Boston Group has generously signed up as a ?20,000 partner sponsor for the 2011 Isle of Man Commonwealth Youth Games. The games, the biggest multi-sports event ever held on the Island, will take place in sporting venues across the Isle of Man and are set to bring over 1,000 competitors, 250 officials and the world’s media to the Island for the event between 7-13 September 2011.
Boston Group Managing Director Arthur Lancaster said: “Boston Group, through this donation from the Boston Charitable Foundation, is delighted to announce its support of the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games. These games provide aspiring young athletes from across the Commonwealth with unique opportunities and we are thrilled to play our part in helping the Island provide a showcase of excellence.”
Geoff Karran MBE, Chairman of the Organising Committee for the Games welcomed this support saying, “Boston Group’s support is crucial and serves to add momentum to what will be a landmark event for the Island on the global stage. We have the honour of being the first small nation to be awarded the hosting of the Commonwealth Youth Games and we extend a warm welcome to all nations of the Commonwealth to come to our Island to compete in what we hope will be a friendly yet very competitive Games. We are determined to make these Games one that will be favourably remembered by all – competitors, officials and spectators - and our partners, including Boston Group, will play a key part in that.”
Boston Group, that includes Portal Fund Administration, was founded in 2002 and now employing 50 staff is an independent, privately owned company that provides a range of financial and consultancy services to high net worth individuals and their families.