Partner with BEST – Belvoir Education and Sports Trust
Creating Brighter Futures, Together
Join our mission
At BEST – Belvoir Education & Sports Trust – we believe in the power of community, sport, and the countryside to transform young lives.
We work tirelessly across the East Midlands to provide children, especially those from disadvantaged & SEND backgrounds, with healthy, active experiences that build confidence, foster connection, and improve wellbeing.
In 2025 alone, we are on track to reach a record of more than 5,500 children, delivering countryside education and sport-based learning in an area where rural isolation and lack of youth facilities are real challenges.
To continue our growth – we aim to double our impact to reach 10,000 young people a year – we need local and regional businesses like yours to join us.
Why partner with BEST?
As a charity partner, you will be part of something meaningful – helping improve young lives while aligning your business with powerful social impact. Becoming a partner will bring your brand visibility, community engagement, and opportunities for your team to connect with a great cause.
Your business benefits:
- Enhance your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Highlight your commitment to health, wellbeing, education, and community impact.
- Boost regional brand visibility Feature in our newsletters, website, annual review, and at community events – reaching schools, families, and supporters across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and beyond.
- Engage your team Enjoy employee volunteering opportunities and team-building activities in the countryside.
- Give back locally Help improve the lives of children in your community, many of whom face significant barriers to physical activity and mental wellbeing.
- Tailored partnership In addition to set packages, we offer bespoke sponsorship opportunities aligned with your brand’s goals.
“It has been an absolute privilege to partner with the Belvoir Education & Sports Trust. It’s an amazing charity which enriches the lives of thousands of young people in the East Midlands. Through volunteering, I have seen first-hand how the children gain in confidence, learn new skills, become more resilient and are inspired to live healthy, active lives. I am so proud NFU Mutual is playing its part. This is more than philanthropy, it’s impactful and an investment in our communities and children’s futures.”
Sarah Procter
Senior agent, NFU Mutual, Melton Mowbray
| Package Price | Key Benefits |
| Platinum £5,000 |
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| Gold £3,000 |
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| Silver £1000 |
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| Bronze £500 |
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Our Charity Partner packages
All partners will be celebrated as vital supporters in our mission – transforming access to sport and education for children in rural and underserved communities.
Bespoke partnership options
Looking for a unique way to partner with us?
We would love to co-create a bespoke partnership package tailored to your strategic goals. Whether it is sponsoring an event, a classroom, or a community outreach programme – we’re flexible, creative, and committed to helping you make a lasting impact.
Help us build for their future
We are currently raising funds to complete Phase 1 of our infrastructure upgrade – replacing our old pavilion with a community, education and sports hub for all year-round use. Once complete, it will allow us to welcome more children, in a safe, inclusive space. Your support will directly contribute to this legacy project, allowing us to grow our reach and make an even bigger impact.
Next steps
We invite you to be part of a regional movement creating positive, lasting change for thousands of children.
Let us have a conversation about how your business can help build a brighter, healthier future for the next generation.
Contact us today
Darren Bicknell – Chief Executive
darren@support-best.org
07825 992406
Together, we can give every child the chance to thrive through sport, nature, and community.
WHAT’S OUR WHY?
‘WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELP CHANGE CHILDREN’S FUTURES THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORT AND OUTDOOR LEARNING’
1 – CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO THRIVE
According to new research by the Youth Sport Trust, children today are unhappier,
unhealthier and more distracted than before the pandemic.
- Unhappier – 20.3% of children aged 8 to 16 have a probable mental health disorder
- Unhealthier – 23.4% of Year 6 children are obese and rates are higher than before the pandemic
- More distracted – 78% of parents believe their children are spending too much time online and not enough time with each other in person.
2 – ADDRESSING RURAL ISOLATION
This is often addressed by a focus on the elderly – but activities and facilities are also
needed for young people and young families, who are vital to regenerate rural areas.
Our work with schools (many from the nearby cities and towns of Leicester, Melton
Mowbray, Grantham and Nottingham) help to promote an understanding of rural
areas, and to develop positive links between the countryside and more urban areas.
3 – TACKLING DISADVANTAGE
The Trust is located within Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) Melton 001C which is
amongst the top 10% most deprived neighbourhoods* in the country regarding access
to services and housing. It’s one of the reasons we are building a new community,
sports and education hub. It will help us super-charge our charitable work.
* Melton 001C is ranked 1,056 out of 32,844 LSOAs in England, where one is the most
deprived.