Corporate Partnerships
Partner with an Inspiring CIC
Partnering with the Barge No. 9 CIC offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Lowestoft community. By sponsoring our initiative, you will contribute to creating a vibrant restaurant and event venue while supporting crucial well-being programs at Anchor Point House. Importantly, once operational, the barge as a restaurant will generate profits that will fund community well-being and personal development programs, provided free of charge to local residents. Your partnership not only helps preserve a piece of local history but also aligns your brand with community development and social responsibility. Disclaimer: Barge No.9 itself is privately owned by William Gilroy.
How You Can Partner with Us
Here are a few ways you can support us:
- Become a Corporate 20 Sponsor: The Corporate 20 will take us to launch in 2026 Be one of the difference-makers. [more below]
- One-off Donation: Whether personal or corporate, you can make a donation via our JustGiving page or support our 100 Club.
- Community Partnerships: If you have projects where we can assist, we offer Property Maintenance, Man and Van and Garden Services, with all profits going to the project.
- Corporate Fundraising Event Packages: That Place For Events bringing engaging events directly to your workplace, with profits going to Barge No. 9. (a percentage of profits funds the transformation of Barge No 9)
THE CORPORATE 20
We’re inviting 20 forward-thinking local businesses to become founding corporate sponsors and help us cross the finish line on a mission that truly matters.
The Investment - £5,000
- A one-off £5,000 contribution.
- Up to 50% eligible for Government SEIS relief
- May be fully written off against tax under marketing allowances
- Or allocated as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility / community commitments
What You Receive as a Corporate 20 Sponsor
✔ Brand Visibility
Your logo featured across all marketing materials and official T-shirts
✔ Social Media Exposure
We’ll tag and promote your company in all community outreach and positive impact campaigns
✔ Permanent Recognition
Your company name displayed on our official barge sponsor plaque.
✔ Exclusive Networking
Invitation to our Annual Sponsors Awards Ceremony, alongside other local businesses, with local media coverage.
✔ Employee Benefits
All your employees receive 10% discount at our restaurant once opened and our Beauty Health and Wellbeing Services at Anchor Point House.
✔ Team Volunteering
Engage your employees in community volunteer sessions for team building and Corporate Social Responsibility.
✔ Employee Wellbeing
Enjoy a 50% discount on packages for staff wellbeing days, including recharging and restorative sessions
Why it Matters
Your £5,000 sponsorship is more than a donation — it’s a lifeline.
Right now, we risk being unable to complete our mission to support:
• Mental health initiatives
• Care leavers
• Financially disadvantaged individuals within our community
Your £5000 will help Will complete the transformation of Barge No. 9 into a museum cafe, restaurant and event venue, once opened a percentage of the profits will be donated to Barge No. 9 CIC to run our wellbeing projects at Anchor Point House.
Make a lasting impact
Become one of the Corporate 20 — and let's shape a stronger community together.
The Corporate 20 will take us to the launch of the Floating Restaurant in summer 2026
Next Steps - Expression of Interest
If you’re ready to make a difference by partnering with us, we would love to hear from you!
Please reach out to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities and how we can work together to strengthen our community.
Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Our Supporters
Our Supporters, along side our volunteers have been vital to our success, providing essential grants, products, services, and premises. Their generous support fuels our mission to restore Barge No. 9, launch Anchor House and enhance community well-being. [Partner Directory]
