The National League has boosted its partnership portfolio with the appointment of IPM Group as the League’s Official Stadium Facilities Partner.

The Yorkshire-based outfit operates across the UK offering a range of services for football stadiums including stewarding, commercial cleaning, CCTV and access control as well as facilities maintenance.

The National League is entering an exciting phase in terms of commercial development with a focus on partners that work with clubs to add value to the league.

Rick Bailey, Group CEO at IPM Group, said the company was looking forward to supporting the league and its 72 Clubs.

He said: “This announcement comes during a period of significant growth for the company and we can’t wait to kick start the partnership.

“The National League is the bedrock of English football, with so many fantastic clubs being run by some of the most passionate people and supporters in the game.

“At IPM Group we understand the challenges that clubs face and our aim is to offer a one stop shop for stadium management that alleviates some of the headaches that clubs will face on a day-to-day basis”.

IPM Group provide a range of different services for clubs nationwide and throughout the football pyramid from the Premier League down to the eighth tier of English football and are committed to supporting the game across all levels.

Jack Pearce MBE, Chairman of the National League said: “It is an exciting time for the league on the pitch as this season draws to a close with many matters still to be decided across all three divisions.

“Off the pitch we are making great strides in attracting support for the League commercially, with a number of exciting announcements set to be made over the coming months.

“We thank IPM Group for their commitment to supporting the National League and we look forward to introducing them to our clubs, supporters and communities.”

For more information about IPM Group, or working in partnership with the National League, email NLCommercial@thenationalleague.org.uk.