Hutton Media is proud to announce its official sponsorship of South Shields Football Club ahead of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North campaign.
This exciting new partnership sees Hutton Media’s branding displayed facing the fans at every South Shields FC home game at 1st Cloud Arena.
A Growing Relationship
Since the 2024/25 season, Hutton Media has worked closely with the Jarrow-based club. Hutton Media provided design services for The Mariner, the club’s official matchday programme which was nominated for the 2024 Non-League Programme of the Year award.
As a result, this new sponsorship further strengthens the growing relationship between Hutton Media and the club. From the outset, South Shields FC has offered generous support for Hugh’s growing design agency.
A Word from the Founder
Founder Hugh Hutton said: “I’m delighted to finally announce this sponsorship with South Shields FC. The club has played a key role in helping me get my business off the ground and build my profile locally.
“South Shields is a club I’ve wanted to work with for years. I come from a coal mining background and grew up in Easington and Peterlee — a town the club once called home. I’ve always felt connected to the values and spirit of both the club and the wider community.
“Now, with my advertising board, my business will be visible to over 2,000 supporters on average at every home fixture. That level of exposure is invaluable. In addition, the club opens its doors all year round, increasing footfall and impressions from non-matchday events.
I can’t thank Carl (Mowatt) and the South Shields FC team enough for their generosity and continued support.”
From the Club
Commercial Director of South Shields FC, Carl Mowatt, added:
“What I love about Hugh and his business is his passion for the game, both at our level and above. His commitment to the club as a volunteer, overseeing and designing The Mariner, is second to none.
“The hours he puts in to meet our tight deadlines mean we always have a traditional, printed, quality-looking programme. Our in-house media team, led by Sam Jones, supports the process. Team Valley Group, a fellow sponsor, handles the printing. Together, they form a brilliant team.
“I love collecting the first printed edition the night before a game. It always fills me with pride. Every match, I tell Hugh, ‘This is the best ever’ and I genuinely mean it.
“Ultimately, we’re lucky to have someone with Hugh’s design flair and commitment involved. On behalf of the club, I say thank you. We’re thrilled to welcome him back for another exciting season.”