Sponsorship is support given to a political party, or other regulated organisation or individual, that helps them meet the costs of:
any conference, meeting or other event (including digital conferences or events)
the preparation, production, or distribution of a publication (print or digital), or
any study or research.
Sponsorship payments are a type of donation under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA). Where a payment does not amount to sponsorship, it may still be a donation if it meets the definition of a donation under PPERA.