Runnymede civic awards

Heathrow - Gold Sponsor

Heathrow is the UK’s international gateway, the largest airport in Europe and the most connected mega hub in the world - connecting to over 230 destinations in nearly 90 countries and welcomes over 82 million passengers a year.

Becky Coffin, Communities and Sustainability Director said:

We are proud to sponsor the Runnymede Civic Awards, celebrating the unsung heroes who make a real difference across the borough. Recognising their contributions is so important - and as a neighbour, we’re dedicated to working alongside our communities to help them thrive.

Rivermede Court Care Home, Cinnamon Luxury Care - Silver Sponsor

Rivermede Court Care Home is part of Cinnamon Care Collection, an award-winning care home group which is proud to be rated as one of the leading care home groups in the UK.

Our purpose-built care home offers the very best residential care and dementia care as well as short term respite care all set within superb, luxurious surroundings.  Every aspect of our care is focused on the individual, with an expert team providing round-the-clock support to residents seeking permanent, convalescence, or short-term respite care. 

Rivermede Court Care Home includes a dedicated dementia community that offers a unique approach that is meaningful, compassionate and tailored to each resident. It has been specially designed to create a ‘dementia-friendly environment’ that is inclusive, personal and welcoming.

Caremark - Silver Sponsor

Caremark is a leading home care provider with a simple mission: to deliver excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or social standing. With over 8,000 customers across the UK and more than 110,000 hours of care delivered each week, we are proud to support people to live safely, happily, and independently in their own homes. Our commitment to professionalism, compassion, joy, and integrity shines through in every visit, every conversation, and every act of care we provide. We are more than a home care company, we are a community of cheerful, reliable people who believe in making life better for others.

Since opening in 2019, Caremark Spelthorne & Runnymede an award-winning provider has proudly delivered exceptional home care across the local area. With over six years of dedicated service, our team has built a strong reputation for friendly, professional support. From companionship and personal care to children’s services and tailored support for individuals with more involved needs, our care assistants go above and beyond every day to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As a local provider deeply rooted in the community, Caremark Spelthorne & Runnymede is delighted to support the Civic Awards and celebrate those who share our commitment to care and kindness.

Avery Healthcare, Virginia Water Care Home - Silver Sponsor

Virginia Water Care Home, part of the Avery Healthcare group, offers round-the-clock residential, dementia and respite care, ensuring residents and their loved one’s experience peace of mind, knowing they are cared for in a safe, nurturing setting. Our home happily accommodates couples and companions who wish to remain together as they continue their care journey and make new memories side by side. Our compassionate team are trained to provide expert care, with a dedicated facility for those living with dementia. Residents are supported to live life well, enjoying their retirement in a comfortable environment. Person-centred care plans are devised to ensure residents receive the most suitable level of care, as and when this is required.

Stanhope-Seta - Silver Sponsor

Stanhope-Seta specialises in the design and manufacture of innovative scientific equipment for quality control applications. Established over 80 years ago, this British, family-owned business based in Chertsey, exports UK manufactured high technology instruments worldwide and has installations in over 120 countries. Our technology is used across a diverse range of products from sustainable aviation fuels through to pharmaceutical applications. The company is the recipient of 4 Queens Awards and One Kings award for Industry, the most recent in 2025 for International Trade. In November 2025 we were recognised for our innovation, winning the Innovation category of the Surrey Business Awards. Stanhope-Seta are long standing supporters of STEM children’s charities, apprenticeship and Internship programmes providing young students exciting opportunities with the aim to challenge and encourage them in their journey to fulfilling STEM careers.

Carry On Coffee - Silver Sponsor

Carry on Coffee is an independent, family-owned business dedicated to serving the community and customers in Virginia Water and Egham making use of South Western Railway services.

Our commitment lies in delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring that our patrons can enjoy a wide selection of premium-quality hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks, pastries and freshly baked pasties, all offered with genuine passion by our team members.

We are pleased to announce that we have been granted the opportunity to expand our operations, with new coffee shops opening soon in Staines and Bracknell.

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to serve the wonderful communities we are part of, and we extend our sincere gratitude for the continued support of our customers, South Western Railway and the Runnymede Borough Council.

Thorpe Park - Venue Sponsor

Thorpe Park Resort is the UK’s most thrilling theme park. Located between the towns of Chertsey and Staines-Upon-Thames in Surrey, the park is operated and owned by Merlin Entertainments and is home to over 30 exhilarating rides including Stealth – the UK’s fastest rollercoaster, as well as unmissable live events and quirky, on-site themed accommodation the Thorpe Shark Cabins.

Brooklands Radio - Media Partner

Brooklands Radio is a not-for-profit station for Surrey that can be heard on the Internet every day with all the best in local features, news, travel and good music.

Behind the station is a great team of over 40 volunteers who are committed to giving local communities a voice, provide education and training for schools, colleges and other bodies and support local voluntary organisations.