Swallows flying high after funding boost
Youngsters at a Cambridgeshire football club have netted a funding boost to ensure they are winter ready.
Burwell Swallows FC under-8s team has received a £250 Team Sport award from UK Power Networks, the company which distributes electricity across the East of England.
The money has already been put towards new training tops to keep them warm during the colder months of what is their debut season.
Employee Peter Kirk, who works as a lead field engineer, applied for the award as a volunteer coach for the side which includes his son Oliver.
He said: “We only set up the side last summer so it’s great to get funding support to help with start-up costs such as training gear and equipment.
“It’s gone really well for the team so far playing other clubs in the local area and it’s been great to see the boys and girls enjoying themselves and improving as players.”
The Team Sport Award scheme encourages UK Power Networks staff to volunteer in the community and is aimed at promoting healthy living, teamwork and developing sporting opportunities.
Hundreds of community and sports groups have benefited from grants since the scheme was set up. During 2020, more than 60 teams benefitted to a combined sum of £15,500.
Burwell Swallows FC under-8s team has received a £250 Team Sport award from UK Power Networks, the company which distributes electricity across the East of England.
The money has already been put towards new training tops to keep them warm during the colder months of what is their debut season.
Employee Peter Kirk, who works as a lead field engineer, applied for the award as a volunteer coach for the side which includes his son Oliver.
He said: “We only set up the side last summer so it’s great to get funding support to help with start-up costs such as training gear and equipment.
“It’s gone really well for the team so far playing other clubs in the local area and it’s been great to see the boys and girls enjoying themselves and improving as players.”
The Team Sport Award scheme encourages UK Power Networks staff to volunteer in the community and is aimed at promoting healthy living, teamwork and developing sporting opportunities.
Hundreds of community and sports groups have benefited from grants since the scheme was set up. During 2020, more than 60 teams benefitted to a combined sum of £15,500.
Keep up to date
Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for our latest news and updates.