Our Sponsors
We couldn’t do this without the incredible businesses and individuals who’ve stepped up to support our mission.
Thank you for helping drive awareness and change.
Arnie The T2
We are Mark and Donna and we have just bought a VW T2! It is going to be a big project, a lot of work and time but we can’t wait to get started on rebuilding this classic (and rare) 1978 VW T2 Panel Van
Join us on our journey of saving and enjoying Arnie, our T2!
Battle AI
At Battle AI, we design and build professional websites that give your business a strong online presence. Every site is tailored to your brand and built to perform, making it easy for customers to find you, learn about your services, and get in touch.
Beyond websites, we help businesses save time and capture more opportunities with smart automation. This includes booking systems that make scheduling effortless, lead generation funnels that bring in new customers, and review collection tools that boost your reputation and visibility online.
We also offer advanced AI solutions like trained voice agents to answer calls when nobody is available, as well as AI sales reps and chatbots that call your prospects, also engaging with enquiries 24/7, ensuring you never miss a chance to win business.
JMA Lettings
Originally founded in 2008 in St Leonards-on-Sea by Jennifer Melvina Allen, JMA Lettings was created with a passion for providing a more personal, high-quality approach to property management in our seaside community. Since 2015, under the ownership of Liza, JMA Lettings has continued to uphold its founding values while bringing a fresh perspective focused on transparency, trust, and genuine care.
As a dedicated local team, we understand the unique needs of the Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, and 1066 area. Liza and her team are committed to offering a personalised service that puts people first, managing each property with exceptional attention to detail and a caring touch.
1066 Kitchens
Whether you’re renovating, building from scratch, or upgrading your kitchen space, our experienced team is here to bring your vision to life. From initial design to supply and full installation, we handle every detail so you can enjoy a kitchen that suits your lifestyle.
1066 Kitchens proudly serves Hastings and the surrounding areas, bringing exceptional kitchen design, supply, and installation services to the heart of the 1066 region. With a deep understanding of the local charm and unique home styles, we tailor our bespoke kitchen solutions to enhance any space. Whether you’re in Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, or beyond, we’re committed to delivering unparalleled craftsmanship and personalized service right to your doorstep.
Thomas Design & Graphics Ltd
With clients going back to 1999, we like to keep things simple at Thomas Design & Graphics Ltd. We are an ultra-reliable business to business service supplying signs, graphics, large format design services and office interior transformations. The majority of our work takes place in schools and we are DBS checked.
We offer high quality products and services at honest prices. The vast majority of the products and services we offer are produced in-house by our own fitters and designers.
We offer a free initial design service (See T&Cs) and our director comes from a blood-line of five generations in design and manufacture maintaining a wealth of knowledge.
We normally work within a 100 mile radius but we can work further by appointment or mail order.
Nimble Technology Services
At Nimble Technology Services, we provide SMEs across East Sussex with reliable, secure, and fully managed IT support. From 24/7 monitoring and proactive maintenance to cloud services and Microsoft 365 expertise, we keep your business running smoothly, securely, and without disruption. Our approach ensures you can focus on growth while we handle the complexities of technology.
Security and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. With built-in cybersecurity, ransomware protection, and support for GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001, we help businesses stay protected and audit-ready. Backed by transparent pricing and responsive local support, Nimble is your trusted partner for IT systems that are productive, protected, and aligned with your business goals.
Kangaroo Connections
What do we do?
Management of your Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn and your Google My Business accounts.
Regular posts to keep your social media relevant, active and exposed to your target audience.
Engaging content creation with static and animated images.
Design of your content to establish your brand and so your profiles look their best.
We connect with your followers and customers, replying to messages to save you time.
Regular consultations with you to make sure we are always up-to-date with what’s going on in your business and industry.
You can approve content before it goes live, or leave it to us. You can be as involved or not as you’d like.
Unlike some social media management companies, we never limit the amount of time we are happy to spend working on your profiles each month.
We offer a no-obligation FREE audit of your social media strategy. Get some tips on what you’re doing right, and where you could be stronger.
