Following an uncertain but busy year, The Slatter Group continues to expand, continually investing in our people and technology. We’ve been catching up with some of our newest recruits to welcome them to the team whilst getting an insight into their new roles and past experience.

Stephan Edwards joined us as an estimator in late March, along with fellow newcomers Andy and Chris. All three are already proving to be great additions to our sales, design and planning teams!

Hi Stephan, welcome to the company! How have your first few weeks been?

It has been fantastic. I’ve been here for just over a month now and from day one everyone has been so warm and welcoming. I have managed to visit some of our live sites and have been really impressed with the works and attention to detail that our site managers are producing.

 

Tell us a little bit about your background

After I left school, I took an apprenticeship doing general building works then moved on into decorative horticulture. After college, I worked for a hard landscaping company then took the plunge and set up my own landscaping company 7 years later, working on bespoke garden designs and restaurant gardens throughout Warwickshire and the West Midlands. In 2016 I became the estimator for a commercial landscaping company in the West Midlands which led me to becoming a Senior Estimator for a national landscape company, then to my most recent role as Head of Commercial and Operations for a pan European landscape group.

 

Can you tell us a bit about your new role as Estimator and the team you’ve joined?

My role is to receive new enquiries from different sport disciplines and build a competitive tender that is beneficial for all parties. The role varies from day to day: from reviewing specifications to going to site and surveying the proposed areas, then trying to look at the project from all angles to ensure that the client is getting the very best value for their project.

How has the sports construction industry changed over recent years?

As I am still fairly new to the sports construction side it’s hard for me to go into too much detail – but speaking with the team, I’ve learned that the most significant advances within our industry are the parts that you don’t often see. Improved works to preparation and drainage systems for example are greatly improving the performance and longevity of playing surfaces themselves.

With the UK, like other countries, in and out of lockdown over the past year, how has the industry had to adapt?

I spent nearly all three lockdowns working in the housebuilding sector and it has been testing to say the least. Housebuilding, as with sports construction, never really stopped, so ensuring the safety and wellbeing of site teams whilst hitting deadlines was a key role for me in 2020. The one good thing that I did see was the camaraderie between trades on site and in person. If one good thing can come out of this pandemic, then I hope this continues within the industry!

What are the biggest challenges you find that our customers are facing?

Everybody is essentially a year behind, so planning, funding and everything else in between is taking longer. The pandemic has also caused problems with procuring materials too. Timber, plastics components, and concrete products have a much longer lead time which also leads to price rises due to supply and demand.

What are the biggest challenges for you as an Estimator?

For me it is making sure our clients get the very best from their projects whilst being viable. There is so much literature and different specifications to read through, making sure we have captured every element is key to a project’s success.

What attracted you to your role at S&C Slatter?

S&C Slatter are the leading sport construction company in the UK. From my interview with Ben, I had a great feeling about this company. I love most sports, so combining this with work is an absolute dream for me. My Partner always tells me I spend too much time reading about and watching sports but now I have a great excuse!

What advice would you give to any organisations planning a new sports construction project?

Seek advice. Whether it is a consultant, S&C Slatter or other recently developed sports facilities, there is so much groundwork that has to go in and the key is to have this ready for a smooth transition. Our Sales team and design and planning team have a wealth of knowledge and are always willing to help.

Finally, what do you like to do outside of work?

I love gardening and have a young family who like to keep me busy all the time. When I do get a chance to escape, I love to watch Coventry City FC or Coventry RFC – who play on a pitch built by S&C Slatter! If I am very lucky, I like to meet up with my friends in Wales to watch the rugby.

 

Thanks so much to Stephan for taking the time to do this Q&A with us – welcome to the team!

Get in touch

Our estimators are on hand to give you the best possible understanding of what’s possible on site, and at what projected cost.

If you’re considering a sports construction project and want to ensure maximum quality with minimal risk, get in touch with Stephan and the team on 01635 345 21 or email info@sandcslatter.com.

We are delighted that following testing by Labosport, Salesian College’s 3G Pitch has successfully retained its World Rugby Regulation 22 Certification, four years after the pitch’s construction in 2017.

