Northamptonshire County Cricket Club and the Steelbacks Foundation are collaborating with Tempeo and the Tempeo Foundation through the introduction of the Tempeo Fanzone ready for the 2026 season.
Working alongside the Club and the Steelbacks Foundation, the Tempeo Foundation will use the Fanzone space as a vibrant hub to work with local businesses to support and give back to the Northamptonshire community.
The Tempeo Foundation’s initiative invites businesses to connect and grow in a unique Fanzone environment. Alongside this, they ensure those who may not usually experience a matchday enjoy some cricket at Wantage Road thanks to the opportunity to invite the local charities and organisations of Northamptonshire.
Johnathon Dowling, Co-founder and Chair of the Tempeo Foundation, is delighted to create this initiative with the Club.
“Sport has a unique way of bringing people together, which is exactly why the Tempeo Fanzone works so well.
“The Foundation focuses on creating direct impact by bringing businesses and charities together to deliver meaningful experiences for people who might not otherwise have access to them.
“Through this partnership with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club and the Steelbacks Foundation, the Fanzone becomes a place where businesses support their chosen charities and where more people across Northamptonshire get to enjoy the magic of a matchday at Wantage Road.”
The implementation of the Tempeo Fanzone ensures the Steelbacks Foundation are able to continue operating in the Fanzone on a matchday, raising funds in their mission to create opportunities and enhance lives in the cricketing community in Northamptonshire.
Daniel Vernon, Chief Operating Officer at Northamptonshire, said. “The Tempeo Fanzone is a huge step in bringing the community of Northamptonshire together.
Working with the Tempeo Foundation and welcoming community organisations and charities to Wantage Road, alongside local businesses is a hugely unique and rewarding initiative. This will only increase the support of organisations and enable them to give back to the community.”
“The implementation of this Fanzone helps the Steelbacks Foundation to continue their excellent work within the community and this gives them an even bigger platform to do so.
It’s an exciting initiative for both the Tempeo Foundation and Steelbacks Foundation as our ongoing work to connect with the community alongside businesses in the county continues to increase.”