Partnership, Sponsorship 21/22 Season & Advertising Opportunities County FC

Founded in 1883, we’re one of the country’s most established football clubs. Based at Edgeley Park in the heart of Stockport’s community since 1902. As well as success on the pitch, the club has won a raft of national community awards, an enviable reputation in the game, and an army of young supporters.

After becoming Champions of the Vanarama in 2018-19, last season saw the club finish in an impressive 3rd place, making it through to the play- off semi finals. The club’s pioneering and professional approach has attracted a wide selection of corporate partners both locally and nationally including the likes of Vitality, Together and Project Solar. The County Journey

Since the Club’s take over last year, we’ve seen significant investment into players, including We’ve also seen extensive refurbishments to , , and Edgeley Park, including a complete renovation more recently and Ben Whitfield, of the interior event space which now features as well as the new training facility which has a variety of stylish new function rooms with allowed the team to follow a modern finishes and high-tech equipment, standard training programme. other works include brand new dressing rooms, shop fit out, as well as new cladding on The facility offers many pitches, a gym, recovery the exterior. rooms, a players lounge as well as a dedicated chef. Players will train here three or four times a With more ambitious projects planned, it’s an week depending on that week’s fixtures. exciting time to get involved with the Club. Partnering with Stockport County

Whatever your goals, we have a range of products and services to help you achieve them. We have a flexible approach and our team Grow awareness Increase sales Grow your Network Host your Event Reward your Staff will work with you to find the best solutions for Our services can help you We can help you achieve Build your contacts, develop Whatever the purpose Your greatest asset are your build awareness of your your sales targets through relationships and extend and whatever the size, people. Incentivise, motivate brand and products to a effective promotions and your professional network our impressive venue and and reward your staff to your business. local and national audience advertising. with like-minded business dedicated events team will achieve your company’s people. help you deliver events your goals. delegates will delight in. 4,500 36,000 6.0 million 20,000 Average match Twitter Views on our YouTube Match day County attendance Followers channel + 9,000 subscribers Programmes Sold

150,000 24,000 108,298 3 Annual match Facebook Monthly website Games Per Year Key attendance Followers visits Broadcast on BT Sport

29,000 7,400 100’s 1 million Instagram Email CRM of local business contacts weekly viewers watch the Followers Database with The County Business BT highlights show Numbers Club Stockportcounty.com advertising:

Digital Sponsorship Annual: £3,000 plus VAT

Other advertising opportunities With news items reaching up to 3,000 views in a day, our website provides a great opportunity to reach a £1000 plus vat package includes – Scoreboard wide audience in Stockport. and E-Newsletter Feature

Our social media also has excellent viewing rates to £2000 plus vat package includes – Scoreboard/ help boost your visibility. Stadia TV Screens

The club will be featured on BT Sport again this year, £5000 plus vat package includes – Scoreboard/ 108,000+ with a minimum of two televised games, plus the Stadia TV Screens/E-Newsletter feature and highlights show every Sunday. Website advertising annually

Over 108,000 page views per month, from over Website and social platforms: 40,000 unique users. Goal of The Month Manager and player birthdays page views Player of The Month per month Perimeter Board advertising:

Perimeter Board Pitchside: from £1,400 for 6m board plus VAT Sponsorship Crowd facing: from £500 for 3m board plus VAT

We have a combination of high-profile perimeter Includes spaces and secondary sites. We can work closely with brands to design advertising that creates maximum impact. In house design team to create the hoarding.

Cost and installation of the hoarding.

County Business Club Membership – monthly networking event, exclusive to Club Sponsors Programme advertising:

Programme Sponsorship Quarter page £800 plus VAT Half page £1,450 plus VAT Full page £2,500 plus VAT

One of the UK’s highest non league attendances, we topped 100,000 for the 19/20 season. We regularly have higher attendances than a number Programme Sponsor of clubs in the EFL. (annual) £3,000 plus VAT

Our full colour match day programme is a beacon of excellence and highly popular, it Includes has been named best non-league match day programme for five consecutive seasons. Cover page position as sponsor Last season, due to COVID-19, we made our Full page advert programme accessible as a digital version on our Framed signed copy of the first website, which saw over 50,000 views. programme of the season The County Business club – monthly networking event, exclusive to Club Sponsors Play at Edgeley Park:

Play at Edgeley Park Price from £1200 plus VAT

Ever dreamed of playing a game at Edgeley Park? Now you can! Follow in the footsteps of your County heroes and arrange a memorable game with friends. Includes

Full use of the Home and Away team dressing rooms Full Pitch setup Match officials Use of dugout Use of lounge bar Seating for up to 150 spectators Floodlights Match Sponsor Packages

Match Day Sponsor Match Ball Sponsorship

Reserved parking in the Pioneer Group Cheadle End Car Park Reserved parking in the Pioneer Group Cheadle End Car Park Corporate host to look after you on the day Corporate host to look after you on the day Three course meal in the hospitality suite Three course meal in the hospitality suite Complimentary match day programme and teamsheet Complimentary match day programme and teamsheet VIP Tour of changing rooms VIP Tour of changing rooms Pre match photo with Club Captains (max two guests) Pre match photo with Club Captains (max two guests) Question and answer session with former players and club Question and answer session with former players and club representative representative Presentation of a signed framed County shirt after the game Presentation of a signed ball Prime padded seat in the Executive Seating Area Prime padded seat in the Executive Seating Area Man of the Match presentation and photograph opportunity Photography opportunity with the Man of the Match Company branding on the back of the match programme Company branding on the back of the match programme Half page advert in our award winning match day programme Half page advert in our award winning match day programme PA announcement PA announcement Select Man of the Match Scoreboard advert pre match and half time Scoreboard advert pre match and half time Logo feature on our In Stadia TV’s on your selected match Logo feature on our In Stadia TV’s on your selected match Bucket of Beers and one bottle of wine on your reserved table Bucket of Beers and two bottles of wine on your reserved table Price for 6 people: £800 + VAT Price for 10 people: £1800 + VAT Entertainment Packages

