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Health & wellbeing groups to score significant support from club partnerships and donations of tens of thousands of pounds

2022-08-04T14:00:00.000Z

CHARITY CHAMPIONS - COMMUNITY CAUSES TO NET DONATIONS WORTH THOUSANDS OF POUNDS

Health & wellbeing groups to score significant support from club partnerships and donations of tens of thousands of pounds

2022-08-04T14:00:00.000Z

Health & wellbeing groups to score significant support from club partnerships and donations of tens of thousands of pounds

Numerous community charities and good causes will benefit from tens of thousands of pounds of donations helping to support female football projects and health & wellbeing awareness.

Burnley FC in the Community will receive a windfall of £15,000 as Burnley F.C. official charity is awarded the cash boost following the announcement of the club’s partnership with BK8.

News of the charitable contribution comes as BK8 revealed its latest ambassador is sporting star Faye White MBE, former England captain and Arsenal WFC captain.

The goal to encourage more women to participate in the beautiful game is well timed as interest in female football reaches fever pitch following England’s historic Euro 2022 victory.

Faye White, England’s longest serving women’s captain to date, is BK8’s second female ambassador, following in the footsteps of fellow former footballer and ambassador Kelly Smith.

White said: “I am delighted to be announced as an ambassador for BK8 and thrilled they are providing such amazing support for numerous community charities linked to football clubs in the UK.

“It is incredibly important to encourage and inspire more female footballers and the stars of tomorrow, who will hopefully one day follow in the football boots of our triumphant Lionesses! I look forward to supporting many of the great community charities and causes that BK8 are championing in the women's game.”

Health & wellbeing groups to score significant support from club partnerships and donations of tens of thousands of pounds

Gordon Kaye, Commercial Director at Burnley FC said: “It’s great to welcome BK8 as our Official Training Wear Partner. We have had really positive conversations with BK8, who as part of the partnership were keen to support our official charity Burnley FC in the Community.

“As a football club based in the heart of the town, this was an important aspect to us and highlights how club partnerships such as this can give back to and make a positive impact in the local community. We are all aware of how vitally important looking after your health and wellbeing is, and Burnley FC in the Community deliver a whole host of worthwhile projects locally supporting people in this area. I’m pleased that through the partnership with BK8 we can support the vital work they are carrying out.”

Dr Sara Ward, Chief Executive Officer at Burnley FC in the Community said: “We are extremely grateful to BK8 for choosing to support our charity work, through their partnership with the football club. The donated funds will make a real difference to the local community, helping us to deliver our wide range of health & wellbeing programmes. From our provision for those living with dementia, to our healthy lifestyle’s sessions, BK8’s support will help us to promote social integration and offer valuable opportunities for young people and adults from across the region. We’re pleased to see such positive benefits coming from the partnership.”

BK8 European Managing Director Michael Gatt said: “We are delighted to have Faye join our iconic team of ambassadors. Our latest club partnerships and £30,000 of donations to their chosen charities demonstrates our ongoing, long-term commitment to help empower women through grassroots football projects alongside providing important support for mental health and wellbeing groups in local communities.”

A total of £30,000 will be distributed to a variety of charitable causes in a far-reaching project providing vital support for community programmes helping thousands of people most in need.

The substantial sums will be donated to the chosen charities of UK football clubs following the announcement of partnerships between BK8 with Burnley F.C. and Huddersfield Town A.F.C.

Salauddin Sinnakandu, CEO of Outlast Sports & Entertainment, who were instrumental in establishing the partnership collaborations for BK8, added: “This is a continuation of the efforts BK8 has made to working with the community at large, which will continue with whichever clubs they work with in the coming years.”