Sponsor Reflections of The Lord Mayor
A civic arts programme exploring leadership, stewardship and service through the craft of stained glass.
Each year, Reflections brings together civic leaders, artists, young people and veterans to interpret the experience of public service through creative expression, culminating in the Reflections Gala Evening.
A Legacy of Cultural Excellence
Reflections of The Lord Mayor creates a space where civic leadership and artistic craftsmanship meet. Through a series of roundel design competitions and a formal Gala Evening, the programme celebrates the responsibilities of leadership and the role of creativity in civic life.
Sponsors support not only a prestigious City event, but a wider programme that enables young people, artists and veterans to explore themes of service, resilience and community through stained glass.
| Opportunity | Investment | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Partner | £20,000 | Principal sponsor of the 10th anniversary |
| Registration Sponsor | £15,000 | Host the guest experience |
| Reception Sponsor | £13,000 | Open the evening |
| Closing Toast Sponsor | £5,000 | Close the evening |
| Roundel Stream Sponsors | £5,500 | Support creative programmes |
10+
Years of Reflections
500+
Participants across programmes
25+
Civic and artistic contributors
100+
Sponsors and supporters
Why Partner With Reflections
Unrivalled Access
Connect with civic leaders, business figures and cultural organisations through a programme rooted in the City of London.
Brand Association
Align your organisation with a respected civic initiative that reflects leadership, heritage and creative excellence.
Sponsorship Opportunities
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, allowing organisations to support the Reflections programme at different levels, from principal partnership through to specific moments within the Gala Evening.
Legacy Partner
Principal Supporter of Reflections 2026
£20 000
A singular opportunity to stand at the centre of a defining civic moment in the City of London.
In 2026, Reflections of The Lord Mayor marks ten years of civic storytelling in stained glass — a tradition that brings together civic leaders, artists, young people and veterans to reflect on stewardship, service and the responsibilities of leadership.
Key benefits
- Association with the Reflections Lecture and Civic Conversation
- Prominent brand presence across event materials and communications
- 20 invitations to the Reflections Gala Evening
- 4 Top Table seats with Alderman Alastair King DL
- 10 invitations to the Reflections City Breakfast
- Recognition across the Highlights Film and digital platforms
The Opportunity
Each year, a professional stained glass artist is commissioned to create a roundel honouring the Immediate Past Lord Mayor of London. The artwork is unveiled during the Reflections Gala Evening as a lasting symbol of the City’s civic memory.
For this 10th anniversary year, the Gala will be hosted at one of the City’s distinguished historic venues.
As Legacy Partner, your organisation becomes the principal supporter of the 2026 anniversary programme, associated with:
- The Reflections Lecture
- The Civic Conversation
- The unveiling of the commemorative roundel
Your organisation will be recognised as:
“Reflections of The Lord Mayor 2026 — supported by Sponsor Name, Legacy Partner.”
Patron of the 10th Anniversary Commission
As Legacy Partner, your organisation also becomes Patron of the 10th Anniversary Commission.
Your support enables:
- commissioning of the professional stained glass artist
- creation of the commemorative roundel
- mentoring through The Master Glazier’s Conversation
- unveiling of the artwork during the Gala
The finished roundel becomes a lasting work of civic art.
This is more than sponsorship.
It is patronage of heritage craft and civic storytelling.
Extending the Story — Livestream
For the first time, Reflections will host a post-Gala livestream conversation.
This brings together:
- the commissioned artist
- members of the judging panel
- civic voices
As Legacy Partner, your organisation will be recognised within the livestream and across its digital distribution.
What the Legacy Partner Receives
| Civic Presence | Brand Visibility | Hospitality | Social Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening remarks opportunity | Invitations and communications | 20 Gala invitations | Support for Arts Award participants |
| Invitation to welcome the Lord Mayor | Programme Booklet cover | Top Table seating | Support for veterans |
| Formal acknowledgement | Venue signage and screens | Civic Breakfast invitations | Guest access for programme participants |
| Website and Highlights Film |
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, allowing organisations to support the Reflections programme at different levels, from principal partnership through to specific moments within the Gala Evening.
