Children in Partridge Green are enjoying more opportunities to play grassroots football thanks to the continued support of Sussex manufacturer Forza Doors.
Forza Doors, based in the village, is a UK manufacturer of bespoke timber fire doors and joinery and has sponsored Partridge Green Youth Football Club for four years.
During Forza Doors’ sponsorship, the club has celebrated league and cup success, including the U15 team winning their league, the U14s finishing as Plate runners-up and the U8s receiving a Sportsmanship Award. More than 60 children across four youth teams have also been able to play football in a safe environment.
The support from Forza Doors has also meant that Partridge Green Youth FC has pitch space available to set up a new mini football team of up to seven-a-side.
Will Hunnam, managing director of Forza Doors, said: “We have been supporting Partridge Green FC for four years and in that time we’ve seen the club go from strength to strength.
“Our ongoing sponsorship highlights our commitment to the community and sport, and we look forward to seeing the club’s success in upcoming fixtures and beyond.”
When Forza Doors started to sponsor the club, children in the area struggled to find nearby teams to join and were often left on waitlists for out-of-town clubs.
However, through Forza Doors’ sponsorship, the club has been able to expand the number of teams and bring the community together to cheer players on.
The sponsorship has also supported the adult team at Partridge Green FC with a brand-new kit.
Chris Holland at Partridge Green Youth FC added: “All of us at Partridge Green Youth FC are so grateful to Forza Doors for their support.
“Its continued commitment and community focus has allowed us to expand our teams, to offer more opportunities to more children, and to invest in our facilities and equipment.
“Having such a market leader and strong brand as Forza Doors as our sponsor has significantly enhanced to our club’s exposure and it has given us the confidence we needed to underpin our volunteers’ work with training and accreditations.
“It has allowed us to plan for the future, something that may seem simple, but should never be taken for granted in grassroots football.”
