Brewin Dolphin extend sponsorship

Investment company continue their backing of the Scottish Series

Leading private client investment manager, Brewin Dolphin, has announces its continued commitment to sponsor the Scottish Series, Scotland’s premier sailing regatta, in 2011.

The Scottish Series has thrived during Brewin Dolphin’s 11  year sponsorship growing awareness and numbers over the period. The event, which generates around £1 million each year for the local economy, has been running for over 30 years and attracts over 1,200 competitors to the picturesque Loch Fyne, over the May holiday weekend.

Commenting on the decision, Jamie Matheson, chairman of Brewin Dolphin, said, “We are pleased to announce our continued sponsorship of the world renowned Scottish Series. Our name has become synonymous with the event and we are delighted to be able to support it for yet another year.”

Howard Morrison, Commodore of Clyde Cruising Club, event organisers, added: “The Scottish Series is a key event in the sailing calendar and we would like to thank Brewin Dolphin for their continued sponsorship of the Scottish Series. The funding will not only help develop the event, but also benefit sailing across Scotland.”

Brewin Dolphin also sponsors the under 16 and under 18 youth rugby competition, the Scottish Schools Cup, which sees over 4,500 children taking part each year. As lead sponsors of both competitions, Brewin Dolphin has been able to support the drive to increase participation in both sports, whilst communicating with its target audiences.

The Brewin Dolphin Group manages £23 billion of funds for over 130,000 private clients and of this over £13 billion is on a discretionary basis. BD has 41 offices throughout the UK and Channel Islands and Brewin Dolphin Corporate Advisory and Broking is adviser to 90 small and medium size quoted companies and institutions.

Brewin Dolphin Limited is the principal operating company of Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC. BD is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange.

The Group provides a complete investment management and financial planning service for private investors, charities and pension funds and has Corporate Advisory and Broking Services. Stocktrade is the Group's Execution-Only telephone and on-line dealing division.