Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has become an official partner of the Irish Football Association.
The rental company has agreed a three-year deal to be the official equipment hire partner of the Irish FA and a non-exclusive partner to the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park.
As part of the sponsorship agreement Sunbelt Rentals is now a title partner of the Irish FA Foundation, supporting the Common Ground programme, which promotes good relations within sport by addressing issues like sectarianism, stereotypes and prejudices.
Thanks to sponsorships the Foundation is able to deliver workshops to more than 1,000 participants annually, helping them explore identity and culture as well as the challenges associated with these topics.
Sunbelt Rentals and the Irish FA have already worked closely together this year with the supply of essential equipment and services that helped power, secure and support outside broadcasts for Northern Ireland senior women’s team fixtures and the UEFA Men’s U19 Euros, which were staged in Northern Ireland in July.
Paul Tumilty, Managing Director at Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland, said: “Sunbelt Rentals is committed to supporting our local communities through various initiatives.
“By working with partners such as the Irish FA we can bring people together, break down barriers and create positive change within our communities. The Irish FA’s Common Ground programme aligns with our sustainability strategy, Our Planet, reinforcing our promise to support the communities we serve.”
He further explained the Our Planet strategy provides opportunities to support community projects through partnering with organisations with a proven track record in delivering social value through established projects that are already providing measurable results.
Stephen Garrett, Senior Commercial Manager at the Irish FA, said: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sunbelt Rentals in several important aspects of Northern Ireland football.
“In addition to providing essential hire equipment that allows us to host iconic international matches, Sunbelt will also play a vital role in supporting the Irish FA Foundation's community outreach and inclusion efforts through their sponsorship of the Common Ground programme.”
Sunbelt Rentals is the largest rental company in the UK and Ireland offering specialist hire solutions to the construction, infrastructure, events, film and TV and government sectors.
With more than 200,000 items of equipment, it has the largest and most broad range of equipment hire in the UK and Ireland and is part of Ashtead Group, an international equipment rental company with networks in USA, Canada, France and Germany.
Image: Jeff Scott (right), Regional Business Development Manager with Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland, and Stephen Garrett, Senior Commercial Manager at the Irish FA, announce the partnership agreement.
