Donation from the Premiership
St John Ambulance Berkshire has received
a £2,000 donation from the Premier League through
their creating chances scheme.
Chosen by Reading Football Club
The first aid charity was chosen by Reading FC to donate money
to and were also lucky enough to get to visit The Royal's
training ground to meet the players and take some photos
to support their latest recruitment drive.
We have worked closely with the charity for many years and are greatly appreciative of the excellent work they carry out in the local community, and hope this contribution will assist them.
Andy West
Reading FC
Becky Trotman, press officer for St John Ambulance says that the
donation will provide a real boost to their
campaign to recruit more volunteers into the organisations: 'At the
moment we don't have enough volunteer members in
Berkshire to be able to provide first aid cover at every event and
so we have to unfortuantely turn some away.'
'Recruitment costs money so with this £2,000 and the
backing of Reading FC we will be able to raise our profile and
target specific groups of people to come and join us.'
St John provides at least 25 first aiders for each of
Reading's home games, so already have a good relationship
with the club.
Andy West, speaking on behalf of the club said: 'We are very
happy to support St John Ambulance through the Premier League
Creating Chances scheme. We have worked closely with the
charity for many years and are greatly
appreciative of the excellent work they carry out in the
local community, and hope this contribution will assist them.'