We believe that a sponsorship package can support your business with its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Corporate, Social Responsibility (CSR) agendas. 

By sponsoring a hive you’re supporting a craft which is helping safeguard honey bees. The Newbury & District Beekeepers Association (NDBKA) has a core focus on improving the practice and science of Apiculture for the public benefit. NDBKA believes its role is crucial because Honey bees contribute directly to local food production and make an important contribution, through pollination, to crops and the wider environment. The economic benefit of pollination to crop production in the UK is approximately £600m each year, based on yield [1].

 As a result of pests and diseases, there are few remaining wild colonies of honey bees in the UK. It is now widely accepted that the survival of honey bees relies heavily on beekeeping activities as part of which pests and diseases are managed appropriately.[1]

 In addition to this, the UK is missing nearly 40% of the beehives needed in order to future-proof honey sustainability [2]. NDBKA’s support for new and existing beekeepers ensures they have the support required to competently manage honey bees.

 When you factor in the number of members NDBKA has and that Honey bees typically have a foraging radius of 3 miles [1], the association has a significant impact on the local environment and supports a large proportion of the pollinators.  

From a CSR perspective, our focus is on Newbury & District. NDBKA exists to support those in and around our local community. Throughout the swarming season, there are a number of members responsible for collecting swarms which end up in the Association apiaries and members’ hives. Sponsoring a hive in our training apiary will help local residents to gain confidence in handling bees and develop their skills in this craft.

NDBKA is registered with the Charity Commission, Charity number: 1016603