Thunder Partners & Sponsors
A massive thank you to our Thunder partners and sponsors
Our Thunder partnerships help us to be financially stable, meaning that we can compete in the Vitality Netball Superleague, continue a high level of play across the region, and ensure we have the best players out on court for Manchester Thunder.
If you are interested in joining our growing list of partners or would like to sponsor a player, please contact us.
To all of our Thunder fans, please support those who support us, and check out our fantastic partners:
Primary Partners
AO is the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer.
When it comes to appliances and electricals, they’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, they’ve got those too).
With customers at the heart of everything they do, from the moment you find your perfect appliance to the moment they deliver it to your door, they’ve got your back.
And they won’t be beaten on price. If you find your product cheaper, they’ll refund the difference.
Shop at ao.com – The Destination for Electricals
Manchester Metropolitan University is here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed.
They work closely with our city, with business, the community and our academic peers – locally, nationally and internationally – to be inventive and creative, generate great opportunities, and enable their students, colleagues and everyone whose lives they touch to make an impact.
VX3 create high quality, excellent value sportswear, designed with performance in mind. All of their sportswear has a purpose, be it gymwear, running clothing, all-round training wear, or leisure wear. Their goal is to make sure that any athlete wearing VX3 sportswear is equipped to conquer.
Their women’s gym collection offer’s a variety of clothing to make you feel comfortable in yourself while exercising, including a variety of Sport’s Bra’s, Seamless Leggings, Performance Leggings and Women’s Running Shorts.
C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd is celebrating 50 years this year and with over 160 staff across 8 offices, is one of the top 50 independent brokers in the UK. Clients’ loyalty and happiness to recommend C&C to others, is testament to the company’s quality of service and ethos of always putting the client at the centre of everything they do.
And whilst C&C continue to grow year on year, the company believes in the personal touch and is built on family values. Their in-house Claims Team is especially valued; leading the process if ever a policy should be called upon. Give them a call next time your policy is up for review. There’s nothing to lose!
Sytner Vehicle Limited is one of the UK’s leading car dealerships representing some of the world’s most prestigious car manufacturers.
From its Stockport location, Sytner is able to offer the full range of Land Rover and Jaguar cars and takes pride in consistently providing industry leading levels of customer service delivered by its friendly and courteous team members.
Netball UK aim to offer the largest selection of Netball supplies, at competitive prices, with the fastest service and achieving high levels of customer care.
They have teamed up with a number of official suppliers to the top netball teams worldwide to bring you a wide selection of merchandise. Their products are continually expanding to bring their customers the most comprehensive range available on the web today. With next day delivery on most items and supply to nationwide destinations, secure shopping on the web could not be easier.
ASICS believe in the power of sport to positively impact the mind. It’s why we develop products to support more people to move for body and for mind.
They know that sport and exercise can have a profound effect on how we think and feel.
It’s the reason Kihachiro Onitsuka founded ASICS more than 70 years ago.
And it’s why today they continue to champion the benefits of sport and movement, not just on the body, but also on the mind.
The concept of XFORT is to make DIY more accessible and less intimidating to the everyday person, so that you can confidently do it yourself. Within this, they like to encourage independence and a strong initiative. Whether you’ve always been a go-getter or you’re just starting off, they’ve got you. From choosing the best product to installation advice, they are here every step of the way.
DIY is expansive, it may be a hobby to keep your mind busy, a key part of your job or quite simply you have no other choice but to fix things yourself. No matter your experience level or knowledge they would like to be the name that you know and trust, for everything DIY. From brand new products to the good old classics, finding good hardware isn’t so hard with XFORT.
Betfred is a trusted and respected global brand in the betting and gaming industry, with over 50 years of proud history as a family-owned business.
Their commitment to a fair, safe, and enjoyable experience for their customers is at the heart of everything they do.
As they continue to grow and innovate, they remain dedicated to their core values of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, which also guide their collaborations with their trusted partners.
Cardinal is the world’s largest employee owned logistics business. The entrepreneurial spirit of the original Founders and the current management team combined with the innovative use of technology have been key components in their on-going success. This has positioned Cardinal as a leading light in the logistics sector, respected for transparency, innovation and their determination to deliver exceptional service and value.
They provide services for highly-engineered supply chain solutions, consolidation, contract logistics, 3PL, internet fulfilment, global forwarding and a range of other bespoke solutions.
nQ Legal specialise in providing legal advice and consultancy services to businesses and individuals involved in entertainment, sport, the arts, media, music, retail/leisure and the creative industries.
Whatever you need in those sectors – from contract negotiation to venue bid preparation, image rights agreements to finding investors, intellectual property exploitation to buying and selling businesses, and much more, they can help you, or are bound to know someone who can.
