Trail with a Tale Welcomes New Headline Sponsors

Meet our sponsors.

Sponsor Spotlight – Royal Tunbridge Wells Together BID

RTW Together BID is dedicated to enhancing the local town centre, by creating memorable experiences for both residents and visitors, which makes them a perfect partner for Trail with a Tale. Their commitment to supporting local businesses and events that bring footfall to the town made them a perfect partner.

Alex Green, CEO of RTW Together BID, commented:
“RTW Together BID is delighted to be a sponsor of Demelza’s Trail with a Tale. The BID is committed to events that increase footfall and spend in the town, and this free public walking trail will provide residents, and tourists alike, with a wonderful experience in and around the town centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells in the Summer of 2025.”

Sponsor Spotlight – Esquire Developments

Esquire Developments is known for delivering beautiful homes and supporting small and medium-sized developers across Kent. Their dedication to local growth and passion for quality aligns perfectly with Trail with a Tale’s vision of fostering community and creativity.

Miss Alex Mattingly, Head of Sales and Marketing at Esquire Developments, said:
“We are proud and excited to be sponsoring Trail with a Tale. Demelza is a charity we’ve supported for years, and we are eager to see the fun and learning that this trail will bring to the local community.”

Sponsor Spotlight – Kent Reliance Building Society as both a headline sponsor and our Learning and Education sponsor! 

Kent Reliance has a long-standing history of supporting Demelza and is committed to making a difference in local communities. Not only are they sponsoring the trail, but they are also generously gifting a small sculpture to a local school, helping to foster creativity and learning among students.

Jonathan Couch from Kent Reliance shared:

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with Demelza by sponsoring Trail with a Tale. This event perfectly aligns with our commitment to supporting local communities and making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.”

In addition to these fantastic headline sponsors, we’re delighted to announce further key partnerships that will help bring Trail with a Tale to life:

• Print Partner: Yeomans 

Yeomans is generously providing gift-in-kind support as our official print partner, helping us spread the word and create beautiful promotional materials.

• Creative Partner: Catch a Fire 

We are grateful to have Catch a Fire on board as our creative partner, offering their services to help bring the trail’s vision to life through inspiring design.

• Local Author: Alex Brooks

The award-winning children’s author, Alex Brooks, has generously donated her time and creativity to help develop the unique stories behind each of our sculptures.

School Engagement

We have over 10 local schools that are eager to participate in Trail with a Tale. These schools will help create smaller sculptures, which will be displayed along the trail, fostering a sense of community and creativity. Stay tuned for more updates on which schools will be involved!

Join the Journey – Become a Sponsor!

This is just the beginning of an exciting journey for Trail with a Tale, and there are still opportunities for more businesses to get involved. Sponsorship packages start from as little as £1,000 and businesses can support schools, community groups, or even sponsor one of the larger headline sculptures.

If your business is looking to make an impact, now is the perfect time to join us. All sponsors will receive recognition across trail materials, including maps, leaflets, plaques, and online platforms. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with the local community through exclusive events and activities.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@trailwithatale.co.uk or give us a call on 01795 845200.

Let’s work together to create a memorable experience for Tunbridge Wells while supporting the incredible work of Demelza Children’s Hospice.

About Trail with a Tale

From July to September 2025, Royal Tunbridge Wells will be transformed into a vibrant outdoor art trail featuring large and small sculptures that tell unique stories of kindness, courage, and community. The trail will raise vital funds for Demelza, which has been providing life-changing care for children with serious and life-limiting conditions for over 25 years.