Founder Panel Sponsorship
A once in a generation opportunity to be written permanently into the story of Delapré Abbey.
As the historic Stables are transformed into a vibrant community hub for wellbeing, learning and therapeutic horticulture, a limited number of businesses and organisations have the opportunity to secure permanent recognition on the building itself. Founder sponsors will be celebrated as key supporters of this once-in-a-generation restoration, helping create a lasting legacy while demonstrating their commitment to Northamptonshire’s heritage and future.
Our 2025 Community Impact
By becoming a Founder Sponsor, you’ll be helping to secure a project that is already delivering meaningful social, educational and economic benefits for Northamptonshire, whilst also benefitting from long-term recognition at one of Northamptonshire’s most visited heritage destinations, with their support showcased to millions of visitors over the lifetime of the panels. Here is the impact that the Trust had on the local community last year:
The Opportunity
As the restoration of the Stables reaches its final stages, a series of beautifully crafted corten steel Founder Panels will become a permanent feature of the building’s exterior. These panels offer a unique opportunity for businesses and organisations to be recognised as founding supporters of A Stable Future – a transformational project that will benefit the local community for generations to come.
Only ten Founder Panels are available, with sponsorship opportunities at whole, half and quarter panel level. By limiting the number of sponsors, each organisation receives meaningful, prominent recognition as part of this landmark restoration.
The panels below show the design language Delapré Abbey already uses to recognise its supporters elsewhere on site. They illustrate the tone, materials and finish a founder sponsor can expect; they are examples of existing Abbey recognition, not a record of who has taken a Stables panel.
Sponsorship Tiers
All prices are exclusive of VAT. Half and quarter panel dimensions are proportional to the whole panel and will be confirmed with each sponsor before fabrication.
| Tier | Investment | Panel Size | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
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Whole Plate |
£8,000 |
1750mm x 350mm |
Sole naming right on a full panel, the highest level of founder recognition |
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Half Plate |
£4,500 |
875mm x 350mm |
Named recognition sharing a panel with one other sponsor
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Quarter Plate |
£2,500 |
437mm x 350mm |
Community supporter recognition on a shared panel
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Every tier includes:
- Permanent inscription for a minimum of ten years
- Recognition at the Spring 2027 opening event
- A place in opening communications, on the Trust website and across its social media channels
- An invitation to a private site visit ahead of completion
