Sponsorship Opportunities

The success of the Futurity is heavily dependent on the kind generosity of its sponsors. The British Alpaca Futurity invites breeders or those offering alpaca associated services or equipment to support the premier alpaca event of the year through supporting the various sponsorship opportunities. Now in its sixth year, the Futurity attracts the majority of alpaca owners from the UK as well as mainland Europe and other First World alpaca countries and is the only opportunity in the year to be represented at such a targeted event.

The Futurity is a not for profit organization and is focused primarily on promoting British breeding with developing alpaca ownership and related services.

As the premier alpaca event of the year, the British Alpaca Futurity is able to offer its sponsors:

• Extensive brand exposure
• The ability to reach key target markets
• The opportunity to generate sales
• Key networking opportunities with a large number of British and overseas alpaca owners

Sponsorship will be accepted on a strict date of receipt basis, with preference given to British based farms or businesses. A booking form is contained within the forms section of this website.

Gold Sponsors

Five Only Available

£5,000 + VAT

Rewards:

1. Exclusive ring side 5m × 3m promotional stand with carpet and power
2. Full page advert in Futurity catalogue
3. Dinner tickets × 4
4. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations as Gold sponsor
5. Show entries × 6 (if applicable)
6. Priority entry for Select Auction
7. Acknowledgement in commentary

Alpaca Fibre Arts Village Sponsor

One Only Available

£300 + VAT

The Futurity Fibre Arts Village is a dedicated space where fibre artists can take a low cost table for the two days to display and sell their product. The ‘village’ will also encourage artists to practise their craft whilst chatting around a table with others. Also available will be alpaca yarn, needles and patterns for anyone who may wish to have a go.
Rewards:

1. Be seen to support the Futurity event
2. Company/Farm/Breeder name on large printed banner hung within the village
3. Acknowledgement in commentary

Halter Class Colour Champion Photograph and Engraved Frame Sponsor

Twelve in Total Available

£150 + VAT per award

Champion winners will receive a sash, a silver plated frame and photograph taken by the Futurity photographer.
Rewards:

1. Company/Farm/Breeder name engraved on the frame
2. Company/Farm/Breeder associated with each award and announced by commentator
3. Invitation to present award in the show ring

Halter Class Colour Reserve Champion Photograph Sponsor

Twelve in Total Available

£50 + VAT per award

Reserve Champion winners will receive a sash and a photograph taken by the Futurity photographer.
Rewards:

1. Company/Farm/Breeder associated with each award and announced by commentator
2. Invitation to present award in the show ring

Perpetual Cup and Trophy Sponsor

Six in Total Available

£300 + VAT per award

Futurity Herd Sire Champions, halter class Judge’s Choice and Futurity Fleece Champions each receive a sash and the Perpetual Cup and Dartington Glass commemorative trophy.
Rewards:

1. Company/Farm/Breeder name engraved on the Dartington trophy
2. Company/Farm/Breeder associated with each award and announced by commentator
3. Invitation to present the awards during the Saturday evening ceremony

Fleece Competition All Colour Championships

One Only Available

£300 + VAT

Sponsor all of the colour champions in the international fleece competition.
Rewards:

1. Company/Farm/Breeder name on large printed display banner hung within the fleece display area
2. Company/Farm/Breeder announced by commentator

Most Successful Breeder Award

One Only Available

£300 + VAT

Winner of the Small breeder award will receive a sash and Dartington Glass commemorative trophy.
Rewards:

1. Company/Farm/Breeder name engraved on the Dartington Trophy
2. Company/Farm/Breeder associated with the award and announced by commentator
3. Invitation to present the awards during the Saturday evening ceremony

Sponsor Your Stud Males and Be Part of the Online Auction

Please consider offering free services from your stud males in the online silent auction. All proceeds will go to supporting the Futurity event. Terms and Conditions are here.
Rewards:

1. Be seen to support the Futurity
2. Excellent way of bringing alpaca owners onto your farm
3. Assist the Futurity in raising funds for no cash outlay
4. Details of your male promoted on the website free of charge

Plant Sponsor for Reception and Show Ring Dressing

Either: An appropriate provider and installer of plants for the important task of providing suitable dressing of the reception area and show ring. Or: One main sponsor at a cost of £850 plus VAT.
Rewards:

1. Half page advert in Futurity catalogue
2. Dinner tickets × 2
3. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations
4. Acknowledgement in commentary

Photography, Art and Craft Competition Sponsor

One Only Available

£500 + VAT

Rewards:

1. Company/Farm/Breeder printed onto banner and displayed on the competition stand
2. Inclusion in all marketing and media presentations for the event
3. Acknowledgement in commentary

Breeder’s Promotional Pens

Available Only to Exhibitors with Halter Class Show Entries

£250 + VAT

Book space next to your alpaca penning to provide a dedicated display area to promote your farm business. Promotional pens will be sited towards the front of the penning area to give maximum exposure to the event visitors.
Rewards:

1. Have your marketing display material on view
2. Have a separate area next to your alpacas to speak to potential clients and friends
3. Increase the visibility of your farm
4. 2.5m × 2.5m carpeted space adjacent to your penning. Maximum height restriction for any display material will be 2.5m

Available space is likely to be limited so early application is recommended.

Prize Draw Sponsor

One Only Available

£350 + VAT

An essential and entertaining part of the Celebration Dinner held on Saturday evening.
Rewards:

1. Be seen to support the Futurity
2. Be part of this fun event by choosing the winning tickets and presenting the prizes

Ticket prices will represent excellent value and the prizes on offer will be interesting and valuable. Be seen to support the Futurity event, have some fun and win some great prizes. A full list of prizes and their donors will be available on the website and in the main Futurity catalogue.

Prize Draw Donations

The Futurity are looking for donations of suitable and interesting prizes in return for your name being associated with each prize in the print media and at the time of the draw.

If you are able to offer a prize please enter the details on the donation form in the forms section.

Sponsorship Terms and Conditions

1 Gold sponsor promotional stands include rear and side panels as supplied by Denbe Exhibition services. Exhibition grade carpet, fluorescent lighting and one electrical 13A power socket is included. Additional lighting and other fittings required will be at additional cost. 2 All packages that include advertising in the Futurity catalogue are made on the basis of camera ready artwork to specifications required by the BAF catalogue designer and being supplied in a timely manner. Any costs associated with producing sponsors’ advertising to camera ready status will be billed at cost. 3 In the event of any dispute or conflict, the decision of the Alpaca Futurity group shall be final and no negotiations or discussions shall be entered into.