The 3G artificial turf pitch was constructed by S&C Slatter and completed in March 2017 and also features fencing, floodlighting, a spectator area and equipment for rugby and football, all delivered by our in-house teams.

Advantage Salesian

Salesian College is an independent Catholic grammar school for boys aged 11-18 with a co-educational sixth form. The school’s extra-curricular programme is an important part of its offering, with all newcomers to the school enjoying one games afternoon (the equivalent of two lessons) and one dedicated PE lesson per week as part of the year 7 curriculum.

With a busy programme of sports both within the curriculum and as part of the school’s extra-curricular offering, the school required an all-weather pitch that could handle both rugby and football, delivering consistent safety and performance standards throughout the year.

The 3G artificial turf pitch was constructed to World Rugby Regulation 22 performance standard in 2017, featuring a cutting-edge artificial turf system from our exclusive World Rugby and FIFA Preferred turf producer partners FieldTurf.

Named in honour of the school’s former headmaster, Patrick Wilson, the pitch was officially opened by Mr Wilson and former All-Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick in a ceremony followed by a match which saw the school’s First XV continue their unbeaten run in a fitting victory over Halliford School.

Re-tested in March 2021 by Labosport, the pitch encountered no issues during performance testing, passing with flying colours. The report confirms that the pitch continues to perform to World Rugby Regulation 22 standards, a certification it will now hold until 2023 when it will be re-tested again.

 

World Rugby Preferred

Salesian College’s 3G Pitch is just one of many World Rugby Regulation 22 Certified rugby pitches we have constructed, in exclusive partnership with World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer‘s FieldTurf.

You can see a selection of additional World Rugby Regulation 22 pitches we have constructed below:

One of a handful of Preferred Turf Producers, FieldTurf were selected by World Rugby as a company who “practice the highest possible standards of manufacturing in rugby turf”, “to assist facilities to identify to highest possible player welfare and performance standards”.

It’s not just about the surface, however. As with any true partnership, it takes the combination of our 30 years’ expertise in sports construction, with FieldTurf’s innovative artificial turf technology, to produce pitches built to World Rugby Regulation 22 certification, that continue to perform to that same standard year after year.

World Rugby Regulation 22 was introduced in 2003 to ensure that 3G artificial turf pitches are built to replicate the performance and safety of good quality natural grass, with sufficient durability. Most recently revised in 2020, the Rugby Turf Performance Specification produced by World Rugby is a “rigorous testing programme for artificial turf” that assesses safety, performance and durability and encourages the continual improvement of rugby turf.

 

 

With the school’s fantastic approach to social media and video streaming, it’s been wonderful to see the Wilson Pitch be put through a rigorous testing of its own by pupils and the local community, with inter-house and inter-school tournaments for rugby and football held on the pitch alongside regular PE lessons, with Salesian College’s teams achieving fantastic results over the years.

We’re thrilled that the 3G Pitch has once again passed World Rugby’s testing programme, remaining World Rugby Regulation 22 compliant until 2023 when we’ll be excited to see the pitch re-tested once more!

Winning Partnership for Rugby

S&C Slatter works exclusively with World Rugby preferred turf supplier FieldTurf to construct first-class rugby pitches for schools, universities and rugby clubs, including the Championship’s first-ever 3G Pitch at Coventry RFC.

Work with us to ensure your pitch is constructed to the highest standards of performance, safety and durability.

With in-house expertise across design, planning, construction and maintenance, get in touch now to discuss your rugby needs.

Call 01635 34521 or email info@sandcslatter.com

Today is a very exciting day for S&C Slatter – we’re celebrating our 30th Anniversary!

Ensuring current guidelines were adhered to, we were thrilled to be able to present the Slatter family with a small gift to mark the occasion and celebrate the strong growth and sustained levels of customer delight achieved over the past 30 years.

Celebrations at Stephen’s Yard

Ben O’Connor, Managing Director, and Jason Douglass, Group Director, presented members of the Slatter family with a 30th anniversary gift on Wednesday 12th May at our offices in Enborne, home to the company since 1994 and named after our late co-founder, Stephen Slatter.

To overcome coronavirus restrictions and ensure employees working across the country could get involved in the celebrations, personal video messages were recorded and gifted to the family alongside a specially made 30th celebration cake.

