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OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS JOIN THE BEST CREW IN TOWN The SS Great Britain was the greatest innovation of the Victorian age; an engineering masterpiece that changed the way we travel. Today, Brunel s SS Great Britain is a world-class, multi award-winning museum, welcoming around 200,000 visitors every year. In 2018, Being Brunel opens. The new national museum cements Brunel s SS Great Britain as the centre of expertise for Brunel and will generate an additional 1 million annually into Bristol s tourism economy. Visitors will see Isambard Kingdom Brunel brought to life as never before; exploring his world and stepping into his mind. Being Brunel will not only preserve Brunel s legacy; it will encourage and inspire innovators of the future. The SS Great Britain Trust has been joined on this incredible journey by businesses who share the same values of enterprise and endeavour that were embodied by Brunel. By partnering with the Trust, your company can: Secure a vital piece of UK maritime heritage for generations to come Inspire the Brunels of the future Protect objects and artefacts of outstanding national importance (Arts Council England, Designated Status) Delight employees with days out at one of the UK s top 10 museums and Bristol s no.1 attraction (TripAdvisor 2017) Thrill guests with world-class conferencing and dining, in Bristol s most unique venue
Brunel s SS Great Britain combines a long and illustrious history with an ambitious vision for the future. Corporate membership offers us the ability to invest in this future and we enjoy excellent benefits for Rathbones clients and employees. James Fox, Regional Director, Rathbones CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Corporate membership is the perfect option for companies who are looking for unique business and employee benefits. Brunel s SS Great Britain is consistently rated the top attraction in Bristol (TripAdvisor) and is the recipient of more than 20 national and international awards, including UK Museum of the Year and Visit England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year. Corporate members help to ensure the ship is protected for years to come and benefit from brand association with Bristol s most iconic attraction. BENEFITS INCLUDE Discounted tickets for all staff and their families Discounted and free event hire Exclusive opportunities, including behind the scenes tours and company family days Invitations to special events Brand recognition onsite, online and in the Trust s publications
THE BRUNEL INSTITUTE CORPORATE ACADEMY Companies who join the Brunel Institute Corporate Academy (BICA) support awardwinning education programmes that bring learning to life for around 20,000 children each year. The education programmes support local children and inspire them with science, technology, engineering and maths, as well as history and culture. Rolls-Royce is a long-standing supporter of these important programmes. Sean Connolly, Community Investment Specialist, Rolls-Royce The Trust s education programmes inspire children through exciting activities and hands-on workshops. The Trust provides targeted support, such as free days out for children from areas of educational deprivation, and a five-year programme of intensive support for promising local pupils throughout their secondary education. BICA members work closely with the Trust and contribute invaluable expertise and resources to the Trust s education programmes. In return, all companies are generously acknowledged for their support and invited to exclusive annual events and networking opportunities.
SPONSORSHIP Brunel s SS Great Britain welcomes around 200,000 visitors each year and is consistently the highest rated attraction in Bristol and among the top 10 museums in the UK (TripAdvisor). It has won more than 20 national and international awards, including UK Museum of the Year, and Visit England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year. It represents excellence, innovation and achievement: by linking your brand to Brunel s SS Great Britain, you can connect with that audience and become part of their incredible experience. Sponsorship opportunities are tailored to your company s aims and objectives. Previous sponsors include Cabot Circus, Stannah, Bramley & Gage and Champagne Mumm. Example opportunities include brand partnerships, one-off events and festival sponsorship. BENEFITS INCLUDE Logo placement in advertising campaigns, including print, digital and social Unique incentives for promotions and competitions Exclusive event and hospitality opportunities Opportunities to reach a local, regional, national and international visitor audience Sponsorship of the Go Aloft! launch was a great success for Stannah and we are now sponsoring the new Being Brunel museum. Brunel was, and still is, a huge inspiration to engineers and we are delighted to support this project in our 150th anniversary year Jon Stannah, Group Managing Director
The venue is excellent and the support you and your team provided was first class. I would like to personally and on behalf of Siemens say thank you for your assistance and such great attention to detail. I will certainly be recommending you to other divisions of Siemens UK. Malcolm Todd, Siemens plc CORPORATE EVENTS The beautifully restored SS Great Britain lies in the heart of Bristol s historic harbourside and is a unique venue for corporate events. Spaces available for hire include the First Class Dining Saloon on board the ship, a state of the art conferencing facility boasting a 250 capacity event space, and meeting rooms with views of Bristol s Floating Harbour. All delegates are welcome to explore the SS Great Britain on the day of the event. For further information, please contact the events team: events@ssgreatbritain.org 0117 926 0680
It is hard to imagine a more important survivor of our heritage, in terms of her significance to the industrial, economic and social development of Britain. Dr Basil Greenhill, Former Director of the National Maritime Museum FIND US SS Great Britain Trust Great Western Dockyard Bristol BS1 6TY GET IN TOUCH ssgreatbritain.org/partnerships development@ssgreatbritain.org 0117 926 0680