Help us repair our damaged Astro
Donation protected
Thanks to the amazing generosity of our amazing community we have now raised the full amount needed. Some of our generous donors have asked that we keep the fund open until they have had a chance to donate so we will do that.
Any additional funds made will go into a pot for future maintenance should we need it.
Thanks very much to everyone for their kindness.
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During the flooding of October 2021 our Astroturf pitch was heavily impacted by water which couldn’t get away due to backed up drainage. This subsequently crumpled our playing surface. We have received the repair and make right bill which is £8500.
Unfortunately, our insurance doesn’t cover flooding because of the nature of the facility and it’s location so we don’t have the funds to repair it at this time.
This has meant us cutting its usage to many community groups, commercial bookings, schools and our own teams.
We have just under 500 children from our own banner and around 100 adults from our adult teams including Walking Football.
We have had to limit training and cancel some sessions as we only have half of the pitch usable. We have asked the company who would carry out the repairs if we could pay the bill over a year but unfortunately this isn’t possible.
We now need to ask the local community, groups who use the facility and businesses if they can support us by donating. We will be thanking all donations over £100 with their name on a plaque in “Fatha Bills” bar and on our social media/ website.
Our teams now include; Youth Boys + Girls, 1st team men, reserves men, veterans, walking football, pan disability and now 2 womens teams.
Our community groups include; Soccer Sixes, Schools, Youth Clubs, Carlisle United Development and many more. During the time half our Astro is out of action we have had to shorten and cancel some bookings which affects these groups quite significantly. Please give as little or as much as you can. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Organizer
Luke Johnston
Organizer