 

Ben O’Connor, S&C Slatter Managing Director, commented:

“S&C Slatter’s legacy extends beyond just the thousands of fantastic sports facilities we have delivered in the last 30 years. The long-term employment, personal development and incomes the company has provided for families based both locally and nationally is a source of great pride. We’re honoured to have built a company with long-term sustainable growth and a team of brilliant individuals that thrives together, with a deep-rooted commitment to honesty and integrity.”

30 years of hard-won success

Founded in 1991 by Stephen and Caroline Slatter as a maintenance, cricket and play provider, S&C Slatter has evolved to become an industry leader in the design and construction of sports pitches, courts, athletics tracks and associated facilities. Operating on the founding values of quality and integrity, the company has earned an exceptional reputation for quality, value and first-class customer service, resulting in continued growth over the last 30 years.

Enjoying rapid expansion under the leadership of current CEO, David Slatter, we have a long list of achievements to be proud of, from becoming the world’s first International Hockey Federation (FIH) Certified Field Builder to delivering Europe’s first Major League Baseball field at the London Stadium.

You can see more of our achievements in our company timeline or by viewing our video below:

It’s not only about elite sport however, with a proud history of delivering first-class sports facilities at a local, regional and global level, putting the same level of care, workmanship and pride into every project, regardless of size. Perhaps the most recent example of this is the completion of a much-loved athletics track for Castle Primary School, while simultaneously commencing works on two world-class athletics tracks as part of the Alexander Stadium redevelopment.

 

Jason Douglass, Group Director, commented:

“In my 10+ years at the company, it’s been a pleasure to witness such enormous growth, thanks in no small part to the continued leadership and presence of the Slatter family. The shared vision, intelligence, direction and integrity in which the business and employees operate reflects our heritage, advancement and the core family values upon which S&C Slatter was founded.”

Maintaining the family ethos

An important part of S&C Slatter’s success has been maintaining the family values Stephen and Caroline founded the company upon. David’s two brothers Philip and Mark Slatter also work with the company – Philip heading up the Cricket,Play & Maintenance divisions and Mark working with White Horse Contractors, acquired by the company in 2019.

With over 100 employees, staff retention has remained high, with many employees having worked at the company for over 20 years – a testament to the wider family feel that has been retained despite substantial growth.

With exciting new partnerships recently announced in the athletics, finance and hybrid turf sectors plus major projects in the works, S&C Slatter is showing no sign of slowing down, with the next 30 years looking just as bright as the last.

30 Years of Sporting Excellence

S&C Slatter have evolved to become a leading one-stop shop for sports facility design, planning, finance, construction and maintenance.

We’re committed to providing first-class sports facilities and associated infrastructure for top performance, maximum use and longevity.

Get in touch now to discuss your needs.

Call 01635 34521 or email info@sandcslatter.com

Following an uncertain but busy year, The Slatter Group continues to expand, continually investing in our people and technology. We’ve been catching up with some of our newest recruits to welcome them to the team whilst getting an insight into their new roles and past experience.

Andy Cackett joined the team in late March, utilising his skills to support our design and estimating teams.

Hi Andy, welcome to the company! How has your first month been?

I have really enjoyed my first month here and the time has flown by. It feels like I’ve been at the company for years, which I believe is a true testament to the people and running of S&C Slatter.

 

Tell us a little bit about your background

Having finished secondary school, I decided to look for a job rather than continue with education. I started working with an electrical firm undertaking their design work, along with assisting the estimating teams. My role quickly progressed and I worked my way to Estimating Manager for the London branch.

For some of the following years, my focus was then on assisting with the AutoCAD Design work on the 2012 Olympics which was a real highlight of my time in this role. From here, I’ve since worked as an estimator for main contractors such as Kier & Francis Construction.

 

Can you tell us a bit about your new role as Project Designer and the team you’ve joined?

My new role is a split role, undertaking CAD requirements, along with estimating within the sales team.
The role requires a great level of accuracy and attention to detail. Luckily with Chris and Stephan joining also, this is covered.

How has the design and planning industry changed over recent years?

Like so many other industries, design and planning, along with construction, has evolved with the requirements of peoples wants and needs. You can see these in technology, health and safety demand, and the qualifications and skills within the teams delivering them.  

