Our Fantastic Sponsors
Love Luton would like to express gratitude to the following for their vision and their generosity, which helped to make the Love Luton project possible:
If you would like to find out how you can get involved in Luton’s most outstanding and thriving partnership where business and the community truly come together for the greater good of all, please click the button below.
Luton Rising is a company focused on driving transformative growth and positive social impact in Luton.
Owned by Luton Council, its assets include London Luton Airport, the Luton DART, and several commercial properties.
Through ownership of these assets, Luton Rising generates income to fund vital local services, supports community organisations with substantial annual donations.
Since 1998 it has contributed over £480 million to local public services and community projects, including £7 million in annual grants to charities addressing wide-ranging needs such as homelessness, mental health and food insecurity.
As your headline sponsor, Luton Rising is proud to support this event, reflecting its dedication to building a vibrant, equitable, and forward-thinking Luton. Together, we celebrate the resilience and ambition of our community.
Luton Rising is proud to be headline sponsor for Love Luton RunFest because the event brings the community together, promotes health and wellbeing, inspires participation, and celebrates everything that makes Luton a vibrant, caring community.
The Aegis Group of Companies is a diversified group of companies spanning multiple industry sectors, all holding the same core values: delivering exceptional client service, value-for-money, and committed to creating positive change in society. Our portfolio of companies spans security, facilities management, property management, workforce management technology, retail, events management, and training. The group includes:
- Aegis Support Services: a leading provider of security services, resourcing, and facilities management services across the UK.
- Aegis Training: a security and business training provider operating across the UK.
- DE Signs: a supplier of bespoke signage, graphics and labels.
- Harrington Green: a premier provider of property management and support services spanning building maintenance, security, and commercial cleaning.
- Elara Events: an events and hospitality business delivering creative events marketing support to clients in the UK and Dubai.
- CTRL Room: a workforce management solution for scheduling and managing people.
- Lykke London: a premium retailer and provider of scented products including diffusers, candles, home mists, and oils.
As a group, our key strengths lie in our people: talented and committed professionals who are dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients in the UK and across the globe. We are also aligned with our core values that guide how we do business, how we operate as a sustainable group of companies and our commitment to supporting local communities.
Barnfield College offers vocational courses and apprenticeships to school leavers and adults across Luton and the surrounding area.
Since merging with West Herts College in February 2019 we’ve been talking with our communities and local employers. We want to focus on local priorities, so that more Luton people have the right skills and are ready for the world of work.
London Luton Airport, previously called Luton International Airport, is an international airport located 1.5 nautical miles east of the town centre in the Borough of Luton in Bedfordshire, England, and is 25.2 NM north of Central London.
Luton Borough Council is the local unitary authority for Luton and is an instrumental partner of Love Luton. The Council has been responsible for the creation of Love Luton and continues to provide the administrative resources to operate the scheme.
Luton Town FC was founded 1885 and has remained at the heart of the town’s identity, affectionately known as ‘The Hatters’ after Luton’s proud millinery history. Today the club pays in the Football League 2 and is in the process of seeking planning permission to develop a new state-of-the-art stadium.
Ryebridge are a Luton-based construction firm, invested in positively impacting the lives and businesses of the local community. The firm endeavours to tap into this via local recruitment and utilising local resources. Ryebridge has a commitment to reinvest in the town, by forming associations with local charities, businesses and educational establishments along with developing and training our local employees in order to fulfil their career potential.
Since the merger of Page AvJet and Butler Aviation in 1992, Signature Flight Support has grown to become the world’s largest network of Fixed Base Operations (FBOs). With over 200 locations providing consistent, exceptional service, Signature’s worldwide network of FBOs delivers essential support services for business and private aviation, including refuelling, hangarage, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and a variety of other world-class amenities with exceptional customer service.
The Treacle Factory (JNB Publishing) is a leading local visual communications agency that gets you noticed by your target audience and engage with them more effectively. Since becoming involved with Love Luton the Treacle Factory has been responsible for a range of marketing communications including design and production of the annual review, design of the website and a range of promotional items.
The University of Bedfordshire is a modern, innovative university with a heritage of top quality education going back more than 100 years. The university aim to nurture our students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens.
Vauxhall Motors Limited is a British car company headquartered in Chalton, Bedfordshire, England. Vauxhall became a subsidiary of Stellantis in January 2021. Vauxhall is one of the oldest established vehicle manufacturers and distribution companies in the United Kingdom.
Ethos Farm are award-winning employee and customer experience specialists, working with leading brands including London Luton Airport, Westfield, Battersea Power Station and Eurostar, delivering end-to-end consultancy, training and staffing solutions. “With the right organisational culture and crafted employee experience, truly elevated customer engagement is possible”. – Founders, Ethos Farm.
