Major sponsorship extension for Oxford City FC Ambitious Oxford City Football Club has announced a major extension to the sponsorship agreement with Facilitas SMC one of Oxfordshire’s leading building firms. The South Oxfordshire based company are to continue as City’s main club sponsors in a new expanded five figure deal that will be performance based and have the potential to increase substantially in future years. Within the terms of the deal the directors of the club and Facilitas SMC will work closely together on objectives and regular performance reviews in line with the collaborative approach of both parties.
City Chairman Brian Cox and Facilitas SMC Managing Director Andrew Wilson hold the latest version of the famous blue & white hoops displaying the club sponsors’ Facilitas SMC logo. Also present are City MD Colin Taylor (left) and Facilitas SMC Operations Director Kevin New.
In May 2006 SMC became part of the Facilitas Group creating Facilitas SMC, a rapidly growing support services company providing a range of services across the UK to commercial sector clients. With Facilitas SMC as the primary company and numerous other acquisitions alongside organic growth, the group has grown to a £70 million company in just under two years.
Working together to develop Oxford City Football Club L-R, City MD Colin Taylor, City Chairman Brian Cox, Facilitas SMC Operations Director Kevin New, and Facilitas SMC MD Andrew Wilson
Oxford City Managing Director, Colin Taylor said: '' We are delighted to have reached another agreement with such a progressive and successful company as Facilitas SMC and very much appreciate the positive support from their directors. Oxford City has grown significantly in recent years and we have a development plan approved by the FA to continue that progress - this new agreement will provide a valuable base and the professional business support to move the club to another sustained level both on and off the pitch.’’ Facilitas SMC Managing Director, Andrew Wilson added: ''We have been impressed by the development and growth within the community achieved by the directors and committee of Oxford City. Their focus on understanding the needs of specific community elements and the motivation of those around them is entirely in line with the ethos of Facilitas SMC and I am sure that our collaboration approach to support further development of the club will be a major success’’. City Chairman, Brian Cox concluded: ''This is excellent progress and another milestone in the development of Oxford City. This new sponsorship will directly benefit all current teams and enable us to provide further participation opportunities for local players of all ages and ability. We are very grateful to Facilitas SMC for their tremendous support.’’