With the UK, like other countries, in and out of lockdown over the past year, how has the industry had to adapt? 

With construction on site slowing for a small period, the drive for the planning of future work seems to have positively picked back up once again.

What are the biggest challenges currently facing customers and design & planning providers?

Time, material availability and budgets. With more work being undertaken on local small-scale projects, and large (such as HS2), this means less availability of materials and increasing costs. Planning, therefore, is key.

What attracted you to your role at S&C Slatter?

Having found the open position, and learning about S&C Slatter, the attraction was to become part of a market-leading company that fitted my love for sport & lifestyle. It also gave me the opportunity to reintroduce my AutoCAD experience back into day-to-day life. Having now been here for a month, I just wish the opportunity would have come sooner.

What advice would you give to any organisations planning a new sports construction project?

I believe the key areas of delivering a successful project are honesty, precision planning and a deep understanding of the end goal/use and how best to achieve this.
Having visited a few great S&C Projects now, it seems word of mouth between colleges, clubs and ground teams are of great benefit, so I think seeking the guidance of colleagues and similar institutions is an important step in understanding the quality of contractor you’re considering.

Finally, what do you like to do outside of work?

With a new baby boy arriving just last week, and a daughter who is three, “downtime” is pretty busy and spent mainly playing in the garden and jumping on the trampoline. If I manage to escape, it’s normally for DIY, running, swimming or keeping fit in different ways. Standing still or stopping just isn’t my thing.

 

Thanks so much to Andy for taking the time to do this Q&A with us – especially during such a busy time! Welcome to the team and congratulations on your new arrival!

Get in touch

Our estimators are on hand to give you the best possible understanding of what’s possible on site, and at what projected cost.

Our designers will bring your project to life with conceptual and technical design, delivering on your objectives while utilising our vast experience to maximise value.

If you’re considering a sports construction project and want to ensure maximum quality with minimal risk, get in touch with Andy and the team on 01635 345 21 or email info@sandcslatter.com.

Following an uncertain but busy year, The Slatter Group continues to expand, continually investing in our people and technology. We’ve been catching up with some of our newest recruits to welcome them to the team whilst getting an insight into their new roles and past experience.

Chris Hutton joined our busy sales and estimating team in late March, bringing with him a varied background in the sports sector.

Hi Chris, welcome to the company! How have your first couple of weeks been?

The first few weeks have been great, all the team have been very welcoming and happy to help with any questions. The first few weeks have been set to give myself and Andy (our other new estimator) a detailed induction and introduction to the company.

 

Tell us a little bit about your background

I started working as a Golf greenkeeper when I finished school at 16, working my way up to course manager while studying in Horticulture and mechanics. I decided to leave greenkeeping after 12 years in 2010 to work in contracts management. Five years ago I made the move from a contracts managing role to estimator.

 

Can you tell us a bit about your new role as Estimator and the team you’ve joined?

My new role as estimator is within the sales team. My role requires me to price the works for our projects, which requires a good level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure what we price is deliverable.

Have you noticed any changes in the industry over recent years?

I am still relatively new to the sports construction industry, but I would say that the difficulties the industry is currently facing is the same as the broader construction industry. Covid has meant that budgets have become tighter and competition to win projects have become stronger.

With the UK currently in lockdown, how have rules had to adapt?

Remote working is the biggest change and way we have needed to adapt. The team on the ground have had to ensure that new and changing Health & Safety processes are always up to date and successfully implemented.

What are the biggest challenges you find that our customers are facing?

Budgets. Covid has meant there is a little less money available to spend on projects. Many supplies items have also increased meaning that budgets do not go as far as they once did.

What are the biggest challenges for you as an Estimator?

Finding ways to give the customer what they want for the right money. This means that many projects need to have a level of creative thinking and problem solving.

What attracted you to your role at S&C Slatter?

The attraction was the company being market-leading in the industry and a family run company. From my background in sports turf and my love for all things sport it is great to see so many sporting facilities being developed!

What advice would you give to any organisations planning a new sports construction project?

From what I have seen over the past few weeks, the advice and support that a company like S&C Slatter gives is second to none. It is a big investment, and the team are happy to give their advice and guide customers to make the best decisions for their project based on their needs.

