South Kesteven Charity Cup – July 2023

The South Kesteven Charity Cup Committee is delighted to announce the teams for this year’s pre-season charity football tournament.

Stamford AFC and guest team Sleaford Town FC will be up against current Cup holders Grantham Town FC and 2019 winners Harrowby United to rekindle local rivalries.

Grantham Town will play Stamford AFC on Tuesday July 11th at 7.45 pm at the Meres Stadium, with Harrowby Utd facing Sleaford Town on Saturday July 8th at 3pm at Dickens Road, Grantham.

The winners from each fixture will play for the trophy on Saturday 15th July, with 3rd/4th place decider on the same day, both at a venue to be announced.

Four local charities – Grantham Autistic Information Network (GAIN), Rainbow Stars of Sleaford, The Robert Horrell Macmillan Centre, Stamford, and Grantham Disabled Children’s Society – will benefit.

South Kesteven District Councillor Ian Selby, who is Chairman of the Charity Cup Committee, said: “The tournament assists our local football clubs with vital pre-season training, it greatly helps local charities and contributes to some wonderful community spirit.

“It has become a great success. Last year’s charity tournament event raised nearly £2,000 shared by charities chosen by the competing clubs.

“The charity money is raised through gate receipts and sponsorship – so many thanks go to Rowley’s Commercial Energy Assessments, of Grantham, who are the main tournament sponsor. Also supporting the event are Grantham-based Marren Tiles, Geiger Media and Graves Jewellers.

“We are always looking for additional sponsors and would greatly welcome sponsors for the match day program if any companies are interested.”

The South Kesteven Charity Cup Committee has launched a new website, with all the information about the tournament: www.SKcharitycup.org