A Worksop football club has received a valuable boost to support its young players, thanks to a £950 Councillor Community Grant.
Funding from Bassetlaw District Council Ward Members for Worksop South-East, Cllr John Shephard and Cllr Josie Potts, has enabled SJR Worksop Girls U13s to purchase new coats and tracksuits for the squad. The updated kit will support players throughout the year during training sessions, matchdays, and changeable weather while also helping to reduce costs for local families.
Claire Brown, Women’s Director at SJR Worksop U13s said; “Providing our U13s girls with winter coats and tracksuits will make a huge difference to the squad, especially during the colder months when training and matchdays can be challenging. This support ensures our players can stay warm, comfortable and focused, no matter the weather.”
“This grant also helps ease the financial pressure on families, making our club more accessible to every young girl who wants to play football. We’re incredibly grateful for this backing, which strengthens not only our team but our wider community.”
Currently, the U13s Girls have 13 players and train on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6pm until 7pm and have matches at Manton Sports and Social Club on Saturday mornings. The team regularly competes in the Sheffield and Hallamshire Girls Division 2.
Cllr Shephard and Cllr Potts jointly said: “We’re really pleased to be able to support SJR Worksop Girls U13s through this grant. Having proper winter coats and tracksuits means the players can take part comfortably throughout the colder months, helping them stay involved in the sport they love.”
“This kind of support also helps make grassroots football more accessible for local families, which is something we care deeply about. SJR Worksop continues to provide fantastic opportunities for girls in our area, and we’re proud to back the club’s ongoing work with young people.”
SJR Worksop was established in 1984 originally as a Sunday League side. The club now operates a junior section, from U7s upwards, an academy section, and adult teams that compete in the Central Midlands Alliance (Men’s - Step 7) and in the East Midlands Regional League (Women’s - Step 5).
To learn more about SJR Worksop FC and how to join visit: http://sjrworksopfc.com
Each Bassetlaw District Councillor is allocated a small annual budget and has the discretion to award grants to support community activities within their ward. Councillor grants may support projects related to sport, culture and heritage, environmental sustainability, social welfare, and general community benefit.
Pictured: Claire Brown, Cllr John Shephard, Cllr Josie Potts and the coaches and players of SJR Girls U13s
Last Updated on Monday, March 23, 2026