New Lights could not function without the generous support of its sponsors.
Valeria Sykes
Valeria Sykes is a private sponsor.
A self-taught artist herself, Valeria’s love of art and belief in its importance as a means of enriching the lives of everyone, irrespective of their background, has led to her support for New Lights.
Valeria was New Lights‘ main sponsor in 2011, and has committed to continuing her support for the next award to be made in 2013.
Swinton Park is a luxury castle hotel set in 200 acres of landscaped parkland in the Yorkshire Dales, just outside the market and brewery town of Masham. It is the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton and is owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family. Facilities at the hotel include a Bird of Prey Centre, Spa, Cookery School and beautiful gardens.
Whilst the hotel is richly furnished with family portraits and antiques, numerous contemporary art exhibitions have been held at the hotel since it opened in 2001. “We are delighted to support young artists from this part of the world, and think that New Lights is a very worthy initiative”, commented Felicity Cunliffe-Lister. www.swintonpark.com
Bon Coeur Fine Wines
Bon Coeur Fine Wines supported New Lights in 2011 and continues to do so, with a simple statement of “Well, it’s nice to give something back, isn’t it”.
James Goodheart started Bon Coeur Fine Wines in 1994 aged 24. It is now one of the UK’s leading small independent wine merchants. He has developed a following among private and corporate customers for providing good quality wine at good prices. James regularly buys wine direct from the Chateaux and has a good understanding of the international wine market. He has a particular passion for investment wines, building up some impressive wine cellars, selling En Primeur wine and broking private client cellars.
Bon Coeur Fine Wines is a family-run business based near Masham in North Yorkshire. It provides wine to private households, businesses and leading hotels, restaurants and pubs throughout the UK.
Bradley and Co
New Lights‘ independent accountants are Bradley and Co. Bradley and Co specialise in supporting small businesses and help a number of charities and community groups.  http://www.bradleyandcocharteredaccountants.co.uk/
Lupton Fawcett
Lupton Fawcett has wide ranging experience in assisting arts and heritage organisations. Many of their lawyers are involved at board level, giving access to both practical and legal experience.
Where Lupton Fawcett differs from other law firms is that their approach sees them get under the skin of the organisation – digging deeper to understand their real objectives, their aspirations and challenges.
