Newcastle United Foundation Nets £250,000 To Boost Access To Sport
Newcastle United Foundation is celebrating after receiving £250,000 to help with its mission to build stronger communities by boosting access to sport and volunteering.
The funding raised by players of Peopleās Postcode Lottery was announced during Newcastle Unitedās home game against Huddersfield on Saturday 23 February, 2019.
Judie McCourt, Peopleās Postcode Lottery ambassador,Ā presented the landmark chequeĀ from Postcode Sports Trust to Foundation Patron Shola AmeobiĀ on the St. Jamesā Park pitch at half time.
With this support, the Foundation will be able to increase the coaching provision provided to LGBTQ team Newcastle Panthers as well as developing aĀ new āFit Clubā forĀ the over 50ās.
The funding willĀ also allowĀ the FoundationĀ toĀ expand its volunteering programme, building on an ever-growing pool of passionate volunteers and developing initiatives to encourage social action in our communities.
Sarah Medcalf, Development Manager at Newcastle United Foundation, said: āWe are incredibly grateful to players of Peopleās Postcode Lottery for this generous support.
āThis funding will allow Newcastle United Foundation to further its mission of building a better future for disadvantaged communities across our region. By creating even more opportunities for positive experiences built on involvement and inclusion, be that through sport or volunteering, we can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of thousands of our participants.ā
The Foundationās āUnited FuturesāĀ programme, which will be supported with the funding, encourages more people to get active,Ā developing their confidence to achieve a healthier life and reach their potential. Through accessible activities, people from all backgrounds and their families will meet and feel part of their community improving their mental and physical well-being.
Peopleās Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said: āItās been a real pleasure to come to St Jamesā Park to present Shola with this amazing Ā£250,000 cheque, which is going to make a huge difference to Newcastle United Foundation over the coming year. The charityās work stretches far beyond football, helping to bring people in the community closer together to share a positive experience through sport.ā
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