This year, Cambridge City Football Club recognised the need for Dugouts on its 3G pitch, as well as the use of a VEO Camera to assist with the development of its players. The players were set a challenge of approaching local businesses to sponsor them, with a target of £30 each.
Alice Dewey, General Manager of Cambridge City FC said: “The boys responded well, with on excelling and gaining 10 sponsors and another managing to secure Canmoor – the developer of the adjoining Accelerator Park – to sponsor the dugouts in their entirety!”
Having already supported Cambridge City FC with the sponsorship of the away shirts, Canmoor was only too willing to extend its support to the local club. Sam Walker, Director of Canmoor said: “We are delighted to support Cambridge City FC and their provision of grassroots football through their youth/community football programme, so sponsoring the Dugouts on the 3G pitch was an easy decision. We look forward to seeing the Club thriving now they have a new home.”
Canmoor has now also committed to sponsoring the club’s away shirts for the next season.
Alice added: “A hug thanks to Canmoor/Accelerator Park for gracefully sponsoring the Dugouts for the 3G. Canmoor and its partner Tristan Capital wished for a local charity to benefit from some of the sponsorship too, which is is SSYI) Shelford Stepleford Sawston Youth Initiative) was chosen to be advertised.”
Zac Britton, Manager of SSYI said: "Our young people are absolutely loving using the new 3G Pitch at Cambridge City Stadium, we are so grateful for the opportunity to have our charity represented and on display in the dugout, helping to raise awareness of the work that we do in the community!"
Phase 1 of Accelerator Park (formerly known as South Cambridge Business Park) comprises a modern campus of 13 highly specified units built in 2018/19, suitable for a variety of R&D and production uses, with Echion Technologies now occupying five adjacent units and Pulpex in the largest unit of 20,000 sq ft. Other occupiers in the ownership include Biocair and Cambridge University Hospital NHS.
Canmoor and Tristan Capital Partners recently secured planning consent from South Cambridgeshire District Council for the second phase of development at Accelerator Park in Sawston. Which will provide three, GMP ready, R&D / life sciences buildings, totalling 86,000 sq ft, ranging from 23,000 to 35,000 sq ft. The new, high-tech buildings will provide warehouse space with 10m eaves height, along with high percentage Cat A offices on ground and first floors, with ample car parking spaces and 136 total cycle spaces.
With ESG high on the agenda, the development will target sustainability credentials including BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and an EPC A rating, with EV charging, PV panels, enhanced site-wide biodiversity, zero waste to landfill and a rich, landscaped environment for occupiers to enjoy. Community benefits also include an onsite café, opening in Q4 24, a private gym and a regular food truck on site.
Alice adds: “A big thank you goes out also to all the individuals and other fabulous businesses who have helped sponsor the VEO Camera. The VEO has an ongoing monthly subscription, therefore if any other businesses would like to come forward and get involved and have their business details promoted feel free to contact us.”