The 1883 Three Course Meal The 1883 - Hot & Cold Buffet

Host for the day Host for the day Access to The 1883, including dedicated cash bar. Access to The 1883, including dedicated cash bar. Three course meal in the Hospitality Suite restaurant Premium hot & cold Buffet Question and answer session with a club representative Padded seat in executive area Man of the Match presentation Complimentary Match Day programme Chance to win a bottle of bubbles Light hearted pre match entertainment Price Per Match: From £36 per person inc VAT Q&A with former players Prime padded seat in executive seating area Complimentary Match Day programme

Price Per Match: From £70 per person inc VAT

To hire our event space, contact [email protected] Player Sponsorship

Business Player Sponsorship

Your logo next to your chosen player in the match day programme Two tickets to the end of season awards dinner A signed match worn shirt A signed action photo or match day programme Your logo featured on the scoreboard if your chosen player scores or is man of the match

Price: £400 inc VAT

Fan Player Sponsorship

Your name next to your chosen player in the match day programme Two tickets to the end of season awards dinner A signed match worn shirt A signed action photo or match day programme Your name featured on the scoreboard if your chosen player scores or is man of the match

Price: £295 inc VAT Mascot Package

Match day Mascot Package

Welcomed by a Stockport County official A full Stockport County football kit A tour of the dressing room to meet the players and get your picture taken Two adult and two children’s match tickets Complimentary match day programme which includes a photo and feature of the mascot PA announcement Lead the County team out on to the pitch at Edgeley Park Official photograph with the team captains and match officials before kick-off* A Stockport County goody bag

Ages: 4 - 17 years old (Max No. of mascots: 11)

Price: £175 inc VAT The County Business Club

In September 2019, we launched our exclusive develop relationships with each other. Non- sponsors networking club – the County Business sponsors will also able to attend these events Club; with the aim to provide a place where on two occasions. We are confident this event our Sponsors can link with the Club to unlock will give businesses of all sizes an opportunity networking opportunities, build contacts and to promote their brand face-to-face. meet new clients. The County Business Club Membership will associate your business with The Business Club Sponsor this exciting new initiative, and working with £1800 plus VAT the Club, we can connect you with other local businesses and create a mutually beneficial Opportunity to pitch for up to 10 minutes and atmosphere. present to delegates about your company at each event, the opportunity to bring a pop up The County Business Club offers monthly banner and any promotional merchandise to networking events based at various venues each event, your company logo with hyperlink in (who are also sponsors), which will bring the E-Newsletter. 1/4 page programme advert together businesses of all sizes and sectors, for the season, logo on scoreboard out-of-play encouraging our sponsors to connect and advert. One complimentary ticket for each County Business Club Event. Conference and Events

Stockport County offers an excellent venue, both on and off the pitch. Alongside the stadium’s sporting facilities there is an extensive conference and banqueting space, boasting one of the largest suites in the area. With free on-site parking and a choice of function rooms in varying sizes, we have the ability to cater for both smaller celebrations and large scale events.

A great choice for business events Each of our function rooms are available to hire on either a half day or full day basis with all catering requirements charged for in addition to the room hire rate. Alternatively, you may prefer one of our day delegate packages, starting from just £24.95 per person, all of which include hire of the main meeting room, two or more servings of tea, coffee and biscuits, a choice of lunch menu plus free pads, pens and flip chart.

Perfect for a party There is no better way to celebrate that special occasion than gathering your friends and family together in one place for an event that you will remember for years to come. All of our suites Conference and Events have private licensed bar facilities and can accommodate parties for any occasion whether it be a christening, a birthday party, an anniversary or a school or family reunion.

It couldn’t be easier to start planning your next event with us, simply call our dedicated events team on 0161 286 8891 or email [email protected] to arrange a personal tour of the facilities and to reserve your date! County Community Trust

The County Community Trust is an independent registered charity (Charity number 1194114) established by Stockport County FC as the official affiliated charitable arm of the football club. Our aim is to use the local community passion for sport and football, offering a range of programmes and activities to encourage learning and promote healthy lifestyles that will make a real difference to the lives of people in our local community in providing valuable community support and outreach within the Stockport and surrounding area.

Through this provision, we aim to support children, adults, senior citizens and families across Stockport, , Tameside, High Peak and East . We aim to engage and support people in our community by offering sports participation projects, social inclusion, health and wellbeing and disability provision. Through these activities we aim to extend opportunity, choice and control benefitting attendees physically, socially, and emotionally.

Contact a member of the team: Dave Wardle (CCT Trust General Manager) – [email protected] Matthew Bailey (Partnerships Manager) – [email protected] Adrian Rigby-Bates (Health and Well-Being Manager) – [email protected] Chris Pownall (Schools Co-Ordinator) – [email protected] General CCT enquiry email – [email protected] Office Number – 0161-266-2700 For further information contact

Olivia Hanvey Head of Commercial

[email protected] Tel: 0161 266 2700 Select option 1 then option 2

For conference and events email: [email protected]