A Landmark Partnership with Isle of Man Netball
Part of our Conscious Capital mission is to support our local communities and help build a better world for current and future generations. With this in mind, we are delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with Isle of Man Netball as headline sponsor of the Performance Programme and Manx Rams national squad.
Shaping the future of netball
Netball has over 700 active players on the island, making it the second most popular team sport. It promotes teamwork, leadership, communication, and sportsmanship, and offers a great way for locals to get active and engage with the community.
As a volunteer-led organisation, Isle of Man Netball hosts a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, both on and off the court. From its club competitions to inclusive programmes, and pathways to international success, the organisation is committed to providing a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment for anyone to get involved in the sport.
Leading the Isle of Man on the international sporting stage, the Manx Rams are the island’s Senior Women’s Team and are currently ranked 35th in the world. Through hard work and fantastic coaching, the team has competed and triumphed in netball tournaments around the world. The Rams are a true symbol of Manx sporting excellence, driven by teamwork, attitude, resilience, and passion.
Two organisations; one vision
At the heart of this partnership with IOM Netball is the alignment of their values with our own. The organisation’s new strategic objectives are built around key principles of trust, empowerment, inclusion, community, and fair play, all of which are reflective of our own attitudes through our Conscious Capital initiative. This shared focus on community engagement, positive social impact, and sustainable growth creates a strong foundation for a meaningful and impactful relationship.
Our support
We have committed to a three-year partnership with IOM Netball and pledged a total of £45,000 towards the organisation to help support netball players across the island through expanded programme outreach, development of key pathways, and investment into more sustainable practices. In addition, 5% of our contribution is earmarked to support the Footwork Fund, a scheme designed to aid families with the purchase of new kit and footwear.
This sponsorship extends far beyond Capital providing financial support; it is a mutually beneficial partnership. In return for our support, IOM Netball provides a host of opportunities for our staff to get involved, as well as co-branded media exposure and generous marketing possibilities.
Paul Jones, Performance Director at IOM Netball, says: “We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with Capital International. Their support is a strong endorsement of our ambitions for netball on the Isle of Man.
This investment will help strengthen our Performance initiatives and the opportunities provided within them; supporting players, coaches, officials and the services around our teams. This support is crucial if our people, players and teams are to realise their potential through the pursuit of international success while proudly representing the Isle of Man.
This is also the start of a relationship that goes beyond financial sponsorship. Capital shares our ambition, and we’re excited about what we can build together over the next three years.”
David Long, Group Strategy Officer at Capital International, says: “We are delighted to support Isle of Man Netball and to play a part in its journey to success. The ambition and work taking place at every level to turn potential into Performance at the highest level is truly inspiring.
We see this as much more than financial sponsorship. We're looking forward to supporting the players, coaches and people behind the scenes, while finding opportunities for our own team to get involved along the way. We're excited to see where that journey takes Isle of Man Netball over the next three years.”
You can find more information about IOM Netball on their website or follow them on social media.
Website: https://www.netball.im/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/netballiom/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/netballiom/
LinkedIn: https://im.linkedin.com/company/iomnetball
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