BOURNEMOUTH Symphony Orchestra has announced Beales Gourmet as its newest corporate sponsor and ‘hospitality champion’.

The orchestra says the partnership will enable it to host high quality events for supporters, building on current partnerships and promoting future support.

Beales Gourmet recently sponsored the BSO’s first black tie gala evening at the company’s home venue, the Italian Villa at Compton Acres. The event recognised the support so far of donors and special guests.

Tony Beales, managing director of Beales Gourmet and the Italian Villa, said: “Supporting the BSO, a registered charity and Dorset and the South West’s most celebrated arts institution, is an absolute pleasure and delight.”

Dougie Scarfe, chief executive of the BSO, said: “We feel incredibly fortunate to have received this level of support from Tony Beales and his team. It is fantastic to have the company’s investment in the orchestra and our local community.”

The partnership will ease some of the costs of daily operations for the orchestra.