Are you a business that values our community ethos and wants to support your local newspaper, but you’re not necessarily interested in advertising right now?
Or are you a community group or charity that appreciates the free publicity provided by us for your events and activities?
Our sponsorship program is the perfect solution for you. By becoming a sponsor, your business, community group or charity will be directly supporting the vital work of quality local journalism.
Rewards
As a token of our appreciation, we’ll list your name on the front page of our papers for the period of your sponsorship.
You will also become a member of our Advertising Credit Scheme – more on that below.
It’s a win-win situation: you support local journalism and get recognition at the same time. Meanwhile, we receive the support that will ensure this and future generations will be able to access the best in local journalism.
Rates
You can choose between monthly or annual sponsorship.
Charities/Community Groups – Minimum £5 per month per publication, or £60 annually (plus VAT).
Businesses – Minimum £20 per month per publication, or £240 annually (plus VAT).
Sponsor three of our publications and your name will be listed in all four of our papers.
You can sponsor us for more if you wish. Your extra investment will result in additional credits through our Advertising Credit Scheme, and a warm feeling inside from knowing that you’re doing a really great thing!
Advertising Credit Scheme
As a thank you for your support, we would like to give something back. That’s where our Advertising Credit Scheme comes in. For every contribution you make, you will earn back a percentage in credit that you can choose to save up or spend on your next advert.
Monthly Sponsorship – Each monthly payment earns 10% of its net value as a credit towards advertising costs. For example: £20 per month (net) earns £2 per month advertising credit.
Annual Sponsorship – Each annual payment earns 15% of its net value as a credit towards advertising costs. For example: £240 per annum (net) earns £36 advertising credit.
How Credits Work
Advertising credits are cumulative and do not expire whilst the sponsorship is active. If you choose to end your sponsorship (and we hope you don’t!) you will still be able to use advertising credits for up to six months afterwards.
Advertising credits can also be used to apply a discount up to the value of the credit on your regular advertising, so you can immediately make a saving if you prefer not to accumulate credits.
So, become a sponsor today and join us in making a difference in our community.