Heriot-Watt University is a well-respected academic institute and has a global reach with campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia. Its main campus, based in Edinburgh, is home to over 10,000 students. HWUFC is the largest sports club in the University Sport Union with over 170 members across seven teams. Heriot-Watt University FC currently play in the East of Scotland League.
Of its seven teams, activpayroll will be sponsoring the first team and will be the match strip sponsor for both home and away kits for the next three years. activpayroll is beginning its partnership with the team during a very special time, this year the club will be celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Alison Sellar, CEO of activpayroll, comments: “HWUFC is steeped in tradition and we are proud to be associated with the club and to see the activpayroll brand on the new kit. With our second largest office located in Edinburgh, we have strong ties to the city and even have some Heriot-Watt alumni among the activpayroll team. We wish the team the best of luck over the next three seasons and beyond.”
Dan Potter, President of Heriot Watt University Football Club, said: “This is fantastic news for HWUFC. I am delighted that activpayroll have agreed to be our first team kit sponsor for the next three seasons. We are looking forward to working with them and want to thank them for their support.”