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UK digital challenger Allica Bank is supporting this year’s World Stone Skimming Championships, held on Easdale Island. Sponsorship of the sold-out World Stone Skimming Championships is a one-of-a-kind event and one that draws over participants from around the world to compete in the art of stone skimming. Running since 1983 the event not only celebrates a cherished tradition. It also plays a significant role in supporting the local island’s economy. By sponsoring this event, Allica Bank is reaffirming its commitment to investing in communities that are often overlooked by the bigger banks. Moreover, the collaboration aims to highlight that Allica is a truly regional bank with relationship managers across the country.

Allica Bank’s involvement in this event underscores its broader mission to provide meaningful support to the UK’s established SMEs, (business with 5-250 employees) and in turn local economies.

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“This sponsorship is about more than just supporting an event—it’s about standing by the people, businesses and traditions that make our communities thrive,” said Steven Smillie, Relationship Manager for Allica Bank in Scotland.

“The World Stone Skimming Championships bring a welcome boost to the local economy of Easdale and the neighbouring islands, selling out hotels, restaurants and bars and is a perfect example of the kind of local tradition that Allica Bank is proud to support. Just as we help SMEs unlock their potential, we’re here to ensure that local economies are celebrated and sustained.”

Allica’s ambition is to gain 10% market share in the next five years in order to help change the SME market for the better.

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