READING Football Club’s principal partner has been nominated for a prestigious award in recognition of its support for grassroots football.
Select Car Leasing has been shortlisted for the Grassroots Sports Sponsorship prize at The UK Sponsorship Awards 2023 following three unique campaigns: Meals for Kids, kit sponsorship and Tickets for Kids.
Working alongside the club’s community trust, academy and other charitable organisations across the town.
Each week, a grassroots team from the area is selected to receive a batch of tickets for free, meaning that young football fans, their parents and coaches can enjoy a day at the football, some for the first time.
Mark Tongue, director of Select Car Leasing, said: “On behalf of everyone at Select Car Leasing who has worked on these campaigns, we’re thrilled and excited to be shortlisted for a prize at The UK Sponsorship Awards 2023.
“As a grassroots football coach myself, I know the challenges facing teams and families when it comes to funding and support.
“By working in conjunction with Reading FC, we’ve been able to give something back to the community while also building long-term relationships with local enterprises and industry leaders.
“We’re proud to be shortlisted in the ‘Grassroots Sports Sponsorship’ award category, and we’re very much looking forward to the event itself.”
Tim Kilpatrick, Head of Commercial at Reading Football Club, added: “We are delighted that Select Car Leasing are so active at supporting the local community through their partnership with Reading FC.”
The awards take place on Tuesday, March 28 at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.
