Lakeside Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Thurrock Borough FC, bringing together two organisations at the heart of the local community to champion grassroots football and create opportunities for local people in Thurrock and beyond.
As part of the partnership, Lakeside has become an official partner of the club and will proudly sponsor the kits for both Thurrock Borough FC’s men’s, women’s and youth first teams throughout the upcoming season.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to making a positive impact, using sport as a catalyst to bring people together and strengthen community connections.
To mark the launch of the partnership, players from Thurrock Borough FC’s men’s, women’s and youth teams, including Max Cantello, Jemma McCarthy and Ella Barber, visited Lakeside for a special photoshoot wearing the club’s new Lakeside-sponsored kits. Captured across a number of locations within the destination, the imagery celebrates the coming together of two organisations that proudly call Thurrock home.
Beyond supporting the club on the pitch, the partnership will see Lakeside and Thurrock Borough FC collaborate on a year-round programme of community activations. Planned initiatives include player appearances at Lakeside, football skills events celebrating the launch of the club’s new women’s team, and onsite recruitment activity for a new six-a-side league.
Dan Ayris, co-chairman of Thurrock Borough FC, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Lakeside as an official partner of Thurrock Borough FC. This partnership reflects a shared ambition to support the local community and to use football as a force for good across Thurrock. Lakeside’s backing of both our men’s and women’s first teams is hugely valued, and we’re excited to work together on events, charitable initiatives and community projects that will make a real difference.”
Nancy Foster, Centre Director at Lakeside Shopping Centre, said: “At Lakeside, we’re passionate about supporting the communities around us, and Thurrock Borough FC is an organisation that shares those values. We’re proud to support the club and look forward to building a partnership that benefits the wider Thurrock community for years to come.”
