Building CulturE tOgEthEr

why get involved?

Supporting Wimborne Town of Culture means investing in your community and the people who live here. When you partner with us, you're helping to:

  • Bring free and accessible cultural events to our community

  • Support local artists, performers, and creative talent

  • Create opportunities for young people to engage with arts and culture

  • Strengthen connections across generations and backgrounds

  • Put Wimborne on the map as a vibrant cultural destination

  • Build a legacy that lasts well beyond 2026

Your support makes a real difference to what we can achieve together.

partner or sponsor an event

Local businesses and organisations can play a vital role in making 2026 special. Whether through sponsorship, partnership, or running your own event as part of the programme, we welcome your involvement and support.

  • Support one of our flagship events or community projects. Sponsorship packages can be tailored to suit different budgets and objectives, with benefits including brand visibility, community engagement opportunities, and association with a year-long cultural celebration.

  • Partner with us to deliver specific aspects of our cultural programme. We're looking for organisations who share our vision of a connected, creative community and want to collaborate on projects that align with their values.

  • Do you have a space that could host events, workshops, or exhibitions? Providing venues free of charge or at reduced rates helps us make more events accessible to everyone.

  • From printing and marketing materials to equipment hire and catering, in-kind contributions are invaluable in helping us deliver our programme. If you can offer goods or services, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Already planning something for 2026? Add your event to our programme and benefit from our promotional channels and community connections. You don't need to partner directly with us – we're here to support and amplify what you're already doing.

    Submit Your Event

  • Encourage your team to volunteer at Town of Culture events. It's a great way to give back to the community, build team spirit, and connect with Wimborne in a meaningful way.

    Volunteer With Us

our creative partners

The vibrant tapestry of Wimborne’s Town of Culture is woven together by an incredible network of artists, makers, and cultural organisations. These Creative Partners are the heartbeat of our program, bringing the bold ideas and local stories to life that define our community. We are proud to collaborate with such a diverse range of talent to showcase the very best of Dorset’s creative spirit.

Logo of Allendale Community Centre with a green flower and a blue letter 'a' in the center, and the text 'ALLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE' with the slogan 'The Heart of Wimborne' beneath.
Logo for East Dorset Heritage Trust, featuring a red historic building and a green tree, with the text 'East Dorset Heritage Trust' above 'allendale house' on a black background.
Logo of the Museum of East Dorset with stylized green letters and a black border.
Logo for Millstream Theatre at the Museum of East Dorset, featuring colorful wavy lines and stylized text.
Logo of Walford Mill featuring a stylized circular saw blade with intricate line patterns, and the text 'WALFORD MILL' beneath it.
Logo for Wimborne Community Theatre featuring a green circle with black text and a tagline reading 'original theatre in unusual places'.
Logo for the Wimborne Minster Folk Festival featuring a stylized pink and purple guitar with floral and leaf designs, a blue bird perched on the guitar's neck, and text in various shades of blue and pink.
Dorset Council logo featuring abstract shapes in blue, green, and yellow with the text 'Dorset Council'.
Green leafy plant with the words "Garden Fresh" written underneath.
Logo celebrating Wimborne Minster's 900 years from 1120 to 2020, featuring purple text and banners.
Poster for Wimborne Contemporary Arts featuring two film reels with gothic castle silhouettes in the background.
Sign for Wimborne Model Town & Gardens with black background and white and red text.

our sponsors

Our work is made possible through the generous support of our partners. We are are proud to collaborate with organisations that share our commitment to innovation and excellence. If you’d like to join this prestigious line up, get in touch.

The Canford School emblem with a shield featuring an open book above a tree, and the Latin motto 'NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA' on a banner below, with the word 'CANFORD' in large text below the shield.
Wimbome B.I.D logo with the slogan "Making it Happen" and the tagline "Business improvement district" curved around the right side.

download your
branding toolkit

This toolkit provides everything you need to use the Wimborne Town of Culture brand confidently and consistently. Inside you'll find brand guidelines, logos, key messaging and promotional assets to help you make the most of your partnership.

Thank you for being part of Wimborne's story.

A person wearing a patterned shirt and headphones painting on a canvas in an art studio with large windows. Overlaid text reads: 'Wimbourne is the culture catalyst,' 'Partner toolkit,' and 'Town of Culture 2026,' with colorful circular logos for Wimb
Introduction page of a brochure with teal background, large bold 'INTRODUCTION' text, pink abstract shape, and text about Wimborne Town of Culture 2026, including a description and invitation to participate.
Pink background with yellow and purple abstract shapes. Title 'MANIFESTO' in large bold letters. Text discussing Wimborne's cultural story, traditions, and connection across generations.
A person painting a colorful portrait on a canvas with the face of a sleeping person.
A pink background with large yellow and black stylized letters "W" and "O" representing a logo for Wimborne Town of Culture, accompanied by a paragraph explaining the logo's design and symbolism.
Six circular logos featuring a stylized 'W' with the words 'WIMBORNE TOWN OF CULTURE 2026' around it, each in different colors.
A colorful street poster features the slogan "Wimborne is the culture catalyst" and an explanation of Wimborne's cultural story. The poster includes images of a woman painting and a paintbrush in a gloved hand, along with vibrant design elements, log
A light blue vertical banner with the text "WIMBORNE TOWN OF CULTURE 2026" and multiple colorful circular logos, hanging from a pole amidst greenery. Next to it, a glass window displays a round sticker with the words "WIMBORNE TOWN OF CULTURE" and th
A person holding a green tote bag with the logo 'WIMBORN TOWN OF CULTURE 2026' in pink, blue, and green colors.
Two individuals paint on canvases with brushes, surrounded by art supplies, during a community art activity. The overlay text says "Thank You" in large yellow letters, with promotional stickers of the Wimborne Town of Culture 2026 logo.
Download partner toolkit (PDF)