Finally, what do you like to do outside of work?

I have three boys who are all very active – much of the weekend is spent watching them from the side-lines on football and rugby pitches! When I get some free time to myself it is spent on the golf course.

 

Thanks so much to Chris for taking the time to do this Q&A with us – welcome to the team!

Get in touch

Our estimators are on hand to give you the best possible understanding of what’s possible on site, and at what projected cost.

If you’re considering a sports construction project and want to ensure maximum quality with minimal risk, get in touch with Chris and the team on 01635 345 21 or email info@sandcslatter.com.

S&C Slatter are thrilled to share that Royal Holloway University’s sand-dressed hockey pitch has once again retained its FIH National Field Certification, seven years after construction, under the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Quality Programme.

The sand-dressed hockey pitch was delivered as part of a wider sports hub constructed by S&C Slatter for the university in 2014, featuring facilities for hockey, football, rugby, lacrosse, tennis, netball, cricket and more!

FIH(igh) Quality Hockey

Royal Holloway’s hockey club boasts over 150 members and is the largest sports club on the university’s campus. With this in mind, the university required a pitch that would deliver high performance standards consistently without impacting its lifespan – all while withstanding the high levels of usage by the university’s six dedicated hockey teams.

The sand-dressed pitch was constructed to FIH National standard in 2014, certified for National, Regional and Club level hockey. Seven years after construction we’re thrilled (but unsurprised!) that the pitch, which is also maintained by our expert Maintenance Division, continues to deliver to the high performance standard it was built to.

The pitch was re-tested by an independent third party in March and successfully retains its FIH National Certification which will now remain in place until 2023.

As the world’s first FIH Certified Field Builder, S&C Slatter are proud supporters of the FIH Quality Programme for Hockey Turf and are well versed in designing and constructing hockey pitches to the high standards by the FIH, from Multi-sport to Global Certification. Working only with the best sports surface producers, our exclusive artificial turf partners FieldTurf are FIH Preferred Suppliers.

 

Alastair Cox, Facilities and Quality Programme Manager, International Hockey Federation (FIH), commented:

This pitch’s ability to retain FIH Certification over a prolonged period shows the benefits of selecting a high quality FIH approved hockey turf and appointing an FIH Certified Field Builder to construct the pitch.  Quality always matters, that is why the FIH applaud best practice, as so clearly demonstrated at this site.”

 

Building a home for sport at Royal Holloway

The university’s hockey pitch was delivered as part of a major sports centre redevelopment on the university’s main campus in 2014, where S&C Slatter constructed:

  • A new 3G pitch for rugby, football and American football, to FIFA Quality and World Rugby Regulation 22 performance standards
  • A new sand-dressed hockey pitch for hockey and lacrosse, to FIH National performance standard
  • 3x netball and 4x tennis courts
  • Multi-use games area (MUGA) for small sided basketball and football as well as fitness activities, complete with a running track for training around the perimeter
  • Natural turf cricket square
  • Car park construction, fencing and floodlighting

It’s been a joy to see the impact of the facility at the university over the years and we’re delighted to continue our partnership, maintaining these first-class facilities to ensure students enjoy many more years of top performance!

Winning Partnership for Hockey

S&C Slatter and FieldTurf have delivered more hockey pitches to FIH Global Certification in the UK than any other contractor.

We’re committed to providing first-class pitches for top performance, maximum use and longevity.

With in-house expertise across design, planning, construction and maintenance, get in touch now to discuss your hockey needs.

Call 01635 34521 or email info@sandcslatter.com

GrassMaster Solutions, hybrid turf production partner to our sister company White Horse Contractors, today unveiled the latest innovation in hybrid installation technology: the GrassMaster Gen-S.

The new machinery offers a faster, lighter, eco-friendly stitching method for the installation of GrassMaster Solutions’ market-leading hybrid grass systems.

Cutting installation time down by 40%

With over 5million m2 of GrassMaster Solutions hybrid turf installed worldwide and utilised at the highest levels of elite sport, the Gen-S is the latest addition to the company’s installation fleet, the result of continued investment in people, technology and equipment.

