A Wigan rugby club has received a £3k donation from a housebuilder
A housebuilder has made a donation to a Wigan rugby club, which will pay for kits, equipment and training costs.
A Wigan rugby club has secured a £3,000 boost to its coffers.
Members of Shevington Sharks ARLFC were on hand to formally a receive a cheque from Persimmon Homes North West representatives.
Established in 1979, Shevington Sharks has been a pillar of the community for almost half a century, providing the opportunity to play sport, stay healthy and be part of a friendly team.
This new funding will go toward new kits, equipment and ongoing winter training costs.
Stephen Bates, club secretary at Shevington Sharks, said: “Our grant from Persimmon Homes will allow us to continue our investment in the people of Shevington in providing an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities and their families to enjoy sport and recreational activities and in particular rugby league.
“We look forward to working alongside Persimmon Homes in the future for the benefit of both the local and wider community.”
A statement from Shevington with Lower Ground and Moor councillors: “We would like to welcome the recent donation to Shevington Sharks, one of our amazing sports clubs run by amazing volunteers who support hundreds of our kids from a range of backgrounds and abilities, whilst making an enormous positive contribution to the wider community.
“We are very proud of our volunteers who apply their expertise to develop our young boys and girls into expert team players and the extra funding will assist them to do even more and reach even wider. Thank you so much.”
Keiron Morley, technical director at Persimmon Homes North West, added: “It was a pleasure to visit Shevington Sharks recently. Their passion and dedication to creating a welcoming environment is great to see and the work of their volunteers goes far beyond the pitch, playing a vital role in bringing the local community together.
“At Persimmon, supporting the communities in which we build remains a priority. We’re proud to make this donation and I hope it will help the club continue its fantastic work, providing more opportunities for local people to take part in sport and stay connected to their local community.”