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Date: 28th October 2014

Housing Worx sponsorship for junior footballers

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A junior football team in Stafford has been given a huge boost by a local housing association.

The youngsters of Stafford Rangers Stripes have got off to a solid start to the season in a new kit sponsored by Housing Worx, a subsidiary company of Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH).

The under-14s side is managed by SARH Technical Officer, Craig Royall, whose son also plays for the team. He said the sponsorship deal will help the club achieve further success in the Mid-Staffs Junior Premier League.

"We're delighted and grateful for this support," Craig said. "Running a junior football team is a tough task and we ask a lot of the parents, so the support of local businesses and other organisations is vital to our survival.

The Stripes squad is made up of 17 players from the Stafford area and a number of them live in properties owned and managed by SARH.

Since 2012, Housing Worx has delivered a range of improvements to SARH properties, including the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms.  SARH customers benefit from greater choice and an improved service and SARH saves money on previous arrangements. Profits generated by Housing Worx are invested into building more affordable homes.

Chris Poulton, Director of Asset Management and Development commented: "We recognise that sport plays an important part in building vibrant communities and we are delighted that Housing Worx has been able to support the Stripes in this way. We wish the lads every success this season."

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Pictured (left to right) are: Chris Poulton, Director of Asset Management and Development,Stafford and Rural Homes, Joseph Tweedie, Craig Royall, Manager, Rob Stone, Debbie Emmitt, Director of Neighbourhood Services, Stafford and Rural Homes.

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Editor's Notes

About Stafford and Rural Homes:

Stafford and Rural Homes is a Times Top 100 'Not for Profit' organisation and registered charity formed in 2006. We own and manage over 6,000 homes across Stafford and the surrounding area as well as delivering a number of local Independent Living schemes. Operating as a business, profits are used to fund our social housing and community schemes.  We also work in partnership with local authorities, health trusts, statutory bodies and a range of voluntary organisations to create safe, sustainable communities.  

Media contact:

Martin Farrow

CHANGEWORKS Communications
t:  + 44 (0) 1785 247588

m: +44 (0)7771 970025

e: mfarrow@changeworkscom.co.uk

Stafford and Rural Homes contact:

Mara Hargreaves
Marketing Manager

t:01785 216793 (Direct) 

m:07800 619 863 (Mobile)  

e: mara.hargreaves@sarh.co.uk