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Postcode Funding Boost For Disabled Players
Written by Newcastle Utd
Newcastle United Foundation is celebrating following an award of ten thousand pounds to fund disabled football in the region
Newcastle United Foundation is celebrating following an award from players of the People's Postcode Lottery, through People's Postcode Trust.
At half-time of the Magpies' home victory over Leicester on Saturday, a cheque for £10,000 was handed over to head of the Foundation, Kate Bradley, by Michael O'Connor, of People's Postcode Lottery and Joe Ray of People's Postcode Trust.
The award will fund the Foundation's flagship football project for children and young people with disabilities, Football for All.
Thanks to the project, 150 disabled young footballers have the chance to play football every week after school with another 500 children playing in school time.
The Foundation has established a number of teams who represent Newcastle United including Down's Syndrome, Wheel Chair Football, Visually Impaired and Cerebral Palsy teams.
Joe Ray, trusts manager at People's Postcode Lottery, said: "We had such a fantastic day attending the Newcastle United versus Leicester City game on Saturday to present the cheque to Newcastle United Foundation.
"The Foundation's flagship football project is a great opportunity for young disabled people to experience the joys of football, as well as being able to play with other children in their age groups."
Head of the Foundation, Kate Bradley, added: "We are delighted to receive this funding from players of the People's Postcode Lottery. Thanks to this award even more disabled children can play football in the region."
To find out how to get involved in the project click here.