interest. Being able to act upon sudden occurrences and 'market opportunities' and even successfully transferring some of your programs to a foreign context, is very impressive."

Sean Hamill concluded, "Can I thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to give your lecture to our students."

The Atlantic Cup, an inaugural event being organised by the British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA) in association with the Willow Foundation will be taking place on Friday 13th November.

The evening to be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London will see six of England’s top amateur boxers face the very best from the USA. This exclusive event will culminate in the presentation of the Atlantic Cup to the winning squad.

Derek Mapp, BABA Chairman said: “This will be the first time the GB Team has boxed as a team outside the Olympics. It is an historic occasion. The proceeds of the evening will help fund further investment into our Olympic hopefuls and also help a fantastic charity - The Willow Foundation."

Steve Sutherland, BABA Commercial Consultant said: “Come and enjoy a great night’s boxing which will also feature for the first time Women’s boxing on the same bill as Men.”

For ticket information please contact Louise Smith - telephone: 01707 259777 or email: louise.smith@willowfoundation.org.uk