Doncaster Chamber and Club Doncaster Announce Strengthened Partnership Through Patronage and 100Club Gold Membership

Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and Club Doncaster are proud to announce a new partnership that brings two leading organisations together in support of Doncaster’s growth, prosperity, and community spirit. 

As part of this collaboration, Club Doncaster has officially joined Doncaster Chamber as a Patron, one of the Chamber’s most prestigious membership tiers. In this role, Club Doncaster will not only enjoy enhanced access to the Chamber’s extensive networks, resources, and advocacy work, but will also play a central role in shaping the future of Doncaster’s business landscape. At the same time, Doncaster Chamber has joined the 100Club - Club Doncaster’s influential partner programme - as a Gold Partner, connecting with an exclusive group of businesses that are passionate about sport, community, and enterprise. 

Patronage is reserved for organisations that want to take an active, visible role in Doncaster’s success. It offers a seat at the table when it comes to shaping the city’s business agenda and provides direct involvement in high-level discussions and policy influence. Patrons enjoy profile-raising opportunities through the Chamber’s communications, campaigns, and events, as well as stronger connections with key decision-makers across both the public and private sectors. Just as importantly, it gives them a platform to champion causes that matter most to Doncaster’s community and economy. 

By stepping into this role, Club Doncaster is signalling its long-term commitment to the city beyond sport. With its broad reach across football, rugby, and charitable programmes, it will add a unique perspective to the Chamber’s collective voice, which represents businesses of all sizes and sectors. For Chamber members, Club Doncaster’s involvement will bring fresh opportunities for collaboration, new avenues to engage with the community, and an influential ally in efforts to attract investment and promote Doncaster as a thriving place to live and work. 

Club Doncaster is already known as the umbrella organisation that unites Doncaster Rovers Football Club, Doncaster Rugby League, and the Club Doncaster Foundation. Through its Foundation and the 100Club, it works with hundreds of local organisations to create positive social impact and to inspire pride across the borough. By becoming a Patron, Club Doncaster is further cementing its place at the heart of Doncaster’s business ecosystem, demonstrating that sport and enterprise are powerful partners in driving growth. At the same time, Doncaster Chamber’s new role as a Gold Partner of the 100Club will allow it to build deeper ties with businesses that are not only commercially ambitious but also committed to giving back to the community. 

Together, both organisations are now positioned to champion Doncaster on the regional and national stage, while providing enhanced opportunities for local enterprises to grow and thrive. This collaboration will also foster closer relationships between sport, business, and community initiatives, creating a united front that highlights Doncaster as a modern, ambitious, and investable city. 

Jade Dyer, Chief Operating Officer at Doncaster Chamber responds to this announcement: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Club Doncaster as one of our valued Patrons. Patronage is the highest level of Chamber membership and is reserved for organisations that truly care about Doncaster’s future, so it is fantastic to see such a well-respected and influential organisation stepping into this role. 

“Club Doncaster’s reach across sport, business and community life makes them a perfect fit for patronage, and we know their involvement will add enormous value to our collective work. We look forward to working closely with them to champion our city, create new opportunities for local businesses, and continue to put Doncaster on the map as a great place to live, work and invest.”

 

Shaun Lockwood, Chief Commercial Officer at Club Doncaster, said: “This is more than a partnership—it’s a statement of shared ambition for Doncaster. By working more closely with the Chamber, we’re reinforcing our commitment to the city’s growth, both economically and socially.

“With Club Doncaster becoming a Chamber Patron and the Chamber joining our 100 Club as a Gold partner, it creates a stronger, more connected business-sport-community alliance.”

 

Gaynor Waddington, Head of Partnerships at Club Doncaster, also commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Doncaster Chamber as a Gold Partner of our 100 Club. With the Chamber’s extensive network and expertise, we are confident this collaboration will create even more opportunities for local businesses to thrive.”