A CHESHIRE-BASED youth rugby team has a brand new kit thanks to funding from a local housebuilder’s community fund.
Capenhurst Rugby Club received £800 for the kit after applying for Redrow’s West Cheshire Community Fund.
The club, based in the centre of Capenhurst, launched a junior section in 2020, enabling children from school Years 3-6 to access free rugby training.
U11s coach Alex Webb and Redrow’s Kelly Chandler with members of Capenhurst Rugby team whose shirts have been sponsored by Redrow.
Simon Hellam, head coach of Capenhurst Junior Rugby, said: “All of the coaches and backroom staff involved give their time for free.
“Rugby gives the children lessons in teamwork, sportsmanship, fitness and responsibility.
“I would like to say a massive thank you to Redrow for this funding. It made a massive difference to our little club.”
Sarah Weaver, marketing manager at Redrow NW, said: “Our community funds have helped hundreds of charities, schools and clubs working within our communities.
“We are delighted to hear that the team in Capenhurst is happy with their new kits, and we wish them well for the next season.”
Redrow’s West Cheshire Community Fund is linked to two local housing developments including Ledsham Garden Village, a scheme of circa 2,000 homes set amid 100 acres of open space.
The community fund is in addition to the homebuilder’s investment in the wider area, as part of the planning process, which saw Redrow commit to investing £13 million to support the growth of the neighbourhood.
Hawthorn Court is the latest phase in the development.
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