Amble Juniors football club scores with donation from Persimmon
A grassroots football club is celebrating after receiving a donation from Persimmon Homes that will make a “real difference”.
Amble Juniors FC received a £5,000 donation from the housebuilder after applying to their Community Champions scheme.
The Northumberland football club, which offers teams for three-year-olds up to senior level, say the donation will go towards helping to maintain the club.
North Northumberland MP, David Smith, and Mayor of Amble and Chair of Amble Town Council, Luke Mctaggart, were on-hand to present the cheque with Persimmon to the club.
David Smith MP said: “It’s great to see Persimmon Homes backing Amble AFC Juniors.
“Grassroots football builds confidence and friendships and investments like this help young people stay active and healthy, nurture tomorrow’s talent and strengthen communities.”
Gary Morrison, Amble Juniors FC, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generous £5,000 donation.
“Support like this makes a real difference to our young players and helps us continue providing a positive, welcoming environment for children in our community to enjoy football.”
Martin Thrumble, Persimmon North East Technical Director, said: "It was a pleasure to visit Amble Juniors FC and see first -hand the valuable work the club are doing in the community.
“We are proud to support the club and hope this donation goes far in helping them."