Community Involvement and Sponsorship

When selecting our partners, we look for:

• Fit: A focus on community-building activities in Hitchin and surrounding areas, or alignment with the commercial property sector across the UK. We look to ensure that potential partners share similar values, ethics, and long-term goals.
• Impact: We prioritise partnerships that deliver measurable benefits for people, places, and the industry. Our focus is on initiatives that boost participation, enhance inclusion, and improve the daily lives of local residents or commercial real estate professionals. Whether it’s increasing youth access to sport, supporting Hitchin’s communities, or promoting better practices in the UK commercial property sector, we seek activities that create a lasting, positive impact rather than just short-term visibility.
• Integrity: We expect our partners to uphold strong governance, responsible delivery, and ethical stewardship in their programmes. This includes safeguarding, transparent decision-making, and a focus on health, safety, and accessibility. We aim to support organisations that provide inclusive access, treat participants fairly, and maintain professionalism and accountability, ultimately fostering trust and positively impacting communities and industries.

Our teams get involved where we can because community is something we do, not just sponsor.

Please note: We proactively select and renew a small number of partnerships each year rather than accept unsolicited sponsorship requests.

• UKSPA: As a long-time member of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA), we proudly support quarterly conferences where stakeholders explore the sector’s key challenges, opportunities, and innovations.
• SCEPTRE Awards: Retail innovation is essential for driving progress and enhancing customer experiences. By sponsoring the Innovation Award, we celebrate those who introduce new ideas and solutions in the retail sector.
• Retail Destination Live: We’re proud to support the UK’s leading conference for professionals in shopping centre and retail park management, focusing on technology, sustainability, and innovative practices.