Morris sponsors junior football match in Wolverhampton

Housebuilder Morris has become the latest local business to throw its weight behind a campaign to raise money for Wolverhampton’s Compton Hospice “Raise the Roof” Appeal.

Morris will be sponsoring a charity football match when the Wyrley Juniors Colts Under 10’s, from Wednesfield in Wolverhampton, will battle it out on the football pitch with local rivals Willenhall Colts this week.

The two local teams are great supporters of charitable work in and around Wolverhampton and Walsall area, will start their campaign for the local charity on October 20th at the Goals Soccer Centre on Darlaston Lane, sponsored by Morris Homes and TATA Steel.

Wolverhampton's Compton Hospice has launched a £1 million appeal to fund improved patient care by providing easier access, reducing waiting times, and enabling more patients to be treated as well as the day care facilities, outpatient and therapy services.

The event coordinator, Scott Lyons, said “Kick-off is at 7.30pm with the presentation afterwards in the Goals Hospitality Area. There will also be special guest appearances by star substitutes Wyrley Bear and Walsall FC’s Swifty who will join the on-pitch battle.”

“There is still plenty of time to sponsor or donate to raise as much money for Compton Hospice who provide care and facilities for those people and their families affected by life-limiting illnesses.”

Morris – the developer behind The Quarter, Claremont, Eden Fields and The Forge developments near Birmingham and Wolverhampton- will also present one of the teams with the winning trophy and man of the match awards.

Julie Smith, regional sales director for Morris, said “Morris is always looking for exciting community projects to get involved with, so when we heard about what a fantastic job the boys were doing we jumped at the chance to help raise awareness of such a good cause.

“The reason why this event is so special is that the boys themselves have completely engineered the day’s events and it is truly inspiring to see how passionate this group of young men are.

“We are urging everyone to come down to the Goals Soccer Centre on Wednesday night to show their support to Compton Hospice and help them hit the £1million mark.”

For more information on Morris’ developments, visit: morrishomes.co.uk