Rickitt Partnership to sponsor the Farndon Soapbox Derby 2025
The Farndon Soapbox Derby is firmly established as a key, and slightly eccentric, fixture in the local calendar and we are delighted to confirm that we will be sponsoring this fabulous event once again in 2025. The Soapbox Derby celebrates coming together as a community to raise money for some amazing, good causes. The event is all about camaraderie, community spirit and good old-fashioned family fun! The Soapbox Derby has proved itself a force to be reckoned with and even the torrential rain last year did not dampen spirits – every karting team gave it their all and a phenomenal £48,000 was raised in support of The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and other local good causes.
Umbrellas at the ready!
For those of you who are unsure what the Soapbox Derby is, it is a time trial charity event for gravity powered homemade karts. The karts compete against the clock starting from the bed of a 30 foot trailer, down a ramp and along a 350metre track complete with thrilling declines, curves, jumps and bumps!
It is no exaggeration to say that we love attending the event, entering a kart always brings out Tim’s competitive side and sponsorship of the event gives us a perfect excuse to host guests in the VIP enclosure. More modifications have been made to Rickitt’s Racers since last September so be prepared for some daring karting exploits from the racing estate agent. Overall, Tim came third last year so, if we know him, he’ll be looking to improve on that already impressive result.
Captain Tim!
We truly are very proud to say that we have been ardent supporters of the Farndon Soapbox Derby since the very start. The event always exceeds our expectations and the organisation team have shown themselves to be consummate professionals – the event is seamlessly coordinated, and the crowds of spectators make it all worthwhile, even if they were a bit soggy and bedraggled last year! This year the event promises to be even bigger and better with record crowds expected. Aside from the racing they will be able to browse the stalls at the country market and the school fayre, where they will find gifts and crafts, as well as food and drink from local artisans to sustain them through the day.
We are thrilled to be sponsoring the event and to be hosting the Rickitt Partnership VIP hospitality area which will be situated behind the school. Clients and friends of Rickitt Partnership are warmly invited to pop over, say hello and share in a glass of something bubbly! We will also be offering our now famous hog roast again!
We have no doubt that this year’s Farndon Soapbox Derby will be a fabulous day out for all the family, full of fun, laughter and brilliant entertainment. So, make sure you save the date – Sunday 14th September and be there in time for the first race at 11am. The best part about it all is that all the money raised goes to charity with 90% going to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the remaining 10% going to local good causes. In the past beneficiaries have included the Holt under 5’s, Holt Primary School, Holt Community Gardeners, Farndon Memorial Hall, The Kenyon Hall in Holt, Kelly’s Kitties and K9s and Passion for Learning – a cheshire-based charity which provides personalised one to one support as well as clubs and immersive experiences designed to empower children and their families. So, as you can see, the money raised goes to a host of incredibly worthy causes.
As always, The Derby promises to bring joy, celebration and community spirit to a September Sunday, come rain or shine and we at Rickitt Partnership intend to do our bit to help make that happen. We would love for you to join us as we support our local community.
Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you then!
