Corporate Sponsorships

County Broadband

Colchester Zoo is delighted to welcome County Broadband as a sponsor of the Zoo’s African habitat, Kingdom of the Wild, home to reticulated giraffes. Kingdom of the Wild was the perfect habitat for County Broadband’s sponsorship with giraffes being a key feature of their Connective Moments campaign. Founded in 2003, County Broadband helps to provide rural communities within the East of England, with full fibre broadband. Their mission is to empower East Anglia with the latest gen of internet technology, by creating opportunities and growth for the growing region, communities and industry. Full fibre is more than just broadband as it has a great impact on the big and small moments of our lives.

Dandara

Dandara was established in 1988 from the desire to provide innovative homes and commercial properties that would offer real value for money without compromising on design, durability or quality. Today Dandara is one of the UK’s largest independent property development companies, with over 10,000 happy customers and more than 100 industry awards for design and quality. Dandara specialises in creating practical, comfortable homes that provide quality and value for years to come and include lots of “extras” as standard. Launched in 2021, Dandara’s Eastern division is committed to delivering high quality homes across Essex, with sites in Braintree, Elsenham and a new site Oaklands which will bring a selection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes to the village of Copford, just on the edge of Colchester.

First Bus

First Bus are proud to sponsor Colchester Zoo, demonstrating our commitment to connecting communities affordably and sustainably across Essex and the UK. Our Service 75 conveniently links central Colchester, Tiptree and Maldon, with a stop right outside the zoo entrance. Fun family days out have never been easier! Dedicated to supporting local businesses and charities, First Bus plays an integral role in Essex communities. With sustainability at our core, we find common ground with Colchester Zoo’s ethos. Traveling to the zoo and exploring Essex is made affordable with the Government’s £2 single fare cap. Both First Bus and Colchester Zoo are dedicated to creating environments that are welcoming to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. With a strong belief that transportation and leisure activities should be accessible for everyone, this partnership aims to ensure that both the bus and the zoo are suitable for all. Colchester Zoo’s recent recognition with an Accessibility and Inclusivity Award at the East of England Tourism Awards underscores our shared values and commitment to creating inclusive environments. Together, First Bus and Colchester Zoo strive to enrich communities and foster memorable experiences for all, embodying our joint dedication to accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity. Join us on a journey where everyone is welcomed, and adventure knows no bounds.

Deadline Communications

Over the years Deadline Communications have produced documentaries, promos, mini-features, training films, animations and a wide range of other films for corporate clients and large public sector organisations.

They’ve worked as brand consultants and business advisers, and given us a deep understanding the end-to-end communications process, far beyond the creation of web video or conference films.

MHA

We are MHA. Independent UK member of Baker Tilly International and provider of audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services across the UK. We’re ranked among the world’s top 10 accountancy networks globally, with a presence in 148 countries. Our East Anglia office situated in the Colchester Business Park delivers a specialist team of chartered accountants and auditors supporting a wide range of businesses, entrepreneurs and groups across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge. We believe in the power of great relationships. We lead and listen for great conversations. We channel change into progress for great futures. Get in touch to start your journey with us.

Braintree Tax Advisors

Based in Braintree, your local Chartered Tax Advisers, Braintree Tax Advisers are here for all local individuals and businesses, big or small, to help ensure you are in the most tax efficient position. We are here to challenge the status quo: • What can you do better? • Why are you paying so much tax? • What are your future goals? • Can we help navigate you to achieve these goals in the most tax efficient manner? • Have you thought about what happens to your business when you get older? • Where do your children fit into all this? • And most importantly, are you having these conversations with your accountant? • If not, why not? For any of your tax and accountancy requirements, Braintree Tax Advisers are here to help, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

Stowe Family Law

The UK’s largest specialist family law practice, with divorce solicitors and an office conveniently located close to you in Colchester. Our team of family solicitors have extensive experience handling all cases when it comes to family law disputes. Our law solicitors in Colchester can assist you in a plethora of situations, such as prenuptial agreements, child arrangements, even a relationship breakdown. Our team will provide a friendly service to ensure the best outcome, in a non-confrontational manner.

Colchester Teacher Training Consortium

Established in 2003, Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC) works in partnership with over 60 schools and colleges across Essex and Suffolk to train high-quality primary and secondary school teachers. CTTC is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and in 2023 100% of trainees commended the quality of CTTC’s curriculum, programme and support offered. Our training hubs are located in Colchester and Ipswich to serve the local schools and community. The school centred programme allows trainees to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside a Master’s level PGCE through a combination of taught sessions, academic research and school based teaching. Get in touch to find out how you can start your teaching career with us.

Walls

Wall’s are the proud sponsor of Colchester Zoo’s Ring-tailed Lemurs! Wall’s are working with local communities in Madagascar as part of their ‘Vanilla for Change’ campaign. They are supporting their schools, livelihood and the fair, sustainable sourcing of vanilla for Wall’s products. This is great news for the Madagascan habitat these lemurs call home as well as empowering local people. As part of their support, 5p from every Magnum ice cream purchased at Colchester Zoo will be donated to the Zoo’s charity, Action for the Wild, as part of Wall’s’ ‘Bean to Bite’ campaign.

Colchester Medical Society

Colchester Medical Society is the oldest provincial medical society in the country, being established in 1774. This year, to celebrate their 250th anniversary, they have arranged a number of activities and events to mark this historic milestone, including a gala dinner, a series of history lectures, a charity wing walk and a garden party at Beth Chatto gardens but they also wanted to mark the occasion with a piece of art that the public could admire.