Friends, Supporters & Charitable Partners We Work With

At Blue Blood, we are proud to collaborate with a network of friends, supporters, and charitable partners who share our vision and passion. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact by supporting the communities, initiatives, and causes that matter most.

Our friends and supporters include businesses, organisations, and individuals, each contributing their expertise, resources, and enthusiasm to help us grow and succeed. We are especially proud of our local partnerships in and around Oxfordshire. By working closely with local businesses and community groups, we are able to make a direct and lasting difference in the area we call home.

We truly value these relationships and are grateful for the continued support that enables us to carry out our work. From collaborative projects to community-led initiatives, our friends and supporters play a vital role in everything we do.

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2018

Blue Blood Sports Limited is Founded

After losing their jobs when the oldest sports retailer in the UK closed its shop on Turl Street in the city centre, Dale and Ben decided to start up Blue Blood Sports Limited

2019

Blue Blood Sports Shop Opens In Covered Market

Dale & Ben opened their shop in the heart of the historic Covered Market for serious sports enthusiasts, joined by Rich, who brought his trusted Racquet Restringing under the Blue Blood Roof bringing together passion, craftsmanship, and shared history.

2020

Blue Blood Business Adapts to Survive COVID

When the pandemic struck, like many businesses, we had to adapt quickly. Blue Blood survived by staying in close contact with customers and making sure they had the kit they needed. That connection made all the difference.

2021

Blue Blood Returning to New Normal

2021 brought new challenges as we adapted to the pandemic and a new normal. Staff developed new skills, and clear communication through customer engagement, social media, and interviews were key.

2022

Blue Blood has Recognition and Success

In 2022, Blue Blood continued to gain recognition, becoming OXBA finalists and marking an important milestone with the start of lodge drops, reflecting our growing presence and success within the industry.

2023

Blue Blood Invests in New Warehouse

In 2023, Blue Blood invest in their own warehouse at North Weston near Thame, bringing all embroidery and printing in-house and taking a big step towards smoother, more efficient operations.

2024

Blue Blood Bids Farewell to Covered Market

After 5 wonderful years, we closed our shop to embark on an exciting new chapter. With our new location now fully operational, we said farewell to our beloved Covered Market store, but will always fondly remember the years spent serving our amazing customers there.

2025

Blue Blood goes from Strength to Strength

Blue Blood grew to a team of eight staff members, was nominated and shortlisted for SME of the Year, and continues to expand, exploring new avenues for future growth.

2026

Blue Blood Now and

The Future

Looking ahead to 2026, Blue Blood aims to strengthen relationships with existing customers, build new ones, achieve continued success, and grow to meet everyone’s needs.

	Blue Blood Sports, Unit 3, North Weston Business Estate, Thame, OX9 2HA
	Mon-Fri \| 8:30am-4:30pm
	01865 590 900
	info@bluebloodoxford.co.uk