Scoring big: Funeral home invites football fans to kickabout for good cause

Taking place on Sunday, July 14 from 10am to 3pm – ahead of the European Championship final – at Noak Hill Sports Complex in Romford, Co-op Funeralcare Manor Park is inviting the community to attend a five-a-side tournament.

The winners will be awarded trophies during a special ceremony and those opting not to show off their skills can enjoy plenty of refreshments and a raffle while watching the games from a viewing platform.

Ahead of the big day, guests can register to enter the competition here, which will be overseen by qualified referees. Team admission will cost £35.

Christopher Saunders, Funeral Director at Manor Park Co-op Funeralcare, said: “We’d like to invite the local community to join us and raise funds for Barnardo’s. It promises to be a great day with plenty of friendly competition accompanied by good food, drink and music.

“As a member-owned business, Co-op is always keen to support important causes however we can. Following our charity partnership with Barnardo’s and mission to raise £5 million to support young people, it seemed natural to host our own fundraiser.

“Preparations are already underway and we can’t wait for a spectacular day of sport.”

Last year Co-op announced its new charity partnership with Barnardo’s, with the aim of raising £5 million to support 750,000 young people across the UK with their current and future needs, including helping young people and their families with basic needs like access to food, mental wellbeing support and opportunities for the future.

To find out more and discover more ways to fundraise, visit Support young people - Co-operate (coop.co.uk).

Find out more about Co-op Funeralcare, Manor Park here: Funeral Directors in Manor Park, Whitta Road - Co-op (coop.co.uk)