Milton Keynes Lightning is proud to announce the return of AIB Group as the club’s Official Community Partner for the 2025/26 season. AIB, a premier security, systems, and training company based right here in Milton Keynes, brings over a decade of experience and commitment in providing security solutions throughout the region.
Known for their exceptional standards in match-night security, AIB will continue to play their vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all fans inside Planet Ice Milton Keynes. Their presence ensures our supporters can enjoy the game in comfort and confidence. AIB also recently delivered a training session for all of our amazing match night stewards, on the latest regulations around Martyn’s Law and Act Awareness for Counter terrorism.
But this partnership is about far more than just match nights.
At the heart of our collaboration is a shared vision for positive community engagement. Through the Community Foundation — a joint initiative between Milton Keynes Lightning and AIB group — we’ve already seen the power of teamwork in action. From welcoming charities and voluntary groups to match nights, to collections for UnityMK and other local groups, the Foundation has made a real difference, and we’re excited to do even more this season.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the local community, last season the AIB Community Foundation with MK Lightning was proud to welcome 5onit, the YMCA, Young Carers and Veterans for the Remembrance Day game as part of the community foundation.
We also continued our annual tradition of supporting those in need during the festive period, organising a collection for the local homeless shelter in the run-up to Christmas.
Aaron Mills, Managing Director of AIB Group, said:
“We have been working with MKL for almost 10 years and watching the team and management change and grow across the years has been a privilege. Over the past 2 years working as community partner has allowed us to meet and help many amazing groups of people across Milton Keynes and we are looking to increase that this year. Our team is booked and ready to support the team to silverware again this season!”
Tom Roberts, Director of MK Lightning, added:
“AIB group has been a fantastic long-term partner of MK Lightning, and I’m delighted to welcome them back as our Community Partner for the 2025/26 season. As well as the brilliant work they do on match nights, keeping us all safe through their expert security and stewarding, we’re also looking forward to collaborating on some impactful community projects this year. I’m hugely grateful to Aaron, Kellie and the team for their continued support over the years and into the future.
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About AIB Group:
AIB is a leading security, systems, and training provider offering tailored solutions across the Civilian, Police, and Military sectors. After proudly serving as the club’s Title Sponsor for three years, AIB is now focused on its mission to create lasting impact through community partnership.
We are extremely grateful to Aaron, Kellie and the team at All In Black for their continued support, and can’t wait to see them once again leading on our match night security. Together, MK Lightning and AIB are looking forward to another impactful season — on and off the ice.
