Ark Alexandra Academy is celebrating a generous new partnership with local business Valleyside Tree Care Ltd, which has pledged to sponsor three full sets of football kits for the school’s boys’ and girls’ teams.
Representatives from the school met with Jacqui Bennett and Thomas Adams from Valleyside Tree Care Ltd to mark the start of the sponsorship, which will provide three complete sets of kits, including spares, for students in Years 7 to 11.
The kits will be used by boys’ and girls’ teams across all age groups for home and away fixtures throughout the season, helping ensure students have access to high-quality football kit as they represent the academy on the pitch.
The partnership is particularly meaningful because Valleyside Tree Care Ltd is a local family business with two children currently attending Ark Alexandra Academy. The sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to supporting young people and creating opportunities for students to thrive both in the classroom and through sport.
Ellis Nuttall, Head of Football at Ark Alexandra Academy, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to Valleyside Tree Care Ltd for their generous support. It is especially meaningful to partner with a local family business that is already part of our school community. Their sponsorship will benefit students across our boys’ and girls’ football teams for years to come, and we are delighted to be working together.”
The academy looks forward to seeing the new kits in action throughout the coming season.
The sponsorship highlights the important role local businesses can play in supporting school sport, encouraging participation and helping young people develop teamwork, confidence and a sense of pride in representing their school.