unique & fulfilling
Ace Places gives you the chance to build something meaningful in your own town.
At its heart is a beautifully designed pack of playing cards that celebrates the places, people and businesses that make a place special.
It is creative, community-rooted and commercially smart, a business you can feel proud to lead.
Where next?
As Ace Places grows, we’re looking at the kinds of people who could be a brilliant fit for this opportunity.
You might be stepping away from corporate life, looking for flexible work around family, already running a local business, or ready for a purposeful second act. What's important is a love of local places, strong people skills, community spirit and the drive to build something meaningful of your own.
Photo right: Naomi Riches MBE next to her gold Marlow postbox with Alison Engleby and Louise Sadler from the Henley WI with their postbox topper in honour of the Marlow pack launch.
DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR YOUR TOWN?
With Ace Places, you curate a pack for your town, build partnerships with brilliant local businesses and create something people genuinely want to buy, gift and talk about.
It's a model that brings together visibility for sponsors, discovery for locals and visitors, and real community feel-good too, with 25p from every pack going to a local grassroots charity of your choice.
Photo left: The Kenton Theatre panto cast enjoying the 5 of Clubs cocktail at Flyte Bar.
The real deal
You do not have to build this from scratch on your own.
Ace Places gives you a proven framework, creative direction and a brand with real heart, while still leaving plenty of room to shape it around your town and your strengths.
If you are looking for a business that feels flexible, purposeful and full of personality, this could be your next move.
Photo right: Photo caption (from left): Paul Britton - CEO Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Atkinson - Chair of Trustee Board Berkshire Youth, Emma Sweet - Ace Places, Lottie Pheasant - Kenton Theatre, Kriss Akabusi - Olympian medal-winner.
Where suits?
Here's a guide as to what we look for in a place:
- Population: At least 10,000 residents to ensure a strong local base.
- Tourism: A minimum of 150,000 visitors annually.
- Affluence & Desirability: Known for offering a high quality of life.
- Aesthetic Charm: Picturesque towns, small cities, or other boroughs and places.
- Community Spirit: A strong sense of community engagement and pride.
Photo left: Big Duck Lilly - Henley's original two of diamonds at the launch.
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We’re searching for the perfect partners to help us expand into new locations – people who are proud of their community, love local businesses, and want to put their town on the map in a truly unique way.
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RETAIL THE PACKS
Fancy selling these blooming marvellous cards? Become a retailer and play a part in sharing the story of your town.
SPONSOR A CARD
Each card in the pack highlights an independent business, encouraging more visits and offering a fun and unique marketing opportunity.
OUR GREEN ROUTINE
We keep our carbon footprint to a minimum by printing locally with vegan and FSC-approved printing processes.
