Emplas has stepped in to support Rising Hope FC, a unique football team, which turns out senior, ladies, junior and veterans’ teams in the Northants Combination and Weetabix Youth Leagues
The team was named in memory of Lacey-Mae Hope Carley, daughter of club chairman, Graham, Lacey-Mae, who was born with a heart defect and died aged only two-weeks old.
They had struggled to find a sponsor for the under-10 team until Emplas stepping into the breach.
Graham, who works for Emplas, said: “It’s been very difficult to attract sponsors this year. Companies have been less willing to agree sponsorships because of Covid-19. We even thought about asking parents to contribute but not everyone can just dip their hand into their pocket for a £30 shirt.
“So Emplas’ support this year has been an absolute lifeline for the club.”
The deal means T&K Home Improvements, Emplas’ retail business, has become kit sponsor for the under 10s team for the 2020/21 season.
Ryan Johnson, Managing Director, Emplas said: “Graham and the officials put a massive amount of time into the club, with a real focus on developing the life skills of its players, not only those on the pitch.”