Drivers Jonas join forces with Surrey as new Community Partner

Published 27 March 2007

Surrey County Cricket Club are delighted to announce a three-year deal with Drivers Jonas, who have agreed to become a Community Partner at the Brit Oval.

The deal sees Drivers Jonas support all of the Club’s Community facilities at the Brit Oval, which include the Ken Barrington Centre, the Princes Trust Centre, the Lambeth Hall in the OCS Stand and the Ben Hollioake Learning Centre.

Off the pitch, Surrey County Cricket Club supports thousands of local youngsters each year through community programmes like Playing for Success and The Education project run at the Brit Oval. The additional support from Drivers Jonas will prove invaluable in helping to invigorate the lives of young people throughout Lambeth and Surrey through these projects and facilities.

Drivers Jonas is a private partnership of commercial property consultants and was established in 1725, making it the oldest firm in its industry. With over 600 partners Kids enjoying their day at the Ken Barrington Cricket Centre
and staff, their consultants cover all areas of property advice, from agency, building surveying and project management, to planning and development, investment and finance and valuation consultancy.

Commenting on the new partnership, Sales and Marketing Director, Paul Blanchard said, “We are pleased that Drivers Jonas have chosen to extend their relationship with the club. Such support allows Surrey County Cricket Club to further invest in community initiatives and facilities, helping thousands of children experience the benefits of physical activity in an educational environment.”

Richard Crook, Marketing Director of Drivers Jonas added, “We are excited to further our successful relationship with Surrey County Cricket Club. We have been player sponsors for a number of years and we are pleased to extend this sponsorship to Community Partner of the Brit Oval. Engagement with the communities we serve is a core value for us and we are proud to give something back whilst continuing our involvement with Surrey Cricket and English cricket generally, in other work as project managers and property advisors throughout the country.”