1 Become a partner/sponsor
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) is highly recognised and respected throughout West Sussex and beyond. However, we are facing considerable financial challenges. As a result, we are actively trying to create solutions that can support the future of valued initiatives, but our efforts will not be possible, or reach maximum effectiveness, without support.
We work extremely hard to keep people, businesses and visitors to our county safe through a range of activities, in addition to providing an emergency response.
It is our aim to continue to provide an extensive range of services in spite of the challenging financial climate. This means that we need to find smarter ways of working and includes making partnership and sponsorship opportunities available.
We are keen to work with partners and/or sponsors who want to support our work and are proud to have a relationship with our brand.
2 WSFRS recognition and achievement awards
WSFRS hosts an annual awards ceremony in which both fire service staff and members of the community are given awards for exceptional achievements.
The awards are attended by on average 120 firefighters, police officers, volunteers, members of the public, as well as family members. The Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff, along with the Leader of West Sussex County Council and Cabinet Member for the Fire Service, are invited to attend the ceremony.
In addition, senior fire staff, retained officers and new recruits all support the celebration of achievement.
We are pleased to be planning our forthcoming awards ceremonies at Arundel Castle (see dates below).
Recognition awards categories include:
- Career/Lifetime award
- Bravery award
- Charity Champion award
- Community award
- CFO commendation
- Exceptional service award
- Team of the Year award
- Shining Star award.
Award dates:
- Thursday 16 November 2023
The awards events offer both solus (exclusive) and individual award category partnership/sponsorship opportunities.
Option 1 - Sole sponsor £9,995 (price excludes VAT) includes:
- business name recognition on a dedicated web page
- your business name as category sponsor within the ceremony programme
- your business name included in the internal Fire Service weekly newsletter (pre- and post-event)
- your business name as category sponsor within the award video
- your business logo etched onto all awards and your brand logo on any commendation certificates
- your business logo on the front of the official awards programme
- pre- and post-event communications, such as a press release
- brief film interview on the night for social media purposes
- your business name mentioned in social media posts (including a hyperlink where appropriate/able).
Option 2 - Category sponsor £2,250 (price excludes VAT) includes:
- your business logo etched onto the specific category awards and/or certificates
- your business name recognition on a dedicated web page for the reflective award year period
- your business name as specific category sponsor within the award video
- pre- and post-event communications, such as a press release
- your business name mentioned in social media posts (including a hyperlink where appropriate/able).
Option 3 - Presentation slides only £500 (price excludes VAT) includes:
- your business name and/or logo reflected as sponsor.
Option 4 - Website only £250 (price excludes VAT) includes:
- your business logo placed onto the dedicated web page for the reflective award year period.
Phone 033 022 22404 to find out more and book your support. Once your sponsorship booking has been completed, we will send you an invoice with information about how to make your payment.
You can also find other advertising opportunities for your West Sussex business.
3 United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO)
A decrease in rescue related emergencies are indicated in the national statistics. However, the impact and severity of these incidents are on the increase. As a result, fire and rescue services across the country are continually challenged in their need to remain ready to respond.
The United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) was formed over 30 years ago. It is run by practitioners from within fire and rescue and medical sectors with a passion for advancing professional rescue. UKRO develop learning and share exemplary experiences in the rescue environment across the UK and internationally.
In addition, UKRO provide many emergency services benefits, for example:
- annual training events
- competitions
- staff skills development
- networking
- digital tools.
WSFRS recognises UKRO opportunities in relation to our service Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), for example, leadership development, staff knowledge and practical skills. All of these assist the delivery of our CRMP objectives, goals and desired outcomes.
The learning obtained from UKRO engagement aims to be shared throughout WSFRS, developing our teams and firefighters in the disciplines of water rescue, rope rescue, trauma care and vehicle extrication.
WSFRS is pleased to be entering the 2023 UKRO annual event, which presents an opportunity for businesses to be involved. Your support could make a big difference to our service.
Being part of the UKRO event is a great opportunity and we have entered the Trauma and Extrication category.
Partner/sponsor opportunity includes the following options:
Option 1 (sole sponsor excludes option 3) - £7,500 for year 1, or £13,500 for 2 years means:
- your support will help us enter the awards, be present and compete in the categories entered
- your business name recognition on a dedicated web page
- your business recognition during the event social media posts
- your business name included in the internal (event subject related) WSFRS weekly newsletter (pre- and post-event) sent to over 650 fire service staff
- your business logo within a dedicated event video
- your business logo on staff ‘certificate of UKRO participation’
- pre and post-event communications, such as a press release
- invite to attend the annual WSFRS recognition and achievement awards
- your business logo on our event uniform (from 2022).
Option 2 - £2,950 for year 1, or £4,950 for 2 years means:
- your support will help us enter the awards, be present and compete in the categories entered.
- your business name recognition on a dedicated web page
- your business recognition during the event social media posts
- your business name included in the internal (event subject related) Fire Service weekly newsletter (pre and post-event)
- your business logo within the award video.
Option 3 - £995 (per year) means:
- your business name recognition on a dedicated web page
- your business logo within a dedicated event video.
Prices shown above exclude VAT.
Payment
Once your sponsorship booking has been completed, we will send you an invoice with information about how to make your payment. For partners/sponsors wishing to support for more than one year, we can discuss at the timing of invoice.
Booking
Phone 033 022 22404 to find out more and book your support.
In addition, or alternatively, you may like to consider becoming a partner/sponsor for the annual WSFRS recognition and achievement awards.