Glossop North End launch major fundraising drive

The club aim to raise an initial £95,000 in funds to help revamp their Glossop Community Sports Hub facilities at the Cemetery Road site and provide significant benefits for the area.

The club has been running for over 30 years and has 500+ members and 38 teams.

Dave Rowlinson, club chairman said: "Aside from providing a brilliant home for the football club and its members, the site will host a diverse mix of projects and activities delivered by the club and our partners.

"This is a project that will deliver significant benefits for the area, increasing access to many different and diverse opportunities, helping our community to get active with all the health and well-being benefits that goes with this.”

The project has now been tendered at a cost of £1.75m which is probably one of the largest ever investments made into sport in Glossopdale.

"This really is a once in a generation opportunity for people living and working in the town and the surrounding area. So far we have achieved 90 per cent of this figure,” he added.

"The club is looking to close the cost gap by securing the final 10 per cent of the costs, in order to achieve its goals .”

The plan will be for the club site to serve the region with a community hub space, new changing rooms, 3G pitch and upgraded entrance with renovated grass pitches to follow.

Each of the teams will be tasked with raising funds for the site, with the wider community and businesses also being asked to help boost the coffers.

‘This year has been incredibly tough for us all and not having the usual activities and community get togethers has been a big blow.

"It is hoped that with lots of support we will reach our fundraising target and bring a brilliant community hub to Cemetery Road,” added Rowlinson.

"This would leave a legacy for our community for many years to come which we could all be proud of.”

To get involved visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/glossop-community-sports-hub