Carlisle United are delighted to announce that Solar Maintenance Services will be the official Academy and Youth Team sponsor for the 2026/27 season.
SMS are the sister company of North Lakes Energy, which supported the Academy and Youth Team for 12 years through sponsorship and are pleased to return to aid the development of the Club's young players.
Kerry Jardine, Carlisle United Commercial Manager, said: "It's great to welcome Solar Maintenance Services as our Academy and Youth Team sponsor. Their continued support of Carlisle United is greatly appreciated.
"The backing of local business plays an important role in helping us support the development of our Academy players, and we're grateful to Jim, Helen and the team at Solar Maintenance Services for their commitment. We look forward to continuing our partnership over the coming season."
Helen Mclinden, Solar Maintenance Services Director, added: “At Solar Maintenance Services, we have been long-term supporters of the football club through our sister company North Lakes Energy and we are delighted to be returning as main Academy sponsors and Youth Team sponsors.
"We have always believed that the youth of Carlisle and the surrounding area deserve a platform to learn and flourish as young footballers and hopefully have a pathway to first-team professional football. We are very happy to play our part in supporting this.”