Member News: Aberdeen Science Centre seeks sponsor-ship for summer of sailing

May 6, 2025
Member News: Aberdeen Science Centre seeks sponsor-ship for summer of sailing

ASC introduces Tall Ships Races 2025 partnership opportunities

Aberdeen Science Centre is inviting local businesses to come aboard as sponsors of its nautical-themed summer programme.

As Aberdeen prepares for the arrival of the Tall Ships Races 2025, the registered charity is looking for local support to deliver a series of interactive activities inspired by life on the high seas.

With more than 400,000 visitors expected to visit Aberdeen from 19-22 July for Tall Ships, Aberdeen Science Centre’s sponsorship opportunity provides a high-profile way for businesses to connect with the North-east community and join in on the sailing fun.

Available throughout weekends and school holidays in May and June, the centre’s Boat Builders: Set Sail with Science theme allows visitors to take part in workshops and activities that explore engineering, buoyancy and design through raft building, sail experiments and creative science challenges.

During the Tall Ships Races, Aberdeen Science Centre’s ‘crew’ will anchor themselves at the heart of the Tall Ships action as they interact with the public at the Castlegate Discovery Zone, with thousands of visitors expected to pass through the area each day.

The centre’s booth in the Discovery Zone will showcase highlights from the Boat Builder’s activities and allow the public to get hands-on as they discover more about the world of sailing.

Charlie Trupo, newly appointed Fundraising Manager at Aberdeen Science Centre, encouraged local businesses to get involved in the action and support the centre in delivering a sea of fun activities this summer.

He said: “It is so exciting for us at Aberdeen Science Centre to join in with the Tall Ships Races, and we are delighted to be at the ‘helm’ of the activity in the Castlegate Discovery Zone. As a registered charity, corporate sponsorship is integral in allowing us to deliver our interactive and impactful activities both within our centre and out in the wider community, and we invite any interested businesses to get in touch.

“With so many people expected to visit the city during the event, it offers an amazing opportunity for local organisations to contribute to the celebrations and support us to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and problem-solvers at the same time.”

As sponsor of the Boat Builders theme and the centre’s Discovery Zone activities, organisations will gain brand visibility as they display banners in the centre and at the centre’s Castlegate booth during Tall Ships. They will receive regular promotion through the centre’s social media channels in all content regarding the activities and will be featured on Aberdeen Science Centre’s website.

Businesses can also secure complimentary admissions to Aberdeen Science Centre for staff and receive discounted rates for corporate venue hire at the centre.

To find out more or express interest in sponsorship, contact Charlie Trupo at [email protected].

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