Reality Finance Sponsor Pirbright Girls FC

Date: 12 September, 2023

Reality Finance are proud to support Pirbright Girls football club for girls aged 6-10 years old. The new club has recently been established in the heart of Pirbright Village based in Woking, Surrey. Residents, Jenny Lavender, and Glenn Iceton co-founded the team in May 2023 following increased interest and support from children and parents in the area.

Despite the demand for an all-girls inclusive team from parents, residents and volunteers, the journey to deliver hasn’t been without its hard work. In addition to the government and regulatory framework to navigate, the costs to establish and keep a new club going can be huge. FA affiliation, kits, equipment, referees, and the pitch all need funding and player subsidies don’t always cover the costs, especially when a new club is formed. This is precisely why Reality Finance decided to support the newly found club.

James Cashmore, Commercial Director at Reality Finance says.

“As a player myself from a young age, I understand how important grassroots football is for young players. The demand for girls’ football is fantastic and I believe that they should have access to a safe and fun environment such as the Pirbright Girls Team. I cant wait to see how they get on this year - I already know they beat the boy's team in a friendly during the summer”.

Reality’s sponsorship was well received by the club's founders, enabling them to significantly reduce the costs of the subs, as well as playing for vital equipment.

Glenn Iceton, Co-Found and FA Coach comments;

“The sponsorship from Reality Finance enabled us to make a significant reduction in the player subsidies and other bits of equipment we need, making the costs for parents more affordable. Everyone involved has worked so hard with this new team - resulting in a week's first league match where the girls walked away with a 2-1 win”