NEW COMMUNITY SPACE AT ONCHAN AFC THANKS TO MANX LOTTERY TRUST FUNDING

A local Football Club has been granted a funding boost from Manx Lottery Trust towards the building of a multi-purpose space for the community.

Onchan AFC has been awarded £50,000 which will fund the roof build of a club house with male and female changing rooms, showers, toilets and welfare facilities. These facilities are needed in order for the Club to continue to maintain and grow to even higher standards of grassroots football coaching, training and development for both men and women across the Isle of Man.

The Football Club is the biggest voluntary run organisation in Onchan village, and is currently one of only 3 clubs in Manx football that has teams at every level. It supports approximately 300 registered players spread across two senior teams, a women’s team and a veterans team, as well as around 240 juniors who regularly participate, with ages ranging from 5 to 18 years old.

David Quirk, President of Onchan AFC, said: ‘Thank you to the Manx Lottery Trust for the funding support towards the clubhouse, which, when complete, will hugely benefit the community, current and future.

‘Although the primary purpose will be used for Onchan AFC, the building and outdoor facilities could also be made available for community use in support of other activities. We also plan to use the space to host a number of events for continued fundraising for the Club.’

Stephen Turner, Chairman of Manx Lottery Trust, added: ‘We are happy to support Onchan AFC with this new project – the clubhouse and facilities will be used and enjoyed by many, making it a great asset to Onchan.’

This grant is from Manx Lottery Trust’s Community Awards Programme. Manx Lottery Trust has been delegated to distribute National Lottery money from The National Lottery Community Fund. To find out more, visit: www.mlt.org.im