A VAST Press Release
Join the movement and sponsor the Next Totally Stoked Awards!
Sponsorship opportunities are now available to support the celebration of local connection and community impact across Stoke-on-Trent.
We are inviting businesses and sector supporters to sponsor the Totally Stoked Awards 2027 to shine a light on the commitment and dedication of some of the VCSE sector’s brightest stars.
Every three years, the Totally Stoked Awards bring together partners, organisations, projects, and people from across Stoke‑on‑Trent and North Staffordshire to recognise the incredible work happening every day in our VCSE sector.
Totally Stoked is a project of VAST, the Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) that supports Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.
Lisa Healings, Chief Executive, VAST, said:
“The Totally Stoked Awards are more than an awards ceremony; they are a celebration of the collective effort that makes our communities stronger. Sponsorship is an opportunity for businesses and organisations to visibly demonstrate their commitment to Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, while helping us recognise the extraordinary contribution of our VCSE sector. By partnering with us, sponsors become part of a movement that celebrates community spirit, champions collaboration and invests in a better future for local people.”
Andy Meakin, incoming Chief Executive at VAST said:
“It’s wonderful to be joining VAST at a time when we have the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable organisations, projects, and individuals that make such a positive difference for local people. The Totally Stoked Awards showcase the very best of our voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, celebrating people who are driven by a passion to support others and strengthen their communities.”
Becoming a supporter
As a sponsor and supporter of the Totally Stoked Awards, you’ll be making a difference too! You’ll be supporting and celebrating the people, partnerships, and projects that go above and beyond to support local communities and create lasting positive change.
This is an excellent opportunity for your brand to stand out and to demonstrate your support, helping to recognise and celebrate the amazing work the local voluntary sector does to support our communities, gain meaningful visibility as an organisation that champions and invests in local communities, and supporting those working on the ground to improve the lives of residents across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. It’s an excellent opportunity to align your brand with the incredible work of charities, CICs, voluntary organisations, and community groups across the area, while strengthening your commitment to social value, corporate responsibility, and positive ESG impact.
Sponsorship Packages
A variety of sponsorship packages are available at a price to suit you, with packages of silver and above including the option of one place on the judging panel for shortlisting nominations and choosing winners (shortlisting only for the Totally Stoked Recognition Award).
For a more bespoke sponsorship option, please get in touch on 01782 683030 or email hello@totallystoked.org.uk.
