Local Cray Valley Paper Mills football team scores big with franchisee sponsorship
McDonald’s Franchisee, Taimoor Sheikh, who owns and operates nine restaurants in the Greenwich, is proud to be the brand-new sponsor of the Cray Valley (PM) football club. The sponsorship includes new playing kits for various age groups at the club, plus a branded takeover of the family stand at the club’s stadium and becoming the official community partner of the club.
Taimoor has been supporting grassroots football in the local community as part of McDonald’s Fun Football programme for many years. McDonald’s is the longest-standing supporter of grassroots football in the UK and has worked with the Home Nation Football Associations for over 20 years.
Local McDonald’s Franchisee Taimoor Sheikh, who owns and operates nine restaurants in the Greenwich area, said:“Football is an important part of our community which is why we support local teams through each McDonald’s restaurant, and I am delighted to help support Cray Valley (PM). I’m proud to be the official community partner of the club and I look forward to watching the teams play in their upcoming fixtures.”
Chairman of Cray Valley (PM), David Carter, said: "For a small non-league football club like ourselves, with aspirations to grow, the link to the local community is so important. Having a strong partnership with a recognisable and respected brand is a huge plus. With the unmistakable branding now adorning our stands behind one goal, the McDonald’s Community Stand, it gives the ground a new fresh and professional look. I’d like to thank Taimoor and McDonald’s for their support, and I’m looking forward to continuing our work together."
McDonald’s Fun Football programme is committed to providing over ten million hours of free football opportunities to over one million children by 2026. McDonald’s Fun Football sessions will take place across the entire UK with the next wave starting in June. To find a Fun Football session local to you visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk/funfootball.
For further information on McDonald’s involvement in grassroots football follow @FunFootballUK on Twitter and Instagram.