Sponsorships
The bank has been the partnering sponsor of Guernsey's Skipton Swimarathon since 2010. Each year the local community (including Skipton’s colleagues) take part in the fun swimming event, helping to raise money for local charities. 2020 was a record year with over £85,000 raised. The majority of funds raised went to the main beneficiary, the Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association.
Skipton has a strong involvement with the Jersey community through the sponsorship of the Skipton Big Ideas art series, in partnership with ArtHouse Jersey. 2022 saw the ‘Where Waste meets Design’ exhibition, a large installation combined with interactive features that offered visitors a space to reflect on the impact of recycling discarded items into something meaningful.
In 2020 Guernsey was lucky enough to have an ‘air bridge’ with the Isle of Man. A brand-new football trophy – The Skipton Cup – was formed and the challenging teams of Guernsey FC and FC Isle of Man (plus dozens of sporting fans) visited each other’s islands to play two thrilling matches. The cup was so successful that Skipton has signed up for another three years!
In 2022 Skipton had the opportunity to support Guernsey’s Cheshire Home in raising money in the Guernsey Boxing Day Dip, an event which sees thousands plunge into the sea on Boxing Day!