01-07-2025
County Durham football club receives funding for new tracksuits
Councillor Joe Quinn, centre, presenting a cheque to Paul Gillham, left and Chris Orton, right, from Ferryhill Athletic FC (Image: Supplied)
A County Durham football club has received funding to help provide new tracksuits for its players.
Ferryhill Athletic FC was awarded £450 through Ferryhill Town Council's Members Initiative Fund, which supports community groups and projects.
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Councillor Joe Quinn, who presented the cheque, said: "I am only too pleased to be able to support Ferryhill Athletic FC.
"It is great to see the team playing back in Ferryhill at their old ground, and I would like to wish them every success for the future."
The funding will be used to purchase tracksuits for the team, helping to create a stronger sense of identity for the players.
Chris Orton and Paul Gillham accepted the cheque on behalf of the club.
Ferryhill Athletic FC was originally formed in 1921 and played in both the Northern League and Wearside League for more than 60 years before folding in 2006.
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The club was reformed 15 years later and now plays once again at Dean Bank Park, its historic home ground.
The Members Initiative Fund was launched in April 2022 and has since contributed a total of £23,400 to various community projects.
Funding is still available through the scheme.
For more information, contact Karen Younghusband at Ferryhill Town Hall by calling 01740 652157 or by emailing kyounghusband@
