Guernsey firm sponsors UK Rugby team

Tuesday 27 October 2020

Ravenscroft, which started up in Guernsey, has become the principal partner of the Bristol Bears Rugby League team, as part of a significant rebrand of its UK business.

The agreement is the largest in the team’s history, and will see the Ravenscroft name on their new home, away, and European jerseys for the 2020/2021 season.

It comes as the group’s Peterborough and Bishop’s Stortford businesses rebrand from ‘Vartan Ravenscroft and Tees Investment Management’ to simply, ‘Ravenscroft,’ after a new Ravenscroft office opened in the Isle of Man last month.

“This is an exciting sponsorship for Ravenscroft, and is a celebration of our commitment to grow our UK presence, as we bring all of our offices under the Ravenscroft brand,” said group CEO Jon Ravenscroft. “Supporting the communities within which we operate is a key pillar of our ethos, and it’s fantastic to align that to Bristol Bears’ vision of ‘inspiring community through rugby success.’

“The Ravenscroft team looks forward to engaging with the Bears, their fans and the wider business community.”

Mark Tainton, Chief Executive of the Bears, was delighted by the partnership, which signals an "exciting new chapter" for the team:

Pictured: Ravenscroft has become the principal partner of the Bristol Rugby League Team.

“Ravenscroft has built their success on integrity, exceptional customer service and a detailed knowledge of their industry. We share those values at the Bears, as we strive to be a leader on and off the field.”

Mark Kelly, Managing Director of Bristol Sport, said the commitment was a “testament to Ravenscroft’s shared belief in the club’s vision":

“This is a partnership where we see a number of mutually beneficial opportunities and we look forward to working closely with Ravenscroft and its stakeholders going forward.”

Pictured top: Jon Ravenscroft