Hobbit Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 HELSTON ATHLETIC secure funding for ground improvementsHelston Athletic FC have been boosted by the news that they are to receive a £62,696 grant from the Premier League, through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF), in order to carry to a wide range of ground improvement works at their Kellaway Park home.Funding from the Premier League will enable Helston AFC to meet the necessary ground requirements to play in the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Premier Division from the start of the 2015/16 season. Specifically, the funding will be used towards the instillation of a new floodlight system, a 100-seater covered grandstand, pitch perimeter barrier and fencing.The works at Kellaway Park, once complete, will benefit not just players and officials, but by improving fans’ safety and comfort and enhancing the match-day experience, will also help ensure that the club can remain financially sustainable over the coming years.Funded with £5.2m each year from the Premier League, the FSIF is the country’s largest provider of grants towards projects that help improve the comfort and safety of lower league football grounds in both the professional and amateur game. These improvements range from new football stands and turnstiles to floodlighting and improved provision for disabled supporters.Paul Hendy, Chairman, Helston Athletic FC, said: “Without the FSIF, our commitment to bring a higher standard of football to the town of Helston would have stalled. We thank them for their hard work and generosity in ensuring, that for the first time in the Club’s history, Helston AFC will be playing South Western Peninsula Premier League football in the 2015/16 season. We believe our facilities will soon be some of the best in the County and we look forward to being able to host top quality football at Kellaway Park for many years in the future.”Peter McCormick OBE, Chairman of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to offer this substantial grant to Helston Athletic FC. The Premier League remains committed to supporting clubs and organisation at all levels of the National League System and this project is excellent example of the continued investment. The ground improvements will provide a huge boost to the club, allowing them to enjoy a bright future, and I look forward to seeing the results of the works.”For more information contact:• Paul Hendy on 0774 081 2555 or paul.m.hendy@btinternet.com• Bradley Cleveland on 0845 345 4555 Ext: 4282 or bradley.cleveland@footballfoundation.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Abbo Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Wow great stuff... Only ever seems to be good news coming out of helston.. Better and better every season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Great to hear, it would seem Priory Park isn't the only ground getting a major facelift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well done from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Howard Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Can anyone at Helston tel me if this is the organisation that you got your funding through http://www.fsif.co.uk/ also what are the time frames fr a successful application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taniachairmangodolphin Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi yes it is and it took from application to receiving money roughly 8 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Howard Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thank you - now over to the committee at St Austell I hope this will help for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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