Jason Price MDC
My primary focus is to help your race team discover what truly works for you.
I am dedicated to offering your team innovative ideas and a range of options to elevate your presence both on and off the track. Collaboratively, we can identify areas that require attention and implement design solutions that extend beyond captivating graphics.
By incorporating a strategic approach to these decisions, we aim to generate heightened engagement from your fanbase and amplify exposure for your sponsors. Together, let's create a winning strategy that maximises your team's potential.
VacTechniche Ltd
Vac Techniche Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of high-quality vacuum coating systems founded in 2012. Located in Fairlight, East Sussex, the company designs, produces and supports equipment such as desktop carbon coating systems, glovebox sputters and thermal evaporation sources. Their products are used in sectors like electronics, optics and materials science.
In addition to selling vacuum coaters and related hardware, Vac Techniche provides full customer support including installation, training and technical service. They also supply accessories, spare parts and consumables and can customise solutions to meet specific industrial or research needs.
VacTradeUk
VacTrade UK specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced desktop coating systems, including sputter coaters and thermal evaporators. Their equipment is built to provide reliable, high-precision results for laboratories, research facilities, and industrial applications that require controlled thin film deposition.
Alongside their innovative products, VacTrade UK also delivers full support services such as installation, training, and ongoing maintenance. This ensures customers not only benefit from high-quality equipment but also from expert guidance and long-term performance.
ST Locksmiths
We are your friendly local locksmiths that are ready to assist you with your doors, windows and general maintenance.
We cover both residential and commercial properties!
Fix & Repair Services
We are strong believers in maintaining existing equipment, where possible we would always rather fix or repair your items, however if we are unable to, the replacement we fit will always come with a guarantee from us.
Custom & Installations
We know a lot of locks and smart locks require a lot of tools and knowledge to install, we are more than happy to fit locks supplied by you(your guarantee would be with your supplier)
Home & Office security audits
We know how security at home or in your office, We are more than happy to audit your property and see if you would benefit from new or additional locks, cameras, sensors or alarms at an affordable rate.
HPC Classics
HPC Classics was born out of three peoples passion for the world of sports cars and racing. We each share a unique insight into the automotive industry and what it means to own and maintain high end specialist vehicles. Together we aim to combine our experience and expertise to deliver a bespoke package of services including car sales, servicing and repairs, full restorations, race car building, maintenance and track support.
Building lasting relationships with customers based on transparency and great communication is fundamental to our company ethos.
Our goal is to always offer cars that are of interest to us, cars that we would have in our own garage and thoroughly enjoy driving.
Auto 3iii
At Auto3iii, we help workshops turn potential into profit. Our next generation AI powered eVHC software closes the gap between work identified and work sold, giving your team the tools to boost conversions, build trust, and future proof revenue.
Trusted by over 9000 workshops worldwide, we combine hands on support with smart digital solutions. From real time updates and personalised maintenance plans to immersive 3D models that bring vehicle checks to life, we make it easy to engage with customers today and tomorrow. With Auto3iii, you can deliver convenience, transparency and trust while driving real Aftersales growth.
RB Running & Wellbeing
More than miles – it’s your wellbeing journey.
Welcome to RB Running & Wellbeing – where every run is personal, and every journey matters. Whether you’re taking your first steps into running or training for your next milestone, we’re here to support you with coaching that’s inclusive, friendly, and tailored to you.
Run at your pace. Build your confidence. Let’s feel good together.
Modern & Classic Garage Services
We provide a wide selection of garage services for most makes of cars and vans (up to 4t), including car servicing that keeps your manufacturer warranty safe, diagnostic testing, brake repairs, and tyre fitting.
We also carry out a full range of mechanical work from the very simple jobs to the most complex. We repair and maintain vehicles for private individuals and also look after fleets for local businesses in St Leonards, Hastings and from Bexhill and Eastbourne.
We take great pride in the work that we do here at Modern & Classic Garage Services, and the same expert technicians who work on our classic and vintage cars will be the ones working on yours. Our team are experienced, highly-qualified (including one Master Tech) and totally dedicated to producing really high-quality work – for us it’s not only about skills and expertise, it’s about passion and caring about the work that we do.
