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Why you should sponsor The Story Trail

11th December 2025

Are you a business in Sussex? We want you to be part of the city’s biggest event of 2026 as a BookBench sponsor.

The Story Trail is coming to Brighton and Hove in 2026 – a vibrant outdoor celebration featuring more than 30 giant BookBench sculptures. Each transformed into a piece created by professional artists inspired by stories, imagination and local creativity.

As excitement builds, there’s a powerful opportunity for businesses to play a part in bringing this event to life.

Here are some reasons why your company should sponsor The Story Trail:

Take part in a meaningful project

Sponsoring the Story Trail directly supports Amaze’s work with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

By supporting the trail, you help write a brighter chapter for local families. In Sussex, one in six families navigates the daily challenges of raising a child with a disability or special educational needs (SEND).

Every pound Amaze raises helps children and young people living with disability to thrive.  You’ll be helping friends, neighbours and people you know access expert advice, practical support and a community of other families with similar experiences.

Unlock key business benefits

As a Story Trail sponsor, you will unlock a range of benefits for your business including:

  • sponsorship includes your company’s name on the bench
  • a chance to showcase your brand as part of a city- wide project with high exposure
  • your company name on thousands of Trail maps
  • the opportunity to choose the artist and artwork of a beautifully designed BookBench
  • networking opportunities with other sponsors.

Strengthen community connections

Sponsoring The Story Trail shows your organisation’s commitment to Brighton & Hove. It sparks conversations, fosters community pride and positions your business as a champion of local arts and inclusivity.

Through taking part, you can connect with other local artists, businesses, community groups and schools. Crucially, it puts you in front of local people to learn more about you and what you do.

Showcase diversity and inclusion

Amaze is a charity supporting families with disabled children. Your support highlights your company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Story Trail is being designed with accessibility in mind. There will be an accessibility guide before the trail launch in 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to get involved. Sponsoring The Story Trail gives your company a front-row seat in a project that celebrates storytelling and creativity.

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