We are delighted to announce that Durham-based Q Finance has become Durham United FC’s first-ever club sponsor — a landmark moment in our fourteen-year story.

This is a proud day for Durham United FC. Since we were founded in 2012 to give children from Sacriston and Ushaw Moor a place to play football, we have grown into one of County Durham’s largest community clubs. Today, as we enter our second season in the Northern Football League — Step 6 of the national pyramid and the second oldest football league in the world — we are delighted to welcome Q Finance as our very first club sponsor.

The Q Finance name will appear on the front of the men’s first team match shirts, and on the sleeves of youth and junior match and training shirts right across the club. This is a partnership that touches every level of Durham United — from our youngest Mini Soccer players to our senior squad.

A Community Partnership
What makes this sponsorship especially meaningful is the shared values behind it. Q Finance Managing Director Mark Batey and his team care about the communities they serve — and so do we. As part of the partnership, Q Finance will present an annual Community Award to a member of the Durham United family, recognising outstanding community contribution. Nominations open each spring; the award is presented at our annual awards day in June.

What the Club Says
“We are truly excited to embark on this new journey together, united by a shared passion for the social and community benefits that come about from playing the beautiful game.”
— Mark Blackbourne Club Chairman

“This partnership not only brings financial support but also a shared belief in what the club is doing and means absolutely everything to us considering the stage we are at in our journey.”
— Pat Dixon & Phil Kay, Co-Club Secretaries and First Team Players

From Q Finance
“At Q Finance we’ve always believed that success should be measured by more than just business growth. As a company founded here in County Durham, supporting local communities has always been incredibly important to us, and that’s exactly what Durham United FC is all about. When we met the team behind the club, it was clear they share the same values we do – hard work, ambition, opportunity and giving people the chance to achieve something special. The work they do for hundreds of children, young people and families across the region is genuinely inspiring. We’re incredibly proud to become Durham United’s first-ever club sponsor. This isn’t just about having our name on a shirt; it’s about investing in people, supporting grassroots football, and helping a fantastic community club continue to grow for many years to come. We look forward to celebrating plenty of success together, both on and off the pitch.”

“We hope this partnership is just the beginning of a long-term relationship that helps Durham United continue to grow, both on the pitch and within the community.”
— Mark Batey, Managing Director, Q Finance

Welcome to the Durham United family, Q Finance. Let’s build something special together.

https://www.q-finance.co.uk/