We’re very much part of our local community, and want to make your car repair experience as hassle-free as possible, as such we have courtesy cars available and can come and collect your car from you if it’s going to prove difficult to get it to us. We are also pleased to be able to offer discounts for members of the Armed Forces and for Blue Light card holders – please enquire on booking for more information.
Californian Classics
We were established in 2015, out of a need for a UK Volkswagen Karmann Ghia presence. Frustrated with outsourcing metal fabrication, body & paint, parts supply and mechanical expertise, these crucial elements were combined under one roof, and Californian Classics was born.
We employ a talented team of fabricators, paint technicians, master mechanics and parts experts, and have now emerged as Europe’s largest dedicated Karmann Ghia specialist. Each member of the team has been selected based not only on skills & knowledge, but also on passion, so you can rest assured that we will treat your pride & joy as if it were our own.
So whether you are looking for a missing knob or wish to have your own Karmann Ghia restored, we are the place to come.
Californian Classics, your one-stop Karmann Ghia shop
Witcombe Surveyors
Chartered Building Surveyors and Historic Building Specialists
Welcome to Witcombe Surveying and Conservation Ltd. A Hastings based practice specialising in period and Listed properties covering the Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, Cranbrook and Rye areas. We’ll help you decide whether to purchase, maintain or upgrade a property and the cost of undertaking such works.
We take pride in being fully independent to act in your best interests and do not pay referral fees to Estate Agents or receive commissions from contractors.
Specialists
We specialise in pre-purchase surveys and don’t split our expertise or life long learning with other services such as dilapidations and party wall work.
Viva Retirement
I decided several years ago that I wanted to specialise in equity release, lifetime mortgages and later life finance to help customers over the age of 55, because I love how rewarding it is to help the older generation of people achieve their financial and life goals. My clients are always so grateful for my help, and I am proud to work with Viva, whose values and dedication to providing great advice solutions align with the ethics I pride myself on in helping my customers.
By accessing the equity in their hard earned homes, I can help ease any financial pressure my customers, or their families, might have, and I love how rewarding that is! I’m a whole of market advisor, which means I’ll look at all the lenders and products available in the market to find the best rate and product for you, your circumstances and your plans.
Perch in Princes Park
Perch was founded in August 2015 when we opened our Lancing restaurant, since then we have opened another venue in Eastbourne in March 2020, completed a full renovation of the Southern Pavilion building at the end of Worthing Pier which opened in April 2022 and opened our newest site Perch on the Parade on Worthing Beach in July 2023.
Whether you join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner our aim is to consistently provide customers with impeccable service, to have them leave our restaurant impressed and excited to come back again.
RTJ of Sussex
With years of experience, RTJ of Sussex is proud to be one of the region's most trusted fire safety companies. We're a family-run business based in East Sussex, known for our personal service, expert knowledge, and strong relationships with clients across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Whether we're working with care homes, schools, landlords, or contractors, our goal is always the same: to make fire safety simple, reliable, and fully compliant — without the jargon or stress.
We're here to protect lives, buildings, and communities through honest advice, expert service, and a commitment to doing things properly.
That's why we invest in continuous training, work only with accredited professionals, and focus on long-term partnerships — not quick fixes.
Electrify U
At Electrify U we deliver reliable electrical services for both homes and businesses. Whether it’s installing new lighting, rewiring rooms, upgrading fuse boards or providing full safety and inspection reports we handle every job with care and skill.
We believe in honest communication, arriving on time and completing work safely with no fuss. We also offer emergency service and free estimates so you can have peace of mind the moment you need help.
1066 Directory
1066 Directory connects people with trusted local businesses across Hastings, Bexhill and Battle. Every member is personally video interviewed, so you can get to know the faces behind the services before you choose who to work with. The platform goes beyond being just a list of names, it is a community resource built on transparency, customer care and genuine recommendations.
Whether you are looking for a tradesperson, a shop or a professional service, 1066 Directory makes it easy to find reliable businesses you can trust, all in one place.
