Papa John's creates £250,000 fund for grassroots football communities
The chain continues its string of sports-related partnerships.
Papa John’s announced plans to inject £250,000 into grassroots football communities with its ‘Together We Can’ fund.
Local football clubs all over the UK will now have the chance to apply for access to a £100,000 fund, distributed by a Papa John’s committee to give grassroots clubs a boost, whilst it has also pledged to provide £150k worth of brand-new football kits to clubs all over the UK in 2021.
The fund will also look to provide equipment for grounds-persons, training for match officials, and also improved facilities for those serving refreshments.
“The global pandemic has had a devastating effect on grassroots football, and the coming months are crucial when it comes to ensuring its future,” said Papa John’s marketing director Giles Codd.
“We are very proud to have announced several sports partnerships recently including those with the EFL, SPFL, ParalympicsGB. Our plan is to launch our ‘Together We Can’ mantra at Wembley this March, to show Papa John’s commitment to helping ensure that grassroots football can continue to support the physical and mental health of those involved all over the UK.”
The announcement also comes ahead of the Papa John’s Trophy ‘Wembley Weekender’ which will see Portsmouth take on Salford City in the delayed 2020 final on 13 March 2021.
