Further to the launch of the new disability section for this season, York City Football Club Foundation‘s passion to promote inclusivity in sport has received support from Irwin Mitchell Solicitors. The leading legal firm with offices in Leeds, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire and beyond, are not new to working with the North East and Yorkshire Cerebral Palsy Football Team, and have cemented their support with a two year deal as front of shirt sponsor for the team.
Irwin Mitchel were founded in Sheffield in 1912, and have a different stance, ensuring their advisers really get to know the people and businesses that they help with services in Personal, Wealth Management and Business.
Paula Stainton, YCFC Foundation manager, said: “We want to see everyone in our community get the same opportunities to play football, and the Cerebral Palsy team plays at a national level, providing both opportunities and raising aspirations for other players to compete at such a high level.
We are delighted that Irwin Mitchell have chosen to partner with us. The players are very excited to be able to represent in their new kits both for York City Foundation and for Irwin Mitchell.
We’ve had a busy run of fixtures late November and early December, and are due to host fixtures for the league on 25th January at York Sport Village, where the players will get more chance to get to know our new sponsors too.”
Courteney Coe, a specialist medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, said “At Irwin Mitchell, we believe in building strong links within the communities in which we work and supporting good causes.
“Through our work we regularly see how important inclusive opportunities are for people with disabilities and additional needs, and the benefit that sport can play in a person’s rehabilitation.
“We’re excited to support a team that provides numerous physical, emotional and social benefits to those with disabilities.
We’ve already been able to see the team in action and are looking forward to supporting them over the coming years.”
The Foundation’s North East and Yorkshire Cerebral Palsy Football Team is for players 16+ with cerebral palsy, stroke and acquired brain injuries and competing with regular fixtures in the National Cerebral Palsy Football League and the Disability FA Cup.
The matches are free for fans to attend, and we would love to have your support. Follow York City Football Club Foundation on social media for the latest updates.
