Sponsors
2026 Liberation Day Sponsors
Liberation Day is a time to commemorate the islands’ freedom from the German Occupation during World War II.
Our sponsors help us to bring Liberation Day to life and are key to making the day a success.
See below for more information on our 2026 sponsors and how they are supporting one of the most important days in Guernsey's calendar.
VINTAGE FAIR
Following the huge success of the visit of Downs Fair in 2025 we are delighted to welcome the fair back with the support of Brittany Ferries who are supporting the transport of the fair from the UK.
Paul Acheson, Sales and Marketing Director at Brittany Ferries, said:
“We are pleased to support the Liberation Day Organisation Committee with the transport of the vintage fair from the UK for the 9 May celebrations. Liberation Day is a significant date in the island’s calendar, so we are honoured to also provide travel for the Chelsea Pensioners and the Gurkha Rifles who attend the commemorations.”
TEA TENT
Sponsored by Hedosophia and supporting The Old Government House Hotel & Spa and GROW Limited, the tea tent will provide a quieter space for islanders to relax and enjoy a cup of tea and freshly baked treats this Liberation Day.
As sponsor of the tent, Kate Solway, Managing Director of Hedosophia, said: ‘The Liberation Day tea tent embodies everything the 9 May represents – community, collaboration and taking the time to come together.
‘Seeing local charities and businesses uniting to create an experience that is memorable and enjoyable for all ages is exactly what makes Liberation Day so meaningful.’
RESIDENTIAL HAMPERS
This year's individual hampers are sponsored by Rok.
Kevan Nelson, Director at Rok, said: ‘We thoroughly enjoy being a part of Liberation Day celebrations again this each year. Weand we are proud to sponsor this initiative that ties everything that Liberation Day represents into one neat package, for those whose lives were most shaped by the war.
‘While other islanders will celebrate in St Peter Port and in their parishes, these hampers allow the older generation to reminisce and commemorate on the a day of reflection and celebration.’
INDIVIDUAL HAMPERS
This year's individual hampers are sponsored by St Peter Port Constables.
Diane Mitchell, Senior Constable of St Peter Port, said: ‘We are really excited to be a part of this initiative which ensures that the generation who were impacted most by the Liberation from Occupation are included and commemorate in their own way.'
HAMPER DONATIONS
With many thanks to the Guernsey Dairy for their continued support of the residential and individual hampers, which are enjoyed by over 1,000 islanders, by donating the milk, cream and butter and for also donating the milk to the tea tent which raises money for GROW. We are hugely grateful for you generous support.
HAMPER DONATIONS
The Channel Islands Co-operative is generously donating 500 pieces fruit as part of the individual hampers which will be distributed to islanders who are over 80 and lived through the Occupation or were evacuated or deported.
TEA TENT SUPPORT
The OGH will once again support the tea tent on Crown Pier working with the team at GROW inviting them to the hotel to bake sausage rolls and scones to be enjoyed on the day and providing staff to help run the tent on the day.
Andrew Chantrell, General Manager of the OGH added: ‘Working with GROW has been an amazing experience. The tea tent is a fabulous opportunity to give back to the local community and provide a moment of calm among the day’s activities, but also a chance to showcase local produce in all of the goods on sale.’
TEA TENT SUPPORT
GROW and the OGH will team up again to run the tea tent, with all proceeds going to the local charity which supports adults with learning disabilities and difficulties develop self-confidence and life skills; enabling them to be included and valued within a workplace and the wider community by providing occupational training and mentoring in a safe and stimulating environment
‘From baking 600 scones and 400 sausage rolls in the OGH kitchen to helping run the tent on the day last year, the experience gave our team at GROW a fantastic opportunity to build skills, thrive in that environment and be part of something for the whole community,’ said Mandy Mackelworth, General Manager of GROW.
‘Seeing our team try new things and work alongside the OGH chefs made the experience incredibly rewarding for everyone involved.’