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Visit Frasers Plus Luton (Formerly The Luton Point) for over 100 of the best stores around. Here at Frasers Plus Luton you’ll find great fashion at H&M, Primark, New Look and River Island, as well as stores like Game, HMV, and Wilkos.
The Luton News is the Town’s leading local newspaper available in newsagents throughout the town. Content from the publication is available online at www.lutontoday.com
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VolkerFitzpatrick are one of the UK’s leading engineering and construction companies, providing specialist building, rail, civil engineering and industry focussed skills to a range of market sectors including commercial, industrial, education, rail, aviation, waste and energy.
We operate a number of Luton’s sports and leisure centres, with fully equipped gyms, swimming pools and a wide range of fitness classes. We develop and promote affordable, accessible and inclusive opportunities to play sport, take part in physical activities, improve health and general wellbeing and enhance careers in our local Luton community.
Arriva are a leading transport provider in the UK and are part of the Deutsche Bahn (DB) group which have operations in 130 countries worldwide. As one of the biggest bus operators across the Shires area, Arriva are heavily involved with Love Luton with Depot Manager, Linsey Frostick currently serving as Chairperson.
With over thirty years’ successful trading history, we are very proud to be one of the UK’s leading specialist soft service Facilities Management providers.
From our central Luton headquarters, we deploy more than 4,750 operatives weekly to perform Security, Stewarding, Cleaning, Merchandising, Vegetation and Car Parking services. It is with great pride that we work with some of the UK’s leading businesses and recognise wholly the role we play in supporting and enhancing their operations and brands.
People are at the heart of our business model. Through an impeccable blend of people and process, we ensure our employees are provided with fulfilling work and are always treated with dignity and respect. Our engaging promise-based culture keeps us focused on delivering our promises to our customers, investors, and importantly, our fellow employees.
Chiltern Learning Trust is a very high performing local Trust, running several schools in Bedfordshire and is amongst the top five highest performing Trusts in the country. Our Trust and staff are very local. Our core values of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement have resulted in significant benefits for both our students and the wider community.
Our strategy is built around our customers’ need for efficiency, faster speed to market and resilient supply chains. In the UK, our high-quality properties are close to consumers and key local and regional infrastructure in Greater London, the South East and the M1/M6 Midlands regions.
Goodman’s property solutions are flexible and functional. Our experience spans industries including logistics, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing and food production.
We continually evolve the design of our buildings to reduce energy use, improve efficiency and maximise resources. Our long-term thinking and sustainability credentials have led to customer and partner relationships built to last.
Goodman own the former Vauxhall Luton site, which they are bringing forward for development
Luton Sixth Form College is a specialist Sixth Form College, providing high quality academic and general vocational education for 16 to 18 year olds in the town. Established in 1966, it is the oldest and one of the largest institutes of its kind in the country.
Luton Sixth Form has a renowned track record of success and has built up an enviable reputation for quality and reliability over the last half century, allowing generations of young people to discover life-changing opportunities and achieve their dreams.
Pell Frischmann is an international, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering company with over 90 years of experience in the built environment. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure and regeneration.
Our expertise and capabilities cover Buildings, Environmental Consultancy, Highways & Transportation, Land Development, Rail, and Water.
Sheriff Construction has grown from a small family business founded in 2005 into a leading provider of bespoke roofing and brickwork solutions. Based in Luton, the company works with many of the UK’s major building contractors and housebuilders, delivering projects across London, the East and South East of England in sectors including commercial, education, public health and residential development.
Now operating as two distinct companies (with Sheriff Construction focusing solely on roofing and Sheriff Brickworks delivering masonry contracts), both have an uncompromising reputation for quality and expert workmanship.
Sheriff Construction is proud to be a socially responsible and environmentally aware company. We invest in our team, champion training and apprenticeships, give back to local communities, and play our part in building a more sustainable future.
TUI UK & Ireland is the UK’s largest tour operator, operating to over 180 destinations worldwide with a team of over 9,000 employees. We usually serve over six million customers each year. As part of TUI Group, we’re the business behind the TUI, First Choice, Marella Cruises and Crystal Ski Holidays brands, as well as TUI Lakes & Mountains, TUI Tours and TUI River Cruises, and its sub-brand is TUI BLUE. Our airline, TUI Airways, operates to 87 destinations in 35 countries with more than 60 aircraft.
Become a Sponsor
Companies have long seen sponsorship as a very successful marketing tool for getting their message out there. It allows you to interact with businesses and give back to the community.
