Uppermill FC continue to do their bit for community togetherness

Uppermill FC’s continuing drive to reach out into their community and provide help and support to those less fortunate has seen its latest positive development.

Hot on the heels of the club’s summer fundraising drive, which raised over £1,250 in cash and new school clothes for the youngsters at St Agnes school, Uppermill have taken the rather unusual step of donating one of their club strip sponsorships to Our Community Wardrobe Oldham, a local cause which does incredible work for families in need.

The football club has built up a strong relationship with Sally Maher, the Community Wardrobe founder, over the last year or so and are keen to do their best to promote Sally’s superhuman efforts.

Uppermill have just launched a 15-month project to have each of their teams, from under-6s to the first team, kitted out in exactly the same kit, seeking to create a ‘One Club’ message and present a forward looking, prosperous club to everyone they meet.

In this pursuit, the club continue to be supported by a loyal and growing group of local sponsors who help to fund the growth of Uppermill FC.

Amid the excitement of receiving the new kits (see our picture below!), the club felt it appropriate to reserve one of the kits for a free sponsorship for one of their charity partners.

Chairman Steve Southern revealed: “We continue to be grateful for the support that our sponsors provide to us and we take our duties to our local community very seriously.  

"With out new kit project unfolding, we thought it appropriate to, in effect, donate one sponsorship to one of our fundraising partners. 

"The work that Sally does at the Community Wardrobe deserves a more public recognition, so what better way than to have one of our teams have the Our Community Wardrobe Oldham name on the front of their shirts? 

"That way, the Community Wardrobe is publicised every time our under-8s take to the pitch.”

Under-8s Coach, Chris Squibbs, readily agreed to this suggestion when the club nominated his team for this idea. 

He said: “When Steve suggested this, all the coaches in our age group thought it was an excellent idea. 

"Not only do our players look smart in their new kits, they are helping to publicise the work of the Community Wardrobe, upon who’s support many local families depend.”

For her part, Sally continues to be ‘blown away’ by the support from Uppermill FC. 

She added: “The Community Wardrobe has so many wonderful and generous partners, and Uppermill FC continues to be one of our most supportive – and creative! 

"On behalf of all the families that we support, can I say (another) big thank you to Uppermill FC.”

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