Althorp

Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour.

Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine and more.

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, has 57 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong.

The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.

Providing extensive news, comment and analysis, the newspaper is printed at 23 print sites across the globe, has a daily circulation of 390,203 (ABC figures February 2010) and a readership of 1.3 million people worldwide.

FT.com is the definitive home for business intelligence on the web, providing an essential source of news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community.

FT.com has over 2 million registered users and 126,281 digital subscribers.

At Hewitsons, we pride ourselves on delivering everything you would expect from a long-established practice, but with a modern, much friendlier approach. We call it ‘Your kind of law’ – because we always take the trouble to get to know you well enough to provide personalised, rather than off the shelf, service.

With offices in Cambridge, Milton Keynes and Northampton, we have the size, resources and sheer range of specialist expertise to meet your legal needs, whatever they may be. Our work covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law - including property - as well as private issues such as tax planning, trusts and probate.

We value reliability and dependability just as highly as the depth of experience we have acquired over the years. Rest assured that even in the most challenging times, our robust commercial awareness and innovative spirit will ensure you receive valuable advice as well as value for money.

Hillgate Travel is a Top 10 UK business travel management company based in London, Thames Valley and Wales.

For further details please visit our website at www.hillgatetravel.com.

The Holywell Partnership is a consultancy providing advisory and coaching services to high performing senior executives at leading private and public sector organizations. Our particular expertise lies in accelerating individual development, honing effective presentational skills and facilitating memorable, challenging offsites and corporate events.

More information about our company and its directors may be found at www.holywellexec.com

Theodore Alexander is renowned for unmatched craftsmanship, exquisite finishes and extraordinary design. Covering a diversity of periods and styles, their collections encompass thousands of unique lighting, home accents, case goods, and upholstered furnishings.

Theodore Alexander and its licensed Althorp Living History Collection are available throughout the world at fine furniture galleries and design centers.

Take a break from the Festival with Highland Park single malt whisky, awarded ‘The Best Spirit in the World’* for the second time running last year. Visit our bar, outside next to the Stableblock, to enjoy complimentary tastings of Highland Park 12 Year Old single malt whisky, the ‘greatest all-rounder in the world of malt whisky’**.

Tastings will be available throughout the weekend and you’ll have the opportunity to leave your details to discover the rugged charm of Highland Park’s home, Orkney, with a weekend’s hotel accommodation, return travel, a distillery tour and a VIP scenic plane ride.

Experience the best in literature with ‘The Best Spirit in the World.’*

*F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal 2009
** Michael Jackson’s Malt Whisky Companion

Saffery Champness - We are delighted to have the opportunity to continue sponsoring and supporting the Althorp Literary Festival.

Saffery Champness is one of the UK's leading independent firms of chartered accountants with nine offices in the UK and offices in Guernsey and Geneva. We presently have 62 partners and over 500 staff.

We are a firm with a deliberate focus; we do not try to be all things to all people. Instead, we choose to specialise looking after the financial and tax needs of private clients, trusts and charities.

Our considerable depth of in-house expertise and our hands-on approach enable us to understand and to work with our clients in dealing with the many challenges and opportunities they face today.