Lovewell Blake is one of East Anglia’s leading firms of chartered accountants. As well as being the oldest accountancy firm to retain its original name, they remain proudly independent, enabling them to make decisions locally, and continue to take an innovative approach to supporting their clients.

With specialist teams focused on the needs of particular professions and business sectors, Lovewell Blake works with more than 10,000 businesses, private clients and charities across a diverse range of sectors throughout East Anglia and beyond. Its experienced and highly qualified teams provide expertise across accounting, auditing and tax planning, with support available from offices across Suffolk and Norfolk.

Alongside its accountancy and tax services, Lovewell Blake Financial Planning works closely with the firm’s accountants and tax advisers to provide specialist advice on pensions, investments and wealth planning, helping clients to make informed decisions about their financial future.

Lovewell Blake and Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club share a strong alignment in their values, community focus and commitment to supporting the people and organisations that make a lasting difference locally. From the outset, the partnership presented a natural opportunity for both organisations to work together in a way that delivers meaningful value and shared outcomes.

A key strength of the partnership has been Lovewell Blake’s genuine commitment to the wider club community. Its support extends beyond the playing environment, recognising the contribution of the many volunteers, coaches and managers who give their time and energy to the club.

At the heart of the partnership, Lovewell Blake has generously provided a waterproof jacket for every volunteer coach and manager across the club. With the club relying on the tireless commitment of its volunteers, this gesture represents a meaningful way of recognising and thanking those who play such an important role in its continued success.

The partnership demonstrates the shared commitment of Lovewell Blake and Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club to investing in people, strengthening the local community and creating a positive impact both on and off the pitch.

Furthermore, Lovewell Blake will play an active role in life at The Haberden, with a series of hospitality packages providing opportunities for colleagues, clients and guests to experience the club throughout the season. This further underlines the firm’s commitment to engaging with the wider Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club community and supporting the club beyond its sponsorship presence.

Lovewell Blake will become a prominent brand at the Greene King IPA Haberden, and the club is delighted to welcome its support of the #buryrugbyjourney, particularly given the firm’s extensive involvement in sponsorship and community initiatives across the region.

Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club Commercial Director Will Affleck said:

“I am delighted to welcome Lovewell Blake into the #buryrugbyfamily. It always brings an immense sense of pride when such an established and respected brand recognises the work being undertaken at our club and wants to become part of what we are building here.

I have long admired Lovewell Blake and the support they provide to organisations across the region. We share a number of strong synergies, and I am confident these will provide the foundations for a successful and long-term partnership.

I am particularly pleased that Lovewell Blake has taken such a broad approach to its support. Their involvement will touch many different areas of our club and make a genuinely valuable difference to the people who contribute to its success.

I would also like to offer my personal thanks to Abi and Nathan, who took the time to really understand our club and, importantly, how Lovewell Blake could make the greatest impact through its support. It feels particularly fitting that their brand will sit proudly on the jackets of the people who help make this club tick.

On behalf of the club, I offer Lovewell Blake our sincere thanks and gratitude.

I look forward to working together for many seasons to come and to welcoming the Lovewell Blake team to The Haberden throughout this historic season.”