A regional home builder has made a donation to a Stone football club that’s been running since 1962, to help them meet their annual running costs.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £750 to Stone Old Alleynians FC through its Community Champions project. Each month the housebuilder donates up to £1,000 each to two groups or individuals through the match-funded scheme.
Club spokesman Neil Arrowsmith said: “We are a well-respected club that was established in 1962 and are proud that we provide this historic town with such a successful club, which has regularly qualified for the FA Vase. We are hoping that this by the end of this season, which is going particularly well, we will have qualified for next season’s FA Cup.
“In order to play our matches, a stadium must be acceptable to Staffordshire FA standards and as such, we have to fund rental of £6,000 per annum. Our financial commitments can be rather a millstone around our necks and we are delighted that Persimmon Homes West Midlands chose to support us in this way.”
Persimmon are currently building in Stone at Udall Grange, Eccleshall Road, and is keen to support the local community.
Stephen Cleveley, director-in-charge for Persimmon Homes West Midlands, said: ““We strongly believe in supporting the communities where we build, and are delighted to be able to support grassroot sports through our Community Champions scheme. It is clear the football club provides great sporting opportunities and heritage for the local community.
“If people were unsuccessful in their Community Champions application, we urge them to visit the Persimmon Homes website and to try again this year and hopefully they will become our next recipient.”
To nominate and to find out about the terms and conditions people can visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity
