Upstream ABL is supporting a new generation of rugby players by ramping up its backing of CIYMS Rugby Football Club and committing to the 1st XV Senior Squad.
The Structured Asset Based Lending specialist is partnering with the East Belfast club to become its main jersey sponsor, integrating its new Upstream ABL brand with players on and off the pitch.
This multi-season agreement further solidifies Upstream ABL’s commitment to the sport and the local community.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Upstream ABL,” CIYMS Rugby Football Club President, David Peden, said.
“As two brands who champion commitment to excellence, respect, and inclusion, Upstream ABL is a great fit for us, and we look forward to sharing our successful growth journey together.
“It’s important for CIYMS to build genuine partnerships with businesses that share our values which is why we are so delighted to widen our already strong relationship with Upstream ABL. We appreciate their support which has given us the opportunity to refresh our jerseys early in the 25/26 season.”
Upstream ABL specialises in Structured Asset Based Lending – practical, flexible finance solutions that help ambitious businesses across the UK and Ireland grow with confidence by unlocking the value of their Balance Sheet assets.
Lewis McCallan, Asset Based Lending Partner, Upstream ABL, said:
“We’re excited to see the Upstream ABL brand take centre stage this season as the Senior Team returns to Championship 1. Having been associated to CIYMS for 44 years – as a player, Captain, coach and now part of the Vice President cohort, formally partnering with the club was a natural next step. A key aim for Upstream is to partner with people and businesses in our own community and we are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with CIYMS Rugby Football Club.”
Since 2011, Upstream has been helping SMEs and mid-sized corporate business owners to unlock essential working capital by way of revolving and term facilities. Upstream ABL will release the cash which is tied up in assets such as debtors, stock, equipment, or property. This allows the business owner to invest in growth, and critically, to stay in control.
Led by Judith Totten MBE, Lewis McCallan and Bill Hichens, Upstream ABL’s Belfast-based team brings deep financial expertise and a genuine passion for supporting businesses across every sector – from local firms to global brands.
CIYMS Rugby Football Club is one of Northern Ireland’s oldest sporting organisations having celebrated its centenary during the 2022/23 season.
Based at Circular Road in Belmont since 1974, ‘CI’ as its commonly known offers a range of sporting, leisure and social activities for all ages. There are currently 1,600 members of which 800 are children and young adults.
For more information, visit www.upstreamabl.com.
