Larchwood Care

A fledgling junior football team from Colne has been given a boost after a nearby care home paid for new kit for the entire squad and coaches.

The Colne FC Under 11s team and management received new shirts, emblazoned with the logo of Larchwood Care, the operator of Wordsworth House in Burnley which facilitated the sponsorship.

Many residents at Wordsworth House, on Wordsworth Street in Hapton, have been involved with grassroots football during their lives and are delighted to see the team in their kit.

Jonny Stansfield, coach for Colne FC Under 11s, said: “Without the support of people and businesses like Wordsworth House and Larchwood Care, we simply wouldn’t be able to compete as a team.

“It can be very expensive to buy kit for a whole team and taking that burden away from the children’s parents means that no one has to worry about the cost and can focus on enjoying the sport.”

Rachel Clough, regional support manager for Larchwood Care, said: “It’s really important to Larchwood that Wordsworth House is part of the community so being bale to support this local team is brilliant.

“Sport instils important values and characteristics in young people, and many of the players will make lifelong friends through the team. I’ll be bringing some of the residents down to watch matches and look forward to seeing lots of wins!”

Wordsworth House is rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission.

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Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

https://www.larchwoodcare.co.uk/