An Oppotunity to Sponsor a Club at the Heart of a Community.

Sport, Art and Music, three areas that provide inspiration and opportunity for all young people.  Their importance in some locations are greater than others, because of the impact they have on the lives of young people.  Youth + Location = Guaranteed Crime - rubbish crime is a choice, down to the individual. Lack of Opportunity + Lack of investment in developing talent,  does equate to the increased possibility of the only option being crime.

We read in our papers today, that the government will be one of the first to gauge the happiness of the nation through an index.  I would imagine, that one of the factors taking into account will be the feeling of safety.  Investment in the above will increase the opportunities of Young people.  Please remember that only a very small minority of Young people are connected with crime or real anti social behaviour, but if we are looking for happiness it can be found.  When we look at a piece of Art, an evening at the theatre or cinema, a new and exciting singer or band, a winning sport star or team, that brings us happiness.  The investment in youth will reap benefits to our nation or region in so many ways and boost the happiness index - so why cut funding in these areas.

Redbridge Elite have had their funding stopped by the local council.  Below is posted the request for sponsorship that will be distributed, at the end you will see the sponsorship range, but you can do better than that.  If you run a business or you think your company would be interested in sponsorship, contact us at info@sporttrades.co.uk.  Redbridge Elite funding has now stopped, so financial support is urgent.

REDBRIDGE ELITE FC

Club & Players Past History


The Redbridge Elite football club was founded by a youth worker (Damien Williams) from the Redbridge Council. The team of players formed together from a five a side football project. This was aimed at providing a space for young people to enjoy football in an area that was away from damaging people in the community’s property.

Redbridge Elite entered the Ilford and district league in the seasons 2008/09 which was our first season as a team; we are now going into season 2010/11. Throughout are stay in this league we have managed to achieve something every season. First season we finished runners up in the league where we lost out by one point. Also came runner up to the in the Fenton cup which is similar set up to the FA cup.

Second season we won the Division one cup and got to the semi-final of the Essex cup.

Third season, we came runners up in the Premier division but we won all the cup competitions in our league.

Sponsorship cover

Redbridge Elite has always been sponsored by Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF). This is a funding source that is young people lead and supported by the London borough of Redbridge. Since the change in government money has been pulled form schools children’s and Families sectors in each borough and our funders have now been scrapped in a result of this. We are not looking for money to help us gain a profit through the team. We are simply trying to make football cheaper for young people that can’t afford this hobby.

Things we would need money for is pitch hire, foot ball equipment, and entry into external cup competitions. Our sponsor will be printed on the front of all our jerseys and managers jackets. Our league is covered by the Ilford and Newham Recorder. Through this we often have pictures of our team and weekly match results in the news paper.

The total amount Redbridge Elite is looking for is £1000 - £2000 per season. If this is possible we would be most thankful and guarantee that you are supporting a side with high status in the league and great potential to go further in football.