Pictured: Castle Vale JKS FC Under 10s and coach Karl
Armstrong celebrate after receiving a donation for a new kit from
Pertemps People Development Group
A Birmingham junior football club recently touched by tragedy
has found its perfect match after generous workers donated
£400 for a new kit.
Coaches and players from Castle Vale JKS FC were left devastated
following the death of 10-year-old Callum Henry who tragically died
in hospital after being knocked off his bike in September. He
played for the club's under 11's team.
The club had been struggling to find sponsors this season until
Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG) stepped in to buy a new
kit and training equipment for the under 10's team.
The team was nominated for a payroll giving donation by local
employer liaison coordinator Jayne Hanson whose son Kadian Burke
plays for the Under 10's.
Employees donate monthly into PPDG's payroll giving scheme, Give
As You Earn, through salary deductions so that good causes and
community initiatives can benefit. This latest £400 donation
has paid for 12 strips and new match balls.
Jayne said: "Castle Vale is an area which does suffer from high
unemployment but it's a vibrant community and the football club
does a fabulous job in keeping the children engaged and focused.
It's a chance not only to develop their team working and
employability skills at an early age but also instils a set of
values to become good citizens in the future.
"The opportunity to secure a smart new kit to wear as a reward
for their commitment was too tempting to resist and the joy on
their faces when the kit arrived was absolutely priceless. It has
been a very difficult time for the club recently but this has given
the youngsters and parents a real lift, playing for your shirt now
has that extra meaning."
Castle Vale JKS FC coach Karl Armstrong, who runs the Under 10's
team, said: "The kids absolutely love their new kit and run out
onto the pitch with a genuine pride. On behalf of the team and the
parents I would like to thank PPDG for the support they have given
and we all hope the team can push on and have a successful
season."
PPDG's team of employment experts provide advice on benefits,
confidence building, one-to-one support, CV and interview
preparation as well as finding the right job or training course. To
learn more about the services available give Jayne a call on 07739
677188.
For more information about Pertemps People Development Group,
please visit their website here: www.ppdg.co.uk