Bargate Homes to offer funded places on Southampton FC’s Soccer Schools programme

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Daniel Face

(L–R) Matthew Lunney, Sales and Marketing Manager at Bargate Homes; Phil Parsons, CEO of Southampton FC; Mark White, Managing Director of Bargate Homes

Hampshire housebuilder Bargate Homes has signed up as principal partner for Southampton FC’s Soccer Schools programme.

Over the next two years, the company will provide funded places on the programme for children aged 5-13 who are eligible for free school meals. There they will have the chance to hone their skills under the tutelage of FA-accredited coaches.

Mark White, Managing Director of Bargate Homes, said: “Becoming a Southampton FC principal partner marks a milestone in our own growth journey. Enriching the place we all call home is at the heart of our ethos.

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“The collaborative opportunities this partnership offers will enable us to step up our engagement with local people across Hampshire.

“I’m incredibly proud to announce the funded Soccer School places for children who may otherwise not have had the opportunity to take part, and look forward to seeing the positive ripple effect extend far beyond the pitch.”

Charlie Boss, CCO of Southampton FC, added: “Securing Bargate Homes as a principal partner is a great signing for Saints. They have a long track record of investing in local communities and share our commitment to driving positive change.

“Together, we will continue to make a significant investment in grassroots sport and help create thriving communities that epitomise unity, progress and inclusivity.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.