Nuffield Health are the UK’s largest healthcare charity, supporting elite sporting talent and engage local communities with physical activity.
They are driven by their purpose to make the nation fitter, healthier, happier and stronger.
They achieve this through their industry-leading network of 37 hospitals, 111 fitness and wellbeing centres, medical centres and workplace wellbeing facilities.
They provide a wide range of high quality, contemporary, classic and stylish home furnishings at the best possible prices. Providing leading customer service to all of their valued customers, their team of buyers source only the highest quality products, all delivered to you via fast, free and tracked delivery.
Manchester is home to two of the world’s leading football clubs, athletics, cricket, netball, rugby, squash, swimming and water polo clubs and the all conquering British Cycling team. Manchester is the host to National Centres for Cycling, Lacrosse, Squash, Taekwondo and Water Polo.
Manchester’s commitment to sport and the Major Sports Events programme has seen the city receive numerous Sports Industry awards, including being ranked 5th in the ‘World’s 25 Ultimate Sport Cities’ by Sports Business Magazine.
Vimto quench the thirst of consumers worldwide — and have done since 1919.
You can find them in over 73 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and Europe, and they’re constantly expanding!
From squash to fizzy, glass bottles to cans, they come in all shapes and sizes.
Primary Partners
C&C Insurance Brokers
Official Insurance Brokers Partner
C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd is one of the top 50 independent brokers in the UK. They are fiercely proud of their independence, stability and the quality of service that they provide to their clients.
Employing almost 100 professionals, they ensure that their products and services meet their clients’ demands and their resources are sufficient to exceed their clients’ expectations.
Netball UK
Official Online Netball Shop
Netball UK have endeavoured to make your visit to their site a secure, fun and customer-friendly one!
Their aim is simple – to offer the largest selection of Netball supplies, at competitive prices, with the fastest service and achieving high levels of customer care.
They have teamed up with a number of official suppliers to the top netball teams worldwide to bring you a wide selection of merchandise. Their products are continually expanding to bring their customers the most comprehensive range available on the web today. With next day delivery on most items and supply to nationwide destinations, secure shopping on the web could not be easier.
Gilbert Netball
Official Netball Supplier
The roots of Gilbert Netball can be traced back to 1855, when H J Gray, a well-known sportsman, first established Grays in Cambridge, England.
Just prior to the new millennium, Gilbert adapted its unique ball technology and design into the original Synergie netball, and in 2005 it was chosen by IFNA as its official ball for all World Competitions; a position it still holds today. Soon, the majority of the world’s leading nations were choosing the Gilbert Netball and today Gilbert is proud to supply the top 10 ranked teams as well as a host of other nations.
Manchester City Council
Supporter of Sport Across the City
Manchester is home to two of the world’s leading football clubs, athletics, cricket, netball, rugby, squash, swimming and water polo clubs and the all conquering British Cycling team. Manchester is the host to National Centres for Cycling, Lacrosse, Squash, Taekwondo and Water Polo.
Manchester’s commitment to sport and the Major Sports Events programme has seen the city receive numerous Sports Industry awards, including being ranked 5th in the ‘World’s 25 Ultimate Sport Cities’ by Sports Business Magazine.
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses. They are highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research.
With 25 Nobel prize winners among their current and former staff and students, they have a history of world firsts and brilliant discoveries, from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene.
They’re committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience, and social responsibility in everything they do.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed.
They work closely with our city, with business, the community and our academic peers – locally, nationally and internationally – to be inventive and creative, generate great opportunities, and enable their students, colleagues and everyone whose lives they touch to make an impact.
Wright Robinson College
At Wright Robinson College, students are taught by academic specialists with a passion for their subject, creating an environment where their students believe that anything is achievable. They place great emphasis on creating leaders, whilst recognising the need to work co-operatively with others.
Their ‘Team Ethos’ permeates all aspects of college life, a life which there at Wright Robinson is so much more than what happens in the classroom.
Their sporting successes are nationally renowned and their work in areas such as music, drama and art further enrich the student experience.
Hotel Football
Official Hotel Partner
Hotel Football is an upscale football-themed hotel overlooking Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United F.C.
Owned by former players Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville and Gary Neville, as well as the GG Hospitality Management Company; the hotel was built at a cost of £24m and features 133 rooms, a restaurant called Cafe Football and a five-a-side football pitch on the roof.
Opened in 2015, the hotel is the first in a planned chain of football-themed hotels to be located near football grounds around the world.
Player and Coach Sponsors
Available To Sponsor
If you are interested in joining our growing list of partners or would like to sponsor a player, please contact us.