ROYAL MARINE COMMUNITY
FLAGSHIP EVENT
BLACK TIE BOXING DINNER
TITANIC HOTEL LIVERPOOL – 14 MAY 2026
The Royal Marines Community Flagship Event is a formal black tie evening hosted at the iconic Titanic Hotel Liverpool. It brings together serving Royal Marines, veterans, civic leaders, major employers, and representatives from Merseyside’s boxing community for an evening that combines ceremony, sport, and meaningful community engagement.
The dinner forms the centrepiece of a wider three to four day regional programme delivered across Merseyside. Throughout the programme, schools, academies, youth organisations, and boxing clubs take part in structured engagement sessions led by Royal Marines personnel, veterans, and community partners. These sessions are designed to inspire, inform, and create clear pathways toward future opportunities.
THE INITIATIVE AIMS TO:
Inspire young people from underrepresented communities
Demonstrate pathways into cadets, reserves, and regular service
Connect young adults with employers and meaningful career routes
Support cadets, reservists, and service leavers through The Charter
Strengthen civic pride and community cohesion across Merseyside
This programme provides sponsors with an opportunity to align with a high-integrity, high-impact initiative backed by the Royal Marines and Royal Navy, delivering both community value and long-term social benefit.
The
Evening
The
Main Event
Royals vs Merseyside ABA - A Showcase of Elite Boxing Talent
At the heart of the evening is a unique boxing showcase between the Royal Marines and a selection of Merseyside’s top amateur boxers. This contest celebrates the region’s internationally recognised boxing heritage while reflecting shared values of discipline, resilience, respect, and community pride.
The event honours both sporting excellence and military ethos, highlighting the parallels between elite sport and service life: preparation, teamwork, mental strength, and commitment to a collective goal.
The evening programme includes:
A formal black tie dinner for approximately 250–300 guests
Royal Marines ceremonial presence and traditions
Attendance from distinguished guests across military, civic, and sporting communities
Charity auction and fundraising activities supporting community initiatives
Formal presentation of The Charter for Military Service Leavers
Designed as a flagship civic occasion, the evening brings together diverse communities in a setting that celebrates service, sport, and shared values while creating a lasting legacy across the region.
Why
Sponsor
A. ALIGNMENT WITH EXCELLENCE
Sponsoring this event positions your organisation alongside values recognised worldwide. The Royal Marines are synonymous with leadership, discipline, resilience, and integrity — qualities that resonate strongly with businesses committed to excellence and responsible leadership.
Alignment with the programme shows support for:
Youth opportunity and social mobility
Veteran transition and employment pathways
Community development and cohesion
Merseyside’s proud sporting and cultural identity
This association reinforces brand credibility while demonstrating a visible commitment to social responsibility and community investment.
B. HIGH-VALUE CORPORATE EXPOSURE
Sponsors benefit from meaningful exposure to an influential and diverse audience. The event creates opportunities to build relationships, strengthen networks, and increase brand visibility within both civic and commercial spheres.
Exposure includes:
Direct engagement with senior military leaders and decision-makers
Networking opportunities with civic leaders and regional influencers
Visibility among major employers and industry partners
Brand presence across schools, academies, and community clubs
Association with a prestigious flagship regional event
This environment supports relationship building, recruitment visibility, and long-term brand recognition.
C. MEASURABLE SOCIAL IMPACT
Sponsorship delivers tangible and measurable outcomes that extend beyond the evening itself. Contributions directly support initiatives that create lasting value for individuals and communities.
Funding supports:
Youth engagement and mentoring programmes
Local boxing clubs and grassroots sport development
Employment and training pathways for cadets, reservists, and service leavers
Skills development and transition support delivered through The Charter
This represents corporate social responsibility in action, producing meaningful outcomes with long-term community benefit.
Tailored partnership opportunities are available for organisations seeking to support specific elements of the programme or align contributions with strategic CSR priorities.
Support can be directed toward:
Youth engagement and mentoring days
School and academy outreach programmes
Boxing club development and grassroots sport initiatives
The Charter for Military Service Leavers
Equipment provision, training resources, or community projects
Each partnership can be structured to reflect your organisation’s values, community commitments, and social impact objectives.
Bespoke
Partnership
The event attracts a highly influential and diverse audience, representing a cross-section of Merseyside’s civic, military, sporting, and business communities.
Attendees include:
Senior Royal Marines and Royal Navy leadership
Local authority representatives and civic leaders
Major employers and regional industry partners
Community organisations and youth leaders
Boxing clubs and sporting representatives
Cadets, reservists, and service leavers
This audience creates a powerful platform for engagement, partnership development, and meaningful regional visibility.
Audience
Profile
Contact
For sponsorship enquiries or to discuss bespoke partnership opportunities:
IAN MACVICAR
EMAIL: ian@taskcontractsolutions.co.uk
TEL: 07771 567707
HEATHER MACVICAR
EMAIL: heather@taskcontractsolutions.co.uk
TEL: 0845 4989 794
DAVID DYSON
EMAIL: david.dyson@thedoorcreative.co.uk
TEL: 07468 588 148
WEBSITE:
taskcontractsolutions.co.uk/steelvspirit