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Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
East Kilbride Pirates get grant for new kits from Royal Mail
The East Kilbride Pirates U16s American football team was awarded the funding through Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids programme, which aims to get more young people active by supporting grassroots clubs in their communities. The Pirates were nominated for the funding by their coach and local postman, Willie Brown. Mr Brown, a Hall of Fame player, ensured the boys got new practice and playing jerseys, as well as 'bottom kit' for training and games. Read more: Donald Trump expected to visit Scotland later this month Greg Sage, director of corporate affairs and ESG at Royal Mail, said: "Our 130,000 people are at the heart of their communities across the UK, and Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids gives colleagues the opportunity to show their support and help young people get active in their local area. "Unwavering pride and passion, forging through all weathers, out in the community – grassroots sport has a lot in common with Royal Mail. "This exciting new initiative brings the two together and we are delighted to be able to support the East Kilbride Pirates." The Pirates were established in 1985 and are an amateur, volunteer-run club that aims to provide a safe and positive environment for all players to participate in and enjoy American football. Amanda McDonald, chair of the East Kilbride Pirates, said: "The grant from Royal Mail has been a godsend for us in these challenging times, especially because American football uniforms have to be ordered specially from a limited number of suppliers. "The kids are delighted to wear their new jerseys to their tournaments. "Willie was a real hero to apply for this funding – it's typical of how passionate and dedicated he is to the team." The Kits 4 Kids programme was launched to help youth sports teams in need of new equipment and received 2,500 nominations from employees in its first year and has supported 300 teams so far.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
East Kilbride Pirates awarded funding from Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids programme
The team received the funding as part of the company's drive to support employees' local grassroots teams and help young people get active. Budding American football players from East Kilbride Pirates U16s are celebrating being awarded a grant for brand-new kits as part of Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids programme. The team received the funding as part of the company's drive to support employees' local grassroots teams and help young people get active. The team was nominated for funding by Willie Brown, a postman in Glasgow who coaches the team and is a Hall of Fame player. The funding means that the team was able to purchase new practice and playing jerseys, as well as new 'bottom kit' for training and games. Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids was launched in response to many requests from colleagues across the country who want to help their local youth sports teams by funding new kit. Royal Mail and Parcelforce employees were encouraged to nominate their local grassroots youth sports teams to receive grant funding. In its first year, the programme has received 2,500 nominations from employees and has supported 300 teams so far, with successful clubs chosen randomly by region. The East Kilbride Pirates are Scotland's leading American football club. Established in 1985, the club is amateur and run by volunteers, who believe that everyone should be able to participate in and enjoy American football in a safe and positive environment – whoever they are and whatever their background. Greg Sage, Royal Mail's Director of Corporate Affairs and ESG, said: 'Our 130,000 people are at the heart of their communities across the UK, and Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids gives colleagues the opportunity to show their support and help young people get active in their local area. 'Unwavering pride and passion, forging through all weathers, out in the community – grassroots sport has a lot in common with Royal Mail. 'This exciting new initiative brings the two together and we are delighted to be able to support the East Kilbride Pirates.' Amanda McDonald, East Kilbride Pirates Club Chair, added: 'The grant from Royal Mail has been a godsend for us in these challenging times, especially because American football uniforms have to be ordered specially from a limited number of suppliers. 'The kids are delighted to wear their new jerseys to their tournaments. Willie was a real hero to apply for this funding – it's typical of how passionate and dedicated he is to the team.'
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Swindon youth football club celebrates fresh start on the pitch
A youth football club is celebrating a fresh start on the pitch. Stratton Juniors FC in Swindon has received brand-new kits through Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids programme, designed to support grassroots youth sports across the UK. Advertisement The team was nominated by Gary Wigley, a driver at Royal Mail's Swindon Mail Centre and a long-time employee whose son plays for the club. Read more: Local theatre group 'returns' to the stage with dark musical Greg Sage, deputy director for corporate affairs and ESG at Royal Mail, said: "Our 130,000 people are at the heart of their communities across the UK, and Royal Mail's Kits 4 Kids gives colleagues the opportunity to show their support and help young people get active in their local area. "Unwavering pride and passion, forging through all weathers, out in the community – grassroots sport has a lot in common with Royal Mail. Advertisement "This exciting new initiative brings the two together and we are delighted to be able to support Stratton Juniors." Stratton Juniors FC is an FA chartered standard community football club, founded in 1992. It is now one of the largest clubs in Swindon and nearby areas, offering more than 30 teams, including 26 youth teams, men's and women's squads, and Ability Counts teams for players with disabilities and learning difficulties. The club was one of 300 teams selected from 2,500 nominations submitted by Royal Mail and Parcelforce employees. The Kits 4 Kids programme was launched in response to requests from staff to support youth sports teams in their communities by funding new kits. Advertisement Mr Wigley, who nominated the team, said: "I would like to extend my thanks to Royal Mail for generously sponsoring my son's football team. "Seeing them proudly wearing the kit with the Royal Mail logo on fills me with pride, not only as a parent but as someone who has worked for Royal Mail for the last 23 years. Read more: Tribute to legendary musician George Harrison coming to Swindon "It's incredibly meaningful to see the company I have worked for all my adult life supporting the next generation in such a positive and inspiring way. "Thank you for also making a real difference in the local community." Advertisement The new kits feature the Royal Mail logo on the front of the shirts and will be worn by Stratton Juniors players during upcoming matches and tournaments. The Kits 4 Kids scheme has so far supported 300 teams across the UK, with plans to continue the programme in future years.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Onslow County Sheriff's Office and Jacksonville Police Department team up for Kits4Kids
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with the Jacksonville Police Department to assemble and receive Kits4Kids. The First Responder Kits4Kids program as developed to help alleviate kid's anxiety during emergency situations. The program was developed by North Carolina men James Fisher-Davis and Kevin Gatlin. The two are devoted fathers who saw a need for children to be comforted during traumatic emergencies. Every kit contains a playtime disposable play pad that has 25 interactive activities, crayons, a Rubik's cube, a miniature emergency vehicle, Play-Doh, a puzzle, noise cancelling earplugs, a colorful stress ball, hand wipes and a hand written note from first responders to provide encouragement. The event will happen on June 11, at 10am at the Jacksonville Department of Public Safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
