Persimmon Homes gives £1,000 donation to Black Country football club

An Oldbury-based football club has secured a £1,000 donation from a national housebuilder, helping them to purchase winter jackets.

By contributor James Ballantyne
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Starz Academy received the funding from Persimmon Homes South Midlands as part of its Community Champions initiative. Starz Academy are a small community football club that offer a safe and fun environment to play football.

Lee O’Malley, Manager at Starz Academy said: "We are very grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generous donation, which will go towards improving winter jackets for the team.”

Starz Academy received the funding from Persimmon Homes South Midlands
Starz Academy received the funding from Persimmon Homes South Midlands

Laura Handy, Sales Manager at Persimmon Homes South Midlands, said:“What we do is about much more than just building homes, it’s about leaving a lasting positive legacy in the communities that we build in. We’re always delighted to lend a hand to local charities and community groups to boost their ongoing initiatives or contribute to causes that mean a lot to them.”

“It’s an honour to be able to offer this £1,000 donation to Starz Academy to help them continue their incredibly important work across the community.”