Fleetwood Town FC Community Trust welcomes Brown & Co as a new Friend Of The Trust!

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An expanding business is increasing its support for the local community by backing a football club initiative. 

Brown & Co, which supports clients across Lancashire and Cumbria, has signed up to become a Friend of Fleetwood Town Football Club’s Community Trust.With offices in Thornton in Lancashire, and Kendal in Cumbria, Brown & Co is committed to supporting the communities where it operates.

Its backing for Fleetwood Town Football Club’s Community Trust further strengthens its workin the community and reinforces its commitment to creatinga positive impact on the environment, the economy, and society.Jake Ashurst, Senior Client Manager at Brown & Co, said: “Supporting our local communities is really important to us here at Brown & Co.

“Becoming a Friend of Fleetwood Town Football Club’s Community Trust is a brilliant way to join forces with other like-minded businesses and organisations to maximisethe positive difference we can all make to those who need it mostacross the area.”

Funds donated to the Trustare used to support the community in Wyre and across the Fylde Coast, with every £1 donated generating more than £7 in social value.

Michael Edwards, Fleetwood Town Football Club Community Trust Business Development Manager, said: “Brown & Co totally get what we are doing as a trust. They are committed to supporting us and helping the wider community.

“We see them and their children down here supporting activities at the club, and they are big supporters of what goes on across the community. They bring a lot of value to us and we are delighted to welcome them as a Friend of the Trust.”

Chris Brown, who set up Brown & Co in Thornton, has grown the business from five to 25 employees in five years.

Brown & Co’s success is built on standing out from the crowd, being a valued business partner for companies and organisations, and helping them deliver on their ambitions.

Chris said: “Everything we do is designed to help businesses and organisations operate more smoothly, saving time and money. 

“Through leading digital solutions we can give businesses access to real-time data which enables them to make better and more timely decisions.

“We are also experts in helping businesses source appropriate funding. We talk the funding partners’ language. In five years we have raised £2.5m for clients.

“When it comes to building relationships, clients appreciate that we are straight-talking, no-nonsense people, fun but professional, not stuffy accountants in suits.” 

Do more with your business by becoming a Friend Of Fleetwood Town FC Community Trust  
 

Benefits of becoming a friend of the Trust to your organisation: 

  • Press release announcement on Trust/Club website and SM Channels 
  • To know that you are making a conscious effort, generating a positive impact on the environment, economy, and society. 
  • Employees can complete their staff wellbeing days, volunteering on FTCT initiatives that engage with residents in the heart of the community.  
  • Logo on the Fleetwood Town Community Trust website.  
  • Tax relief on your donation.  
  • We will provide support in the delivery of your CSR policy.  
  • Free match (home) tickets. 
  • Invitation to Friends of the Trust quarterly networking meetings. 
  • Opportunities to collaborate with the Trust on fund raising initiatives. 
  • (With advance notice), match day hospitality. 
  • Further collaborative mentions on The Trust Social Media channels throughout the year of Friendship. 
  • Funds donated will be solely used to create Social Value throughout the borough of Wyre and The Fylde Coast e.g. every £1 received (as per our 2024 impact report), will generate more than £10 in social value. 
  • The Trust and its employees and volunteers (over 40 full time employees) shall represent your business in the sincerity this relationship confirms. 

Your organisation can become a Friend of the Trust for as little as £1,000 (if required payments can be staggered to fit your organisational cash flow/budget)! 

For every £1000 received, the Trust will generate a minimum £10,000 in Social Value; a commitment to contribute to the Trust’s goal of supporting and inspiring communities to become physically and emotionally healthy, enabling business and their staff to become their own positive force within the community.  

Click the following link for information on our sponsorship packages: Sponsorship – Fleetwood Town Community Trust (fleetwoodtownfcct.com) 

For further information regarding working with the Trust’s and our sponsorship packages, contact Michael.Edwards@Fleetwoodtownfc.com or give him a call on 07770292114 or 01253 208442.