Knight & Davey
Knight & Davey Ltd is a heating, plumbing and home services company based in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.Since 2018 they have provided expert services including boiler installations, repairs, gas safety checks, bathroom refurbishments, heating installations, general maintenance and water safety testing such as legionella risk assessments.
They work with both domestic and commercial clients across Sussex, Kent, Surrey and London. Knight & Davey are gas safe registered, members of the Renewable Energy Consumer Code and are committed to energy efficient solutions including heat pumps and renewable systems. Their focus is on professionalism, safety and delivering tailored solutions to meet each customer’s needs.
Evoke Mortages
At Evoke Mortgages I believe getting a mortgage should feel simple and supportive, not stressful. Whether you are buying your first home, moving, remortgaging or investing in a buy to let property, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
I take the time to understand your situation and make sure you feel confident about your choices. My goal is to take the pressure off, explain everything clearly and help you secure the right deal for your needs.
With clear advice and personal support, I make mortgages feel manageable and straightforward.
Bond McCart
At Bond McCart we bring over thirty years of architecture, building surveying and conservation experience to your project. Whether you are planning a new build, renovating a traditional property, or restoring heritage details, we work closely with you to deliver thoughtful, creative design solutions.
We believe in combining technical knowledge with aesthetic insight so that every building we touch not only looks beautiful but stands the test of time. Our aim is to make the process clear, collaborative and sustainable, with detailed reports and advice every step of the way.
The UK Sepsis Trust
At UK Sepsis Trust we are on a mission to end preventable deaths from sepsis and help everyone affected to recover with dignity. We raise awareness so every person knows the signs of sepsis, train healthcare professionals to act quickly, and offer support to survivors and those who have been bereaved.
We believe earlier diagnosis saves lives, and we provide compassion, clarity, and real help through our Nurse-led helpline, peer support groups, and expert resources.
Heringtons
We are a leading East Sussex law firm with in-depth local knowledge, around 100 people, and five offices along the south coast – Battle, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Hastings and Rye – providing a wide range of legal help and advice to private individuals, families and businesses.
As a client, you will usually work with the same lawyer and legal secretary throughout each engagement. There are some exceptions, such as in matters where you may need more than one specialist but, in most cases, you will have the dedicated support of the same well-qualified and experienced lawyer.
Whatever your legal need, whether personal or business, we look forward to helping you.
Gamble Property Services
At Gamble Property Services, we pride ourselves on our team of highly skilled tradesmen, each dedicated to providing top-quality workmanship across all aspects of property maintenance and renovation. Whether it’s a small task like putting up a shelf or a large-scale project like refurbishing a five-bedroom house, we approach every job with the same level of care and professionalism.
We understand that renovation and decorating can be disruptive, so we go the extra mile to ensure your home is left as clean and tidy as possible, allowing you to continue living comfortably with minimal interruption. Safety is at the forefront of everything we do; our team is fully equipped with PPE and strictly adheres to all safety guidelines, to ensure a secure and stress-free experience for you.
Adam Toubi Estate Agent at The Agency UK
For expert guidance and proven results in Hastings and its surrounding areas, Adam Toubi offers comprehensive support from initial consultation to final negotiation. His commitment to transparency and professionalism, honed over 15 years of estate agency experience, ensures an stress-free experience.
Adam leverages his extensive network and local market knowledge to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. Contact Adam today, and let him make your property goals a reality.
Get Involved & Follow the Journey
From our generous sponsors to the Cruiser’s chaotic transformation, here’s how you can support, track, and join the adventure.
Our Sponsors
The amazing businesses who are backing our rally mission and helping drive change for the UK Sepsis Trust.
The Journey So Far
From the moment we bought the Cruiser to its tank transformation. Follow the chaos, laughs, and late nights.
Become a Sponsor
Get involved, support a great cause, and see your brand roll across Europe in the most unforgettable way.
Unit 6, Bridgeway Industrial Estate
Saint Leonards On Sea
Hastings
East Sussex
TN38 8AP
01424 752217