There were two winners for the first time ever at the popular Silverstone Soccer five-a-side football tournament on Sunday (28th June).
The seventh annual charity event, run by leading vehicle leasing firm Silverstone Leasing, was this year split into two races during the knockout rounds with a cup and a plate up for grabs.
Twelve talented teams went head-to-head on the pitches during the day at Daventry Town Football Club, but it was United African Association who finally emerged victorious in the Silverstone Cup and ProAction Martial Arts and Fitness who won the Embrace Plate.
Monies are still being counted but all proceeds will be split between the CLICK Arts Foundation, which support groups who focus on social inclusion and personal development through the arts, and The Lewis Foundation, which provides free gifts and support packs to adult cancer patients in hospitals across the Midlands.
It is the first year that the popular event has had new beneficiaries after raising more than £30,000 for Cynthia Spencer Hospice for the previous six years.
As well as the football fun – which was sponsored by Galahad Design, Ashby Computers, KCI Complete Office Solutions, Northants Life, Wollaston BMW, ProAction Martial Arts, and Single Point Calls – spectators also enjoyed a bouncy castle, DJ music set and a CLICK Arts Foundation workshop.
A spokesperson for CLICK Arts Foundation said: “Ryan Bishop is an absolute dynamo! What a brilliant event. Thank you so much to Silverstone Leasing for including us. We’re so grateful to them for helping to champion the many benefits of the arts in building confidence, connectivity, and a thriving community.”
Organiser of the event and Silverstone Leasing team leader Ryan Bishop said: “What a fantastic day for Silverstone Soccer on Sunday! Some impressive football footwork, fun, competitive matches and a real sense of community spirit.
“Thank you to all the staff at Daventry Town Football Club for hosting us and allowing us to use your brilliant facilities, and, of course, to our supporters and sponsors for making this amazing event possible.”
“The support we receive for this event doesn’t go unnoticed and it is the only way that we are able to raise funds for these worthwhile causes, who do such incredible work across our county. It is a privilege to be able to donate to help in this way.”
For more information on Silverstone Soccer or on leasing a vehicle for personal or business use, contact Silverstone Leasing on 01604 978480 or visit www.silverstoneleasing.com
