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Community Investment & Corporate Social Responsibility

As an island business, one that has enjoyed the many benefits of living and working here, we are committed to giving back to our community and managing our business responsibly. This page outlines what we do, what we believe in and how we aim to make a positive contribution to our society.

Community Investment

‘We enjoy being involved with the community by sponsoring or donating to a number of local events and causes, which have included Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering concerts, Young Singer of Mann, Junior Achievement and Swim Safe (run by the RNLI), as well as joining the NFU stand at the Southern and Royal Agricultural Shows’.

Find out about our upcoming events by visiting our Facebook page for regular updates.

Island Sport

Founder Sharon and Director Jools both have achieved success in sporting fields in and for the Isle of Man, and the positive benefits that has had on both of their lives underpins their motivation and commitment to supporting island sport now and into the future.

Sharon is a keen cyclist and competed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games. She was also a member of Isle of Man Sport formerly the Isle of Man Sports Council for 12 years.

Thornton Chartered Financial Planners proudly sponsor Manx Professional Cyclist Tom Mazzone, who said:

“For 2023, I have re-signed with the Saint Piran team for another year and after a tough end to the year in 2022, due to injury and illness, I am excited to get back on the start line in good health and condition.”

Tom was selected for the Isle of Man team at the Commonwealth Games 2022.

Listen here to Tom Mazzone in episode 58 of Island Influencers, where he explains how he got into cycling and found an elite team to join, some of the challenges he needed to overcome in his career to date, and his big goals.

We are also pleased to support cyclist Adam Kelly, who is racing in Belgium for a team called Urbano-Vulsteke Cycling Team and this is our 3rd year of sponsorship.

We are also delighted to support junior cyclists for a further year Jess Pickavance and Sophie Smith.

Jess is excited to see where cycling takes her in the next few years.

From the early days of cycling around the NSC on Tuesday nights to competing at national races, my passion for cycling has grown exponentially. Now in my final year of youth racing as a U16 rider, I have set ambitious goals to make my mark in the national series and even venture into international stage races. Balancing training, racing, and exams can be challenging, but with dedication and effective time management, I’m determined to progress.

Cycling has been a part of Sophie’s life for as long as she can remember.

From the moment I hopped on my first bike, the thrill of the ride captured my heart. However, it wasn’t until age 8 that I decided to venture into the realm of competitive cycling. Initially, it was all fun and games, but my love for the sport grew stronger as the years passed, propelling me to train harder and aim for more significant challenges. Recently, I had the exhilarating opportunity to compete in my first Junior National race. While I was content with my performance, I’m determined to push myself further in the upcoming races this year.

New additions to the list of Thornton supported athletes is Jess Carridge who is riding for the Hutchinson – Brother UK team this season.

It all started in 2018 when I hopped on my bike and began participating in local races. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of an incredible adventure in competitive cycling. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of progressing to UK National Series events and even representing the Isle of Man Commonwealth team in the time trial and road race. The thrills, challenges, and victories along the way have shaped me into the cyclist I am today.

We are also thrilled to introduce Ruby Oakes, an impressive 16-year-old cyclist from Peel, Isle of Man, who is making a name for herself in the cycling world. Ruby’s goals for this season include representing the Isle of Man in the Island Games, achieving consistent top 10 finishes in National races, and gaining more race experience in European races. Her long-term goal is to ride for a pro team; we believe she has the talent and determination to make it happen.

Away from 2-wheel sport! we are supporting Nickolas (Nick) Ellis. 2023 will see Nickolas in an exciting transition with his debut car-racing season in the prestigious Ginetta Junior Championship.

We are following all our supported athletes’ seasons closely (we hope you can too!!) and are encouraging them every step of the way! We’re so proud of the commitment they make to their chosen paths and in so doing help raise the profile of the Isle of Man.

Over the years, the Isle of Man cycling club structure has driven a very healthy competitive environment which has generated much success on both national and international level. Indeed Thornton sponsors a number of up and coming potential future stars!

However, there comes a time in life when the desire (let alone ability) to compete as a cyclist recedes somewhat, just like average speed! This does not mean we are ready to hang up our wheels.

Many academically researched peer-reviewed articles have shown that recreational sport and community play an important part in well-being, hence our decision to sponsor the design and production of the Alternative Fast Group (AFG) kit.

Will Draper

Tom Mazzone

Tom Mazzone

Adam Kelly

Adam Kelly

Jess Pickavance & Sophie Smith sponsorship

Jess Pickavance & Sophie Smith

Nick Ellis

Nick Ellis

Alternative Fast Group

Alternative Fast Group

The Arts

The island has a rich culture and heritage and an acclaimed arts scene covering all aspects including music, theatre, film and art. We believe this is an essential balance to our sporting commitments as we are defined as a nation by our culture.

The Isle of Man Arts Council is a strong and vibrant part of the community that touches many lives, and perhaps they explain the importance of ‘art’ in society best:

We know that the arts can provide leisure activities and entertainment for many. It is easy to assume that the arts play a part in our lives only as a hobby or a night out when actually the arts are intrinsic to our way of life, our education, health and wellbeing. It is through pictures and storytelling that we first learn about history, our culture and what defines us as a nation.

The Arts

The Isle of Man

Our island home is a truly magical place to live and work.

A strong economy balanced with a unique way of life is one the reasons the island always scores highly in quality of life surveys. Ask any resident who has moved here and you will hear a broad range of reasons; the good schools, health system and general infrastructure as well as stunning countryside, coastline, rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene make for an exceptional place to call home.

For businesses, we have a supportive Government who are easy to contact and offer multiple forms of support, including grants and financial assistance.

All of this rich tapestry has been a part of the island being the first entire jurisdiction to be awarded UNESCO Biosphere status.

Adam Kelly 2023

Adam Kelly: Chasing Dreams and Overcoming Challenges

18/05/2023Read More
Jess Pickavance

Jess Pickavance: Chasing Dreams on Two Wheels: My Journey in Youth Cycling

16/05/2023Read More
Jess Carridge

Jess Carridge: Journey as a Junior Cyclist -Pursuing Dreams and Balancing Commitments

16/05/2023Read More
Sophie Smith

Sophie Smith: Pursuing My Passion: Cycling, Competitions, and Ambitions

11/05/2023Read More
Nick Ellis sponsorship

Introducing Nickolas Ellis

10/05/2023Read More
Cyclist Ruby Oakes and the Thornton team

Introducing Ruby Oakes: A Rising Star in the Cycling World

20/04/2023Read More
Supporting junior cyclists Jess Pickavance & Sophie Smith

Supporting junior cyclists Jess Pickavance & Sophie Smith

18/04/2023Read More

2023 update from Tom Mazzone

11/02/2023Read More
Alternative Fast Group

Who are the Alternative Fast Group (AFG)?

16/06/2022Read More
Latest update from Tom Mazzone

Latest update from Tom Mazzone

20/04/2022Read More

Tom Mazzone race update September 2021

22/09/2021Read More
Your vote counts. But your financial plan gets you to where you really want to be

Isle of Man General Election 2021; what changes will you vote for?

01/09/2021Read More

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