Hartlepool football club raises over £8,000 in charity fundraiser

Seaton Carew FC’s under seven team took part in a litter picking campaign on Seaton Carew Beach to raise money for Cash for Kids North East.

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity which helps children in need across the UK.

Seaton Carew’s under seven team wore fancy dress costumes to “add a twist” to the challenge and collected seven bags of litter combined.

Nine players took part in the fundraiser and were joined by siblings, parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

Adrian Shepherd, coach for the under seven team, said: “It went really well. The kids were really engaged.

He added: “There were no complaints. They just got on with it.”

The club’s under nine team also played their part in the fundraiser, completing a ten mile bike ride from Hornby Park, in Seaton Carew, to the Marina and around town before heading back to Hornby Park.

All money raised by the club will go towards buying new equipment and branded clothing as well as towards future tournaments and summer camps.

Every penny raised as a team stays within the team and the club has the opportunity to receive a match funding from Cash for Kids of up to £2,500.

Adrian said: “From my perspective, it’s all about getting the best equipment for the kids.”

He added: “It was nice for families to get together and do something for the community.”

Donations can still be made at https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/teesside-sports-challenge-2022/fundraisers/seaton-carew-football-club/.