BEST BUSINESS SERVING SPORT – up to £15m Turnover
Barmy Army
The Barmy Army is a world-renowned cricket supporters’ group that has evolved into a full-service Members experience brand. Operating with a turnover under £3 million, we deliver unforgettable cricket experiences through travel, tickets, merchandise, membership, events, and digital content.
Our goals were to provide an all year round membership offering, increase tour and ticket opportunities and create new engaging offerings via competitions, partnerships and digital engagement. All of this had to be achieved under tight resource constraints, fluctuating global travel conditions, and against the backdrop of changing fan expectations.
We delivered an integrated brand experience, weaving together every Member touchpoint. This includes a Member Rewards platform, Barmy Army events, Tickets, Tours, Merchandise and Content and Community.
The results have covered, Engaged and growing Membership base, Consistent 5 star feedback on Tours, Enhanced Merchandise offering, Engaged social media following, More than 2,500 members travelling to the Ashes.
Corporate and Sporting Events
Corporate & Sporting Events is a leader in delivering world-class logistical and management solutions for the sports industry in the UK and on an international scale, with a track record of over 750 managed major events.
Having established its own unique business model, underpinned by decades of experience in logistics, CSE provides a full suite of sport event management solutions from inception to completion, with exceptional customer service. As such, not only has the business scaled its revenue by an impressive 60% within the last 5 years, but it has also secured long-standing partnerships with internationally recognised sporting bodies, including World Athletics, UCI, FINA, England Hockey, British Gymnastics, London Marathon and the LTA.
Gymfinity Gymnastics
We believe we are more than just a sports business — we are a community, a family, and a safe space for children of all ages and abilities. Based in Manchester, we offer high-quality gymnastics in a nurturing environment, where every child is supported to grow in confidence, skill, and wellbeing.
Over the past year, we’ve expanded into a larger facility, significantly increased our membership, and developed new programmes to ensure gymnastics is accessible to everyone — including children with special educational needs. We’ve invested in staff development, creating pathways for coaches to grow their careers, and introduced competition and achievement frameworks that motivate all levels of ability.
What we believe makes our club special is the balance we’ve achieved: combining national competitive success with grassroots inclusivity and genuine care for every child. We work closely with schools, families, and local organisations to ensure no child is left behind and every child that walks in the door feels like a champion!
Our club is a vibrant place of energy, growth and fun — a place where children feel safe, supported, and proud to belong. We’re honoured to be considered for Sports Club of the Year.
Newfields
Newfields is the UK’s largest specialist immigration law firm outside London and the market leader in sports immigration. Founded in 2017 by rugby enthusiast Glyn Lloyd, the firm was built to support professional sports clubs and governing bodies navigating the complexities of international player and staff movement.
From near-closure during the pandemic, Newfields boldly redefined its vision: to become the UK’s leading regional business and sports immigration firm, offering fixed-fee, sector-specific services and a client-first approach. It built the UK’s only dedicated sports immigration team and launched four specialist delivery streams covering Athlete, Executive, Family, and Health support – an industry first.
With zero marketing spend, the firm’s growth has been powered by relationships, reputation, and results: 286% revenue growth since 2021, a 116% increase in sport visas, 100% client retention, and a flawless approval record. Today, Newfields represents 9 of 10 Premiership Rugby clubs, all professional rugby league sides, 30% of EFL Championship clubs, and multiple national governing bodies.
Recognised with multiple awards in 2025 and author of a landmark global football transfers guide, Newfields continues to set new standards for sports immigration services – delivering rapid, expert, and relationship-led legal support at the heart of elite sport.
Premier Sports Network
Premier Sports Network is a leading private network that successfully connects professionals across the global sports industry.
Since it was established in 2015 by Founder and CEO, Spencer Hidge, PSN has evolved from an events-based business which hosted a series of industry conferences across key topics, such as Player Care and Finance in Sport, to being the central hub of the sports industry connecting more than 46,000 members who represent international sports rights holders, athletes, agencies and more via its strictly invitation only and private network.
Stadion
Stadion is a world-class product, technology, and integration specialist transforming how fans connect with sport. Our mission is to deliver the ultimate fan experience by combining outstanding design, intuitive UX, and cutting-edge innovation. As strategic partners to some of the most ambitious sports organisations globally, we lead with bold product thinking and digital strategy – driving measurable engagement, revenue growth, and long-term ROI.
We enable our clients to operate as modern, direct-to-consumer brands by unifying complex digital ecosystems across content, commerce, and fan data. From ticketing and retail to subscriptions, membership, and loyalty, our platforms power seamless, end-to-end user journeys that maximise both fan satisfaction and commercial return.
Our core product suite includes Publishing Hub, a powerful digital publishing platform used to deliver world-class websites, mobile apps, and OTT services; and OneBasket, a unified transaction layer that brings together ticketing, merchandise, hospitality, memberships, and more into a single, streamlined purchase journey. And our next-generation membership, loyalty, and data platform further enhances the connected and personalised fan experience.
Stadion’s clients include leading Premier League and Champions League football clubs, elite rugby teams, Olympic federations, international governing bodies, and global digital publishers.
