Why Partnering with Wooden Spoon Makes a Difference

When more than 400 children and young people came together for Tag Fest 2026, it was about much more than a day of rugby.

It was a day filled with confidence, inclusion, friendship and unforgettable experiences. For many of the young people taking part, it was the chance to be part of a team, make new friends and enjoy opportunities that might not otherwise be available.

Events like Tag Fest are only possible because of the incredible support of sponsors, volunteers and corporate partners.

More Than a Sponsorship

Supporting Tag Fest isn’t simply about putting your company’s name alongside an event. It’s about investing in young people and helping create opportunities that have a lasting impact.

Every sponsorship helps Wooden Spoon continue funding projects that support children and young people living with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland. From sensory spaces and accessible playgrounds to community facilities and inclusive sporting opportunities, every pound raised helps change lives.

Corporate support also helps ensure events like Tag Fest continue to grow, giving even more children and young people the opportunity to take part in an inclusive rugby festival that celebrates teamwork, confidence and belonging.

Why Businesses Choose to Get Involved

Partnering with Wooden Spoon gives businesses the opportunity to make a genuine difference while bringing their own people together.

Whether it’s sponsoring an event, volunteering on the day or supporting fundraising activities, businesses can:

• Make a positive impact in local communities.
• Engage employees through meaningful volunteering opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients and partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ESG and social value.
• Be part of an event that creates lasting memories for hundreds of children and young people.

It’s an opportunity to align your business with a charity that is changing children’s lives through the power of rugby.

Building Partnerships That Last

Tag Fest continues to grow thanks to the commitment of organisations that believe in its purpose.

ERA4’s continued support as headline sponsor has helped strengthen the event year after year, enabling more young people to experience the joy of inclusive rugby and helping Wooden Spoon work towards its ambition of bringing Tag Fest to all four nations by 2031.

Long-term partnerships like this demonstrate what can be achieved when businesses and charities work together towards a shared goal.

Could Your Business Help Shape the Future of Tag Fest?

As Tag Fest continues to grow, we’re always looking to welcome new sponsors and corporate partners who want to make a meaningful difference.

Whether you’re interested in sponsoring the event, supporting a specific activity, providing volunteers or exploring a wider corporate partnership with Wooden Spoon, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we can create more opportunities for children and young people to feel included, build confidence and experience the power of rugby.

To find out more about corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Andy Jones, ajones@woodenspoon.org.uk and start the conversation today.

How You Can Get Involved

There are lots of ways your business can support Wooden Spoon, whatever your size or sector.

You could:

• Sponsor one of our events.
• Enter a team into a fundraising challenge.
• Volunteer your time and skills.
• Fundraise with colleagues.
• Support a local Wooden Spoon project.
• Build a long-term corporate partnership.

To get involved, email Andy Jones: ajones@woodenspoon.org.uk

Together, We Can Change Lives

Every partnership, every event and every pound raised helps create opportunities for children and young people who need them most.

When businesses choose to support Wooden Spoon, they’re doing more than supporting a charity. They’re helping build inclusive communities, giving young people the chance to thrive, and creating a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the event itself.

Together, we can continue changing children’s lives through the power of rugby.