Hopestead kicks off partnership with Wroxham FC

Chris Elliott, Hopestead's fundraising manager, presents the Player of the Match award to Wroxham's Ryan John for their match against Brantham. Picture: George Purvis

At Hopestead, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home.

And now that message is to be seen at the home of Wroxham Football Club, thanks to a new sponsorship partnership.

Hopestead has joined the club’s other key sponsors – including its main sponsor, Shred Station – to back the club, which has seen new boards put up at the football ground, the Ginger Pickle Arena.

Chris Elliott, Hopestead’s fundraising manager, said the charity was delighted to sponsor the club.

Chris said: “When the chance came to partner with Wroxham FC, it made perfect sense. Football clubs are the heart of their communities. They’re places where people belong and feel welcomed.

“That’s one thing we have in common – the belief that home isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling.”

Hopestead's banner on display at the home of Wroxham FC. Picture: George Purvis

Hopestead has also supported the purchase of a set of goals for the club's U11 side, which allows them to play nine-a-side games. 

After Hopstead’s boards were installed, Chris got to present a Man of the Match award – a small keg of Woodforde’s beer – to player Ryan John, who excelled in a game against Brantham Athletic.

James Blower, chairman of Wroxham, known as the Yachtsman, said: "We are delighted to welcome Hopestead as the club’s latest partner and look forward to working with them to help promote the excellent work they do. 

"We both have a shared vision of helping our communities and we look forward to working with Chris and the team to help develop this further."