Registration Area
Sponsor
£15 000
One Registration Sponsorship available
Host the welcome that begins the evening — and the farewell that lingers after it.
The Registration Area is where every guest’s Reflections experience begins.
Why this role matters
Every guest passes through this space. It is where the evening’s first conversations begin and where the Reflections experience leaves its final impression.
Sponsor Recognition & Experience
- Co-branding of the Registration Zone
- Logo placement on Highlights Film and website
- LinkedIn and announcement recognition
- 90-second silent film loop
- Double-page programme advertisement
- 10 Gala invitations
- 8 Reflections City Breakfast
Opening Reception
Sponsor
£13 000
One Reception Sponsorship available
Host the moment where the evening begins.
The Courtyard Reception is where guests first gather and where the first roundel is unveiled.
Sponsor Recognition & Experience
- Recognition as host of the reception
- 10 Gala invitations
- 4 Reflections City Breakfast invitations
- Branding across reception materials
- Full-page programme advertisement
- Opportunity to open the reception
- Co-presentation of the first Roundel Stream award
How this works with Roundel Sponsors
The Reception Sponsor hosts the space.
The Roundel Sponsors support the creative stories.
Together, these partnerships are recognised across the programme, film and event.
Closing Toast
Sponsor
£5 000
The final moment of the evening — when gratitude is shared and the future is welcomed.
The Closing Toast is the final gathering point of the Reflections Gala Evening. It is the moment when the room pauses once more — to celebrate the stories shared through stained glass, to thank those who made the evening possible, and to look ahead to the next chapter of civic reflection.
As Closing Toast Sponsor, your organisation is associated with this final gesture of goodwill — the moment when guests raise a glass together before departing.
Sponsor Recognition & Experience
Closing Toast Sponsors receive:
• Recognition as Closing Toast Sponsor during the evening
• Two invitations to the Reflections Gala Evening
• Two invitations to the Reflections City Breakfast
• Verbal acknowledgement during the Closing Toast
• Logo included in the Reflections Highlights Film credits
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available, allowing organisations to support the Reflections programme at different levels, from principal partnership through to specific moments within the Gala Evening.
Roundel Stream Sponsors
Five streams available — each supported by a single lead sponsor.
£5,500 each
Support a story in light and help young people and communities bring their reflections to life through stained glass.
Each sponsor supports one dedicated stream within the Reflections programme, contributing to the creative journey and recognition of participants.
| Civic Refelction Streams | Light & Legacy Streams |
|---|---|
| Year 6 School Pupils | Students with SEND — Pollinators Through Light |
| Junior Sea Cadets | St Joseph’s Hospice — Circle of Comfort |
| St John Ambulance Badgers |
What You Receive
- 10 invitations to the Reflections Gala Evening
- 2 invitations to the Reflections City Breakfast Gathering
- Full-page advertisement in the printed Programme Booklet
- Logo featured on:
- The dedicated stream webpage
- Certificates
- The Reflections Highlights Film
- Opportunity to co-present the award for your chosen stream
- Recognition during the Gala presentation
A focused morning gathering for conversation, continuity, and civic insight.
A considered gathering bringing together sponsors, supporters and friends of Reflections following the Gala.
Held each September, the Reflections City Breakfast offers an opportunity to reconnect, with reflections from invited City voices and senior contributors sharing perspectives shaped by experience in the City, followed by a brief audience exchange.
Reflections will be offered by invited contributors, with speakers confirmed in due course.
The gathering is intentionally kept small, allowing for a more focused and conversational start to the day.
The breakfast will be held at a central City of London location, with the venue chosen to complement the gathering's tone and purpose.
Morning Timings
7:30 am – Arrival & coffee (with opportunity to connect)
8:00 am – Guests seated; breakfast served
8:30 am – Reflections from invited contributors
8:50 am – Audience Q&A
9:00 – 9:15 am – Close
Sponsors attend as guests of Reflections, with a limited number of additional places available.
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Begin Your Partnership Journey
If you are interested in supporting Reflections of The Lord Mayor, we would be pleased to share further details and discuss how your organisation can be involved.