Toby's Terriers Project Lands Award
Raleys partner David Barber (left) collects the firms's 'Business Contribution to Sport' trophy from Richard Fidler, editor of re:play magazine, the the South Yorkshire Sports Awards
Raleys Solicitors has won a prestigious award for it's backing of the Community Programmes Toby's Terrier's project.
The Barnsley firm was rewarded for 'Business Contribution to Sport' at the South Yorkshire Sports Awards on Wednesday 14th November at the English Institute of Sport. The evening was a celebration of athletes, coaches and volunteers as well as showcasing some of the fantastic work happening behind the scenes to help people get in volved in sport at many different levels.
It follows the firm's £60,000 investment in the sporting initiative which aims to engage local youngsters of all abilities in qualified football coaching. The 3 year programme is in it's 2nd year and will enable 4000 Barnsley children to take part in high quality curriculum football activities, but also provide out of school opportunities for children to take part in competitive, recreational and social activities through structures pathways. With health and physical exercise high on the Government agenda, this project is needed and is in addition to the current level of provision delivered by the Community Programme.
Kyle Letheren and Kim Christensen field questions from Milefield Primary youngsters alongside Toby's Terriers's coach Darren England (left) and Raleys Solicitors partner David Barber (right)"This is brilliant news for Raleys, but more importantly it shows the value of the Toby's Terrier's programme in getting local youngsters engaged in fun physical activity", said David Barber, a partner at Raleys who collected the award on behalf of the firm.
"We're pround to be associated with such a pioneering and successful initiative, one that not only promotes health and togetherness, but that now wins awards as well. Our thanks go to everyone involved at Barnsley F.C's Community Programme for welcoming us on board as sponsors and partners.
Wayne Bullimore, Chief Executive of the Community Programme, added, "Raleys has supported us since day one with Toby's Terrier's, and the firm thoroughly deserves the praise for it's investment in the project. Hopefully this is the first of many awards for the programme.
Local nominees for the South Yorkshire Sports Awards will now go on to contest the Barnsley Sports Awards. The winners will be announced at the Metrodome on the 5th December, with Raleys again shortlisted for the 'Business Contribution to Sport' category.