The advanced technology of the new Gen-S delivers accurate and variable stitch spacing and depth. With the robust hydraulic stitching unit cutting down installation time, GrassMaster’s experienced installation teams can now deliver the world’s most proven hybrid technology, faster.

 

Benjamin Huneau, General Manager, GrassMaster Solutions, commented:

We are excited about this latest addition which further extends our market-leading proposition within the hybrid grass sector. The Gen-S is electrically powered and allows our experienced installation teams to stitch a GrassMaster pitch more quickly.”

 

Plug and play

The new Gen-S machine is electrically powered which – combined with the shorter stitching time – reduces the energy consumed in the installation process. This power option will surely prove a bonus for carbon-conscious clients and demonstrates GrassMaster Solutions’ – and parent company Tarkett Sports – continued commitment to improving sustainability.

 

Increased protection

As well as delivering faster, eco-friendly, hybrid turf stitching, the new GrassMaster Gen-S is the company’s lightest machine yet, providing enhanced protection for the 100% natural grass turf utilised in the world’s leading hybrid turf pitches – each pitch reinforced with 20 million in-house produced high-performance monofilament fibres (HPF).

 

Benjamin added:

The new light weight machine allows for lower down-pressures on the surface, thus reducing the machine’s impact when working on young grass.”

 

Trusted performance

GrassMaster hybrid turf pitches are used for elite competition worldwide, featured in the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, NFL and UEFA European Championships. With 75% of Premier League teams playing on GrassMaster hybrid pitches, the innovators of hybrid turf technology continue to lead from the front, with the new Gen-S technology providing clients with the confidence of 800+ proven installations, combined with improved stitching quality, fibre resilience and speed of installation.

Following the announcement of White Horse Contractors’ partnership with GrassMaster Solutions for hybrid turf construction, clients now have the opportunity to construct the most proven hybrid turf surface, all with the benefit of shorter, eco-friendly installation and enhanced natural grass protection.

Learn more about GrassMaster hybrid turf.

 

For more information call 01635 34521 or email enquiries@slattersportsconstruction.com

S&C Slatter are thrilled to be on-site at Wimborne Town FC’s New Cuthbury ground, commencing works on a brand new 3G artificial turf training pitch.

In with the new (Cuthbury)

In November 2020, Wimborne Town FC said a final farewell to their old Cuthbury ground – home to the club for more than 100 years – and embarked on a new chapter at a purpose-built facility, New Cuthbury, on nearby Parmiter Drive.

S&C Slatter are no strangers to the ambitious new development, partially funded through developer relocation. As the leading 3G Pitch supplier for non-league football, Wimborne Town FC recognised the significant benefits our extensive experience and in-house group offering would bring to the project.

Well-versed in football club relocation, our dedicated Design and Planning division supported the club in securing planning permission, with the club selecting our superior design specification, delivering the entire facility layout to The FA’s Sports Ground Grading C, suitable for the National League System.

Works on the 3G artificial turf training pitch commenced on Monday 22nd March and mark the final stage of the project, following the completion of the club’s new natural turf stadia pitch by our sister company White Horse Contractors. The facility also features a new clubhouse, car park and spectator areas.

Future-proofing football with 3G

Our construction teams are already familiar with the facility, with our in-house Surfacing and Civils teams having delivered ancillary footpath construction, fencing and floodlighting for the ground.

The new 3G Pitch will feature the latest upgraded XM7 artificial turf system from our exclusive partners FieldTurf (FIFA Preferred Turf Producers), chosen to meet the required FIFA performance standard*.

*Testing and certification will take place on completion of the pitch.

 

The training pitch will also feature new perimeter fencing and a spectator area, so the pitch can be utilised for match play when required. With 3G Pitches designed to handle 60-80 hours of play per week, the new pitch will enable all-weather on-site training for The Magpie’s 1st, Reserve and Junior teams, allowing the club to protect the condition and performance of the natural turf stadia pitch for optimum match play.

The 3G pitch will also play a key role in the growth of football in the community, with the club offering soccer schools, walking football, Wimborne Town FC’s Football Academy and dedicated development centre. The high usage capacity will also enable the club to hire out the pitch for external use, generating additional revenue to reinvest in the club’s future.

