Join us as a Business Partner of Gosforth Civic Theatre
Align your brand with a sector-leading arts organisation and demonstrate your commitment to the social impact GCT makes in our community and beyond.
We’ve launched our brand new memberships for business; helping you grow your brand visibility in Gosforth, our region and nationally. Starting from £300 plus VAT per annum, join us as a founding corporate partner and receive benefits including:
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Free tickets to an in-house show for you and your staff, including welcome and interval drinks and access to exclusive offers.
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Brand visibility across NE3 and in our building: your logo on our website, monthly newsletter and digital screens.
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A free advert in our What’s On Guide, which lands on the doormats of over 8,000 NE3 residents 3 times per year.
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Networking and discounted room hire: An invitation to our annual supporters event, attended by GCT supporters and like-minded businesses, as well as an opportunity to hire our great spaces at reduced rates.
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10% off in our café: thank your staff with delicious food and drink.
Our Reach
Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT) is a unique cultural venue founded by people with learning disabilities. Each year it attracts tens of thousands of visitors through performances, workshops, and café visits - delivering proven impact across culture and community. We deliver over 1,000 sessions of arts and health community activity to over 600 people annually.
Joining GCT as a Business Partner means aligning with a bold, innovative, and community-led success story.
We also attract:
yearly website visits
50k
combined social media follows
12.5k
yearly social media reach
417k
yearly attendees to shows and events
20k
of 2.3k mailing list audience from NE3
63%
30.5K
yearly visitors to our café
Business Partner Benefits | Community Partner £300 plus VAT | Creative Partner £1,000 plus VAT | Impact Partner £3,000 plus VAT | Headline Partner & Studio Sponsor £10,000 plus VAT | Headline Partner & Theatre Sponsor £25,000 plus VAT |
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GCT Tote bag | ✓ | ✓ (x4) | ✓ (x6) | ✓ (x8) | ✓ (x10) |
Logo on the GCT website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Free tickets to an in-house show (including GCT Beer Festival) and exclusive offers | ✓ (x2) | ✓ (x4) | ✓ (x6 including welcome and interval drinks) | ✓ (x8 including welcome and interval drinks) | ✓ (x10 including welcome and interval drinks) |
Annual supporters networking event with business supporters, GCT members and the opportunity to meet GCT Company Members and CEO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Logo on our rotating digital screens and in our What’s On guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Social media spotlight posts once per quarter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
10% off in the cafe for up to 20 staff | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
10% off studio and theatre hire for your business events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Free Advert in our 3 What’s On Guides per year | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Press release celebrating the partnership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Logo in our monthly digital newsletter | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Full screen advert on our rotating digital screens in our foyer | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Full day use of studio and/or theatre space per annum for your corporate events | ✓ | ✓ (x2) | |||
Volunteering days for your staff | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Your Business name Plaque next to Studio/Theatre | ✓ | ✓ |
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Prices are per annum and subject to VAT. *20% reduction in year one, based on a 3 year partnership.
Sponsorship
Partner with GCT: Sponsor the Magic of Live Experiences
Take advantage of our sponsorship opportunities that boost your brand visibility and reach engaged, local audiences in Gosforth and beyond. Align your brand with creativity, culture, and meaningful social impact.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
Christmas Season
Step into a world of wonder during our festive Christmas season. From dazzling performances to magical family films and not forgetting the chance to meet Santa himself! Sponsors benefit from prominent exposure throughout the season, association with cherished holiday traditions, and access to bespoke partnership packages.
Image: Storytime with Santa, 2024
Family Programmes
Throughout the year, our family programmes inspire curiosity and creativity in young minds. These events are designed to be inclusive, educational, and fun — perfect for brands that value community, learning, and the next generation.
Image: Reopening Weekend, Jesse Ward Bubbleologist, 2023
Beer Festival
Raise a glass with us at one of the most anticipated events of the summer! The GCT Beer Festival draws thousands of visitors for a weekend of craft brews, live music, and street food, offering sponsors high-visibility branding, exclusive hospitality opportunities, and direct engagement with a lively, diverse audience.
Image: GCT Beer Festival, 2022
Join Our Community
Contact Jennifer today to join us as a Business Partner or to explore tailored sponsorship packages on Jennifer@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk or 0191 284 3700.