01-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Housebuilder donates £1,000 to under-6 football team
Persimmon Homes West Wales joined forces with local councillor Mark Tribe to mark the donation to Llangyfelach AFC at the club's playing ground in April.
The donation will help with the cost of hiring training facilities, new equipment and kits, social events for the children, and to assist with entering local grassroots tournaments.
The five-star builder donates £48,000 to good causes and much-valued organisations across Wales each year.
Recent local recipients include Pontarddulais RFC, Swansea Schools FC U12s, Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera, and Friends of Gowerton Primary School.
Persimmon Homes West Wales sales director Sharon Bouhali said: "We are delighted to support Llangyfelach AFC through our Community Champions scheme.
"Youth sports clubs play a vital role in fostering teamwork, discipline, and community spirit among young people.
"This donation reflects our commitment to not only building quality homes but also nurturing vibrant communities where families can thrive.
"We look forward to seeing the positive impact this support will have on the club and its players."
Llangyfelach AFC coach Kieran Hayes said: "We're incredibly grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generous donation through the Community Champions scheme.
"As a grassroots club, support like this is invaluable—it helps us invest in equipment, facilities, and opportunities for our players to grow both on and off the pitch.
"It's fantastic to see a company like Persimmon recognising the importance of local sports and giving back to the communities they build in."
Councillor Mark Tribe said: "It's wonderful to see businesses like Persimmon investing in our community and supporting local clubs like Llangyfelach AFC, especially when grassroots sport is the heartbeat of villages like ours, offering young people a safe, healthy, and positive outlet.
"This kind of partnership between developers and community organisations is exactly what we need to help our area thrive."
