Sponsors
Our Business Sponsors
The K2B Walk Committee is very grateful for the support provided by all of the companies and organisations featured on this page. Our principal, major, and walk title sponsors are BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin, and The Bay. These companies are described in greater detail on separate pages.
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Co-sponsors
ABP Barrow Port |
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ABP is Britain's largest and leading port operator capable of handling every type of cargo. Sponsor of Checkpoint 3 at Monk Coniston. |
Bluepöle |
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Integrated marketing, design, digital & print services. Supplier of walk route cards, tickets & check-in cards. Free operation of the K2B Shop. |
FURNESS BUILDING SOCIETY |
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"Always with your interest at heart". A truly independent & mutual building society. Sponsor of the Abbey Road waterpoint. |
FURNESS INTERNET |
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The FI Webteam has a passion for creating attractive, usable websites that add value to your business. Subsidised provision & support of the K2B website. |
IBM |
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IBM provide a wide range of business IT systems & consultancy services. Provision of walk timekeeping equipment & process consultancy. |
Siemens Subsea |
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Siemens Subsea provides solutions & consulting services addressing the challenge of power distribution to remote oil & gas facilities. Sponsor of Checkpoint 1 at Grasmere. |
Co-sponsors may directly sponsor a checkpoint or a waterpoint, at which they are entitled to display their corporate logo. A co-sponsor may also provide goods or services that significantly benefit the event, such as managing the official K2B website or providing the walk-day timing system. Their corporate logo is displayed in event publicity materials, at the walk finish, and on the K2B website (logo is included in the Business Sponsors page listing & randomly on the side-panel on every page). Co-sponsors may use the K2B trademark and/or C2B logo in their marketing materials. They are invited to present medals to walkers finishing the event, and to attend a pre-awards reception and host a table at the charity awards night.
Contributing Sponsors
Opportunities available |
Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a Contributing Sponsor. |
Contributing Sponsors provide financial contributions that benefit the event. Their corporate logo is displayed on the K2B website (randomly on the side-panel on every page).
Supporting Sponsors
Anixter |
Anixter is a global supplier of communications & security products, electrical & electronic wire & cable, fasteners & small components. |
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Asda |
Saving you money every day. Supplier of K2B/C2B bottled water. |
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Barrow Borough Council |
The council operates local government & provides community services including planning, environmental, housing & leisure. |
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Borderloos |
Portable toilet units & shower facilities for all outdoor occasions. Subsidised provision of K2B/C2B mobile toilets. |
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Britannia Inn |
The quintessential English Lake District Inn, nestled in Elterwater village within the Langdale Valley. Provision of services to the Elterwater checkpoint. |
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Cumbria Police |
Cumbria is the second largest county in England by area, and is one of the most sparsely populated. The style and approach of local policing is reflective of the environment. Cumbria Police provide the K2B Committee with safety advice and friendly walk-day policing. |
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Edmundson Electrical |
Providing a wide range of electrical products & services to trade & industry. Sponsor of all K2B/C2B fruit for checkpoints. |
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Forestry Commission |
The government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Provision of access to land. |
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Furness Park Group |
Used car dealership that has remained a local family-owned business since Alan Stoker opened its doors on Abbey Road, Barrow in 1966. |
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Gold Rill Hotel |
Just two minutes' stroll from the centre of Grasmere, yet set in quiet seclusion. Provision of services to the Grasmere checkpoint. |
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Handmark Engineering |
Precision machining, turning, milling, steel fabrication, shot blasting, welding, CAD & site services. |
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J F Hornby & Co |
One of the leading independent firms of chartered accountants in Cumbria. Auditor of the K2B accounts. |
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John Harrison |
Use his land at Rough How Bridge for the K2B start. |
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Lake District National Park |
The Park Authority looks after this unique area, encouraging people to enjoy its beauty, and helping those who live & work there. Free use of Monk Coniston car park for Checkpoint 3 support vehicles. |
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Leck Construction |
Barrow's largest building construction contractor. |
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National Trust |
With hundreds of places to visit, you're never more than 40 minutes away from a great day out. Permission to use National Trust land. |
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Neil McDougall Catering |
Outside show and event catering. Subsidised catering at Machell's Coppice. |
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North West Evening Mail |
Furness area's daily newspaper, covering news, sports, jobs, classifieds, & property. |
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Ozone |
Manufacturer of high-performance kiting & paragliding equipment. Use of Rigg Wood car park, Coniston. |
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Red Lion Inn |
A small country inn with beautiful views, close to the southern end of Coniston Water. Provision of services to the Lowick checkpoint. |
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South Lakeland District Council |
South Lakeland District Council was formed in 1974 and is one of six district authorities in Cumbria. Free use of Grasmere Red Bank car park for Checkpoint 1. |
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Speedy |
UK's largest provider of hire equipment. Supplier of mobile generators & other equipment for the walk. |
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TTNC |
The Telephone Number Company provides flexible phone services for businesses. Free provision of phone numbers for the K2B Help Desk & News Player. |
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United Utilities |
Provider of water and sewage sarvices to around 7 million people in North West England. Provision of access to land at the side of Thirlmere. |
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Water Park Adventure Centre |
Residential outdoor education centre next to Coniston Water. Available to groups of young people, corporate clients, and offering National Governing Body awards. Provision of services to the Water Park checkpoint. |
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Willow Spring Water |
Beautiful spring water from the English Lake District. Donation of several thousand of bottles of water for the walk. |
Supporting Sponsors provide non-financial contributions, such as services or materials, that benefit the event. Their corporate logo is displayed on the K2B website (randomly on the side-panel on every page).
