Ewloe-based Wales & West Housing donates £1000 to Mold Rugby U13s

Under 13s at Mold Rugby Club have been taking to the field in new kit thanks to a £1000 donation from Wales & West Housing.

The cash provided new contact tops for 26 players and six coaches for the squad, based on Chester Road in the North Wales town.

It proved to be a timely seasonal boost for the team, keeping them warm, dry and maximising their training through the winter.

Manager Jen Goodfellow said: “All of the players, coaches and parents at Mold rugby club U13s would like to say a huge thank you to Wales & West Housing for the sponsorship of our new contact tops.

“We are so pleased at how smart and professional they look. The boys will wear the new tops to every training session and game.”

The U13s are the youngest of four junior teams at Mold Rugby Club, with squads ranging from minis at six years old up to U16, youth and adult teams. Wales & West Housing provides sponsorship to organisations across Wales every year, making a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities.

This is the first time that the housing association, which has offices in Ewloe, has provided funding for the junior rugby team, which recently gained charitable status.

Chief Executive of Wales & West Housing, Anne Hinchey, said: “We’re delighted that the new training tops have made such a difference to all of the squad at Mold Rugby Club U13s.

“They work and train so hard for their matches, so we’re pleased to see how the new kit has given a boost to their training. We wish the squad the best of luck for the rest of the season.”

Wales & West Housing supports community organisations across Wales through its Making A Difference sponsorship and awards.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of its Making a Difference Awards, celebrating the community spirit, courage, enterprise and kindness of Wales & West residents across the country. The awards take place at the Vale Resort, near Cardiff, on Friday 9 March 2018.