One of the most encouraging aspects of the Hills Ford Stages Rally has been the incredible support we’ve received from businesses and organisations across the region.

From long-standing supporters to companies joining us for the first time, local businesses have stepped forward because they recognise the value the event can bring—not only as a major motorsport event, but as a platform for community engagement, education, tourism and regional promotion.

Companies such as Cartwrights Waste Disposal Services, Thomas Panels & Profiles, Lacey & Owen Architects, Cherry Rock, R.A. Swann Ltd, MAR Motorsport, Silverstone Rally School, Get Connected and, of course, our title sponsor Hills Ford, have all played a part in helping make this year’s event possible, with more businesses joining us all the time.

Some of these partnerships are relatively new, including the support of Cartwrights Waste Disposal Services and Thomas Panels & Profiles, and we look forward to sharing more about the organisations behind the event and the role they are playing in helping deliver the rally over the coming weeks. We’re also delighted to be welcoming additional supporters to the event, with further partnership announcements planned soon.

We’re equally grateful to our education partners, including Shrewsbury Colleges Group, Harper Adams University’s Rallying the Wright Way programme, the University of Gloucestershire’s Sport Journalism Department and Motorsport Jobs. Together, they share our vision of using the rally to inspire young people, promote careers in motorsport, media and engineering, and create opportunities that extend far beyond the rally weekend itself.

What makes this support particularly special is that many of these organisations are involved not because of immediate commercial return, but because they believe in what the event can achieve for the wider community. They understand the value of creating opportunities, supporting volunteers, promoting the region and inspiring the next generation.

The Hills Ford Stages is organised by volunteers, supported by volunteers and increasingly championed by businesses, education providers and community partners who share a common vision of delivering something that benefits the wider region.

Every sponsor and partner, regardless of size, is helping us deliver more than a rally. They are helping create opportunities, experiences and lasting memories while supporting community projects, educational initiatives, road safety programmes and grassroots motorsport.

To every business, organisation and educational institution that has supported us this year—thank you. Your belief in the event means far more than a logo on a programme or a banner on a stage. You are helping create something that will continue to benefit local communities long after the rally cars have gone home.
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Community groups, charities and parish councils across areas hosting the 2026 Hills Ford Stages Rally are being encouraged to get in touch with organisers to explore opportunities for support, fundraising and charitable donations.
Now the initial consultation and introductory period with residents and businesses has been completed, organisers would like to remind local communities that the engagement and support opportunities remain an important part of the event’s ongoing commitment to the region.

One of the key ways the rally supports local communities is through spectator area fundraising. Safe spectator locations are delivered in line with Motorsport UK requirements, with local groups given the opportunity to operate spectator car parks. Parking income generated at these sites is returned directly to local community groups, helping fund local projects and initiatives.
As in previous years, we would like to invite Parish councils, charities, sports clubs and community organisations to come forward to discuss how they may benefit from support linked to the 2026 event.

Event Media Officer Steve said:
“Now that the consultation period is finished, we are able to let the community know, that these opportunities exist and that we’re here to have those conversations. The rally brings real benefits to the region, and we want to make sure those are shared as widely as possible.”

Clerk of the Course Dan added:
“As a not-for-profit event, giving back to the communities that support us is really important. We would encourage any parish or community group with a project or initiative to get in touch and speak to us about what might be possible.”

Further details will be shared through parish councils and the rally’s official communication channels.

For further information, please contact the Communities & Business Liaison team: info@hillsfordstages.co.uk