Mike Dickinson
As long-time supporters of local and community-led sports teams, Nottingham-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan adds to its sporting portfolio, having recently sponsored the popular pre-season hockey tournament held by Beeston Hockey Club. The tournament took place on Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 September 2023, and included several top-quality UK clubs across a range of ages and abilities.
It’s been a few weeks since the nation celebrated the achievements of the Lionesses and Nottingham rejoiced as one of its own, goalkeeper Mary Earps, won the Golden Glove at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. As residents across all age groups in Nottingham have been inspired by these women, the importance of corporate sponsorships for grassroots teams has been brought to the forefront.
Founded in 1881, Russell Scanlan has been deep-rooted in the development of Nottingham and its surrounding areas for over 142 years. Its support for local initiatives and sports teams not only provides boosts in funds, but also creates new and long-term partnerships that help build awareness for the local area and support the people in it.
Mike Dickinson, Sales & Marketing Director at Russell Scanlan, said: “Russell Scanlan has a very long history of supporting great local charities and sporting organisations and individual teams, which encourage locals to get involved with more sports and provide services that can have a real impact. Just a few weeks ago, we saw a Nottingham native soar to the top of women’s football history, showing the impact that grassroots teams have on a community.
“Beeston’s pre-season hockey tournament is usually an ear-marked page in the local sporting calendar, where clubs from all over the UK come and play friendly matches before the season officially begins. As a Beeston resident myself, it’s an event we firmly support.”
David Griffiths, Chairman at Beeston Hockey Club, said: “The club is immensely proud to have welcomed Russell Scanlan as the headline sponsor for this year’s pre-season tournament. Hosting several of England Hockey National League’s top clubs at Nottingham Hockey Centre this weekend was an incredible opportunity to showcase talent in advance of the 2023/24 season, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support from local companies.
“We’re already looking forward to a successful upcoming season and are grateful to have such a distinguished and community-focused company by our side.”
Beeston Hockey Club was founded in 1907 and is now the biggest hockey club in The Midlands with over 750 members across its junior and senior sections. The club has endorsed the professional careers of many British athletes since its beginnings and continues to be held in high regard by the England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey governing bodies.
For more information, visit www.russellscanlan.com or call 0115 947 0032.