We’re thrilled to be back on-site at the New Cuthbury to deliver the final stage of Wimborne Town FC’s relocation works, marking a distinct move into the future for the 143-year-old club.

Transforming the game in non-league football

S&C Slatter are the leading contractor for non-league football 3G Stadia & Training Pitches.

We have delivered more pitches to the highest levels of non-league football than any other.

We’re committed to providing first-class pitches for top performance, maximum use and longevity, with the certifications and success rate to prove it.

With in-house expertise across design, planning, construction and maintenance, get in touch now to discuss your needs. Call 01635 34521 or email info@sandcslatter.com

S&C Slatter are pleased to announce our exciting new partnership with experienced finance brokers Buckingham Leasing.

As leading sports construction specialists since 1991, we’re thrilled to combine our expertise with Buckingham Leasing’s proven history in delivering flexible and competitive financial solutions.

Through our exclusive new partnership, clients can now (subject to approval) fund, construct and maintain sports pitches, athletics tracks and playing courts through one dedicated point of contact.

Fund a new 3G pitch for as little as £8,300 a month

With competitive finance rates equating to as little as £8,300 a month over 7 years for a brand new 3G Pitch, the partnership will empower schools, universities, clubs and councils to fund and build sports facilities with greatly reduced up-front costs.

Our three finance options provide an alternative, affordable route for sports facility funding, construction and maintenance. Delivered through one point of contact, organisations can spread the cost of their investment over time to maximise cash flow, realise tax benefits and better forecast business expenditure.

Together, S&C Slatter and Buckingham Leasing will offer construction and finance packages across three finance solutions: sports operating leases, hire purchase agreements and finance leases.

Find out more about the benefits of each finance option below:

Specialists in sports facility finance

Buckingham Leasing is a leading supplier of business and asset finance supporting companies from all sectors across the UK. With expertise in the grounds care, sport and leisure markets, clients include Crystal Palace F.C., Wellington College, University of Reading, Blenheim High School and Amersham Town Council.

Regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Buckingham Leasing offers credit through their own fund base as well as having access to lines of credit through major world banks, putting them in the best position to provide flexible and competitive financial solutions for small and large businesses alike.

Clients will benefit from both companies’ commitment to excellence and innovation, teamed with 50+ years’ combined heritage in delivering first-class sporting facilities.

Jason Douglass, S&C Slatter Group Director, commented:

We are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with Buckingham Leasing. Having worked together previously to help clients protect cash-flow while delivering stunning new facilities, we’re delighted to offer this unique package at a time when the benefits of finance couldn’t be clearer”.

Build now, pay later

With a variety of benefits across our three finance solutions, clients can take advantage of options such zero deposits, payment deferrals and tax relief*. In some cases, this means your facility can be constructed – and generating revenue through hire – before you even begin your repayments. Read our case study to find out how the John Madejski Academy offset their operating lease repayments with facility hire.

*Subject to approval and specification, some options are specific to certain finance types, please see each individual page for more detail.

Under our new partnership, Buckingham Finance are able to offer eligible organisations financing to fund a variety of new-build and refurbishment projects, including:

For many of these, clients can even include fencing, floodlighting and maintenance in their project, financed over the same term.

During a challenging time for all sectors, we’re thrilled to begin our exciting new partnership with Buckingham Leasing, delivering first-class sports facility funding and construction through bespoke financial solutions, tailored to each of our clients.

Ian Bridges, Managing Director Buckingham Leasing, commented:

“We are delighted to announce this exclusive partnership with leading sports construction specialists S&C Slatter. We believe this collaboration offers independent schools a unique opportunity to fund and build exceptional sports facilities through bespoke finance solutions that reduce upfront costs and protect cashflow.”

Sports Facility Finance & Construction

Over the past 30 years, we’ve worked with clients who have utilised a variety of funding options to bring their sports construction projects to life.

Working exclusively with our partners Buckingham Leasing, we offer a variety of financing solutions to enable clients to fund, build and maintain sports pitches, playing courts and athletics tracks.

View our sports funding and finance case studies to see a selection of projects funded through finance solutions or grant funding.

Contact our team to talk to us about your plans and receive advice and guidance on what funding options may be best suited to you.

For more information call 01635 34521 or email enquiries@slattersportsconstruction.com