We are pleased to announce that Tingdene Group have sponsored Upton Rugby Club Ladies and Girls, providing their teams with sporting apparel for the current and forthcoming rugby season.
This collaboration and support dates back to 2022, highlighting our ongoing efforts to engage with and support our local communities across the country. It also reflects our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion while removing barriers to entry for women in sport.
When we agreed our sponsorship in 2022, the Ladies and Girls teams were both underfunded and unsupported which meant a risk that the team could potentially be left without a kit for the 22/23 season and subsequently fold. Upton Lake and Marina has a deep connection with the local community of Upton-upon-Severn and through discussions with the Upton Rugby Club Board, we agreed to provide an element of funding to support the team through design and provision of sporting apparel.
During a recent match day event at Upton, the Girls showcased their new kit. Moira Boot, a key figure in Women’s rugby in the North Midlands, was present talking about the coaching quality at Upton and expressed her excitement about the girls having a unique kit, made possible by support from the Tingdene Group.
Tingdene Group encourages support of local communities and making sport enjoyable and accessible for all. We therefore encourage our teams to reach out through the ‘innovation platform’ on the TingTeam Portal to raise awareness of other initiatives that in turn may be considered for funding.