A football team in Stone which encourages local people to get more active within the community has been backed with a grand donation from a West Midlands housebuilder.
Old Alleynians Walking Football has been awarded £1,000 from Persimmon Homes West Midlands as part of its Community Champions scheme, with the donation funding equipment and hiring fees.
Each month two groups in the region are chosen to benefit from a match-funded donation of up to £1,000 each.
Walking Football is a slower version of the game, providing opportunities for both the young and old. Sessions are designed to give less active people in the community the opportunity to continue playing football.
Neil Arrowsmith, a spokesperson for Old Alleynians Walking Football, said:
“Walking football is a really important part of bringing the community together. We welcome people of all ages to get involved to improve health, wellbeing and social inclusion.
“We would like to thank Persimmon Homes for their kind donation. Their generosity will really make a difference to both the members of the club and local community and help maintain the longevity of the club.”
David Greengrass, head of sales Persimmon Homes West Midlands, said:
“We are delighted to be able to support such a worthwhile scheme as this.”
To find out more information about the scheme or to nominate, visit https://www.persimmonhomes.
