INDUSTRY
Public & Destination
CLIENT TYPE
Explorer / Speaker
TIMELINE
Active Client
KEY RESULT
Partnership approach reframed for stronger sponsorship conversations
I’ve only recently started working with Chris and Hartley Consulting & Events, but I can already see the value he brings. Chris has helped me think differently about the types of businesses and organisations we should be approaching for sponsorship and support and has provided clear guidance on creating partnership opportunities that genuinely appeal to potential supporters.
Chris is incredibly well connected across the city and wider region. His passion to support me, combined with his extensive network and ability to open doors, will be invaluable as I look to raise the vital funds needed to deliver my Rediscover Arctic project. I’m excited about what we can achieve together and the opportunities his experience and connections will create.
The Challenge
Mark Wood Explorer is preparing to raise the vital funds needed to deliver the Rediscover Arctic project. The challenge is not only to find supporters, but to present sponsorship opportunities in a way that resonates with businesses, public organisations, and regional partners who can see clear alignment with exploration, education, environmental commitment, and community impact.

Our Approach
Built partnership value
Helped rethink the types of businesses and organisations that should be approached for sponsorship and support.
Built partnership value
Provided guidance on how to create partnership opportunities that genuinely appeal to potential supporters.
Opened regional doors
Used Chris’s regional connections to identify warmer routes into businesses, organisations, and decision-makers.
Shaped the funding story
Clarified the Rediscover Arctic funding story so potential sponsors can understand the value, purpose, and opportunity behind the project.
The Results
Clearer thinking around which organisations to approach for support
Stronger partnership opportunities shaped for potential sponsors
Access to Chris’s regional network and relationship-led introductions
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