Here at Love Luton, we can shape the package to fit your needs and with flexible payment terms.
Opportunities range from sponsoring specific events to full membership of Love Luton. We are a non-profit making Community Interest Company and all sponsorship goes back into delivering our annual campaigns and initiatives. Our key priority is to keep the spend local, always investing back into our town and supporting our local organisations to thrive.
Our focus for 2024
Our full events programme, including the hugely successful business breakfasts, exclusive networking events, RunFest and our 15th annual awards ceremony. Alongside this, we will continue with our Community Award Fund and we are absolutely delighted to be the Presenting Partner for the Short Tail Trail taking place in summer of 2024 and looking forward to growing our strong relationship with Keech Hospice Care.
Sponsorship Tiers
These packages can be flexed to suit sponsors needs and requirements. There are also options to sponsor specific events including Love Luton Run Fest and the Luton’s Best Awards. For more information or to discuss further, please contact Linsey and Sinead.
BRONZE
- Logo and bio on sponsor’s page on the Love Luton website
- Logo to appear on some marketing materials including advertising, direct mail and online activity for the campaign and events activities
- Invitation to some Love Luton events
- Sponsor of the Luton’s Best Awards including an award and presenting on the night, you and three guests attend the awards hosted at the 5* Star Luton Hoo Hotel. Part of all marketing coverage, pre, during and post event
- Limited social media coverage on our platforms (over 20k+ following)
SILVER
- Logo and bio on sponsor’s page on the Love Luton website
- Logo to appear on all marketing materials including advertising, direct mail and online activity for the Campaign and events activities
- Invitation to all Love Luton events
- Sponsor of the Luton’s Best Awards including an award and presenting on the night, you and three guests attend the awards hosted at the 5* Star Luton Hoo Hotel. Part of all marketing coverage, pre, during and post event
- Social media coverage on our platforms (over 20k+ following)
- Love Luton merchandise
- *Discounted rates with other Love Luton partners
GOLD
- Logo and bio on sponsor’s page on the Love Luton website
- Logo to appear on all marketing materials including advertising, direct mail and online activity for the Campaign and events activities
- Invitation to all Love Luton events including additional guest
- Sponsor of the Luton’s Best Awards including an award and presenting on the night, you and four guests attend the awards hosted at the 5* Star Luton Hoo Hotel. Part of all marketing coverage, pre, during and post event
- Social media coverage on our platforms (over 20k+ following)
- Opportunity to display your company banner at Love Luton events
- Love Luton merchandise
- *Discounted rates with other Love Luton partners
PLATINUM
- Full Love Luton Member
- Member of the Love Luton Board
- Logo and bio featured at top of sponsor’s page on the Love Luton website
- Logo to appear under Platinum sponsor on all marketing materials including advertising, direct mail and online activity for the Campaign and events activities
- Invitation and the opportunity to bring guests to all Love Luton events
- Speaker opportunities at business events
- Sponsor of the Luton’s Best Awards including an award and presenting on the night, you and five guests attend the awards hosted at the 5* Star Luton Hoo Hotel. Part of all marketing coverage, pre, during and post event
- Opportunity to join the awards fund panel
- Prime social media coverage on our platforms (over 20k+ following)
- Opportunity to display your company banner at all Love Luton events
- Love Luton merchandise
- Discounted rates with other Love Luton partners
You’re in good company
There has never been a better time to join 
If you would like to discuss how you can get involved in Luton’s most outstanding and thriving partnership where business and the community truly come together for the greater good of all, please contact Linsey Sweet and Sinead McNamara
As a sponsor since its inception back in 2010, The Mall are extremely proud of our involvement with Love Luton.
The organisation works so hard to promote confidence, pride and a positive image of Luton, and this can be seen in the high quality programme of events and initiatives delivered over the years.
Luton’s Best Awards and the annual half marathon are great examples of this and highlights in the town’s diverse calendar of events. Being a sponsor has helped us to build some excellent relationships with other local stakeholders and gives us the opportunity to regularly meet and discuss challenges and opportunities with other key businesses.
We would encourage any business or organisation that wants to play a part in Luton’s future to join us in becoming a Love Luton partner for the benefit of both their business and the town.
At Barnfield College, we share the ideals championed by Love Luton of bringing our community together to create confidence, pride and a positive image for Luton.
Through our delivery of targeted education and training in priority skills; we aim to equip people for the modern, sustainable economy, so that local people have the right skills and confidence to thrive in the world of work.
In our work with Love Luton we’ve been able to support many fantastic events and initiatives across our vibrant town that have brought the community together, we can’t wait to get involved with all the activities to come and help build on the sense of pride in Luton.