Derby IT firm Infuse Technology support local academy trust with new kits for girls’ football teams

Midlands-based IT support provider Infuse Technology have ventured out of the digital sphere and entered the footballing world by funding brand-new football kits for the Year 6 girls’ football teams at Allenton Community Primary School and Pear Tree Community Junior School in Derby, both of which are part of the Transform Trust family.

After another successful year, the IT company were keen to look for ways to give back to the local community in Derby. Paul Howard, Managing Director at Infuse Technology, approached Andrew Sharp, Executive Headteacher at Allenton Community Primary School and Pear Tree Community Junior School, about how they could help the schools. New kits were needed for the girls’ football teams, which Infuse Technology happily provided.

The two teams had the opportunity to give their new kits a trial run with a friendly derby match between Allenton and Pear Tree on Tuesday 16th May, which saw Allenton emerge triumphant with a final 7-1 score line.

Speaking on the donation, Andrew Sharp, Executive Headteacher at Allenton Community Primary School and Pear Tree Community Junior School, said: “As we have seen over the last few years, the profile of girls’ and women’s football has significantly increased. We are delighted to see and encourage the enthusiasm grown from grass roots level at our schools. When Infuse approached us to provide new kits for our girls’ Year Six teams, we were delighted to accept such a generous donation.

“Both schools have had girls' teams in the past and played in tournaments. However, when they played, they either wore their PE kit or used the main school kit. By having their own purposely purchased kit, we have shown our commitment to the girls and highlighted our strong belief that football is a game for everybody. The girls are so proud of their kit and really look and feel the part now when representing the school. We would all like to thank Infuse so much enabling us to achieve this.”

Paul Howard, Managing Director at Infuse Technology, commented: “Derby has been the home of Infuse for more than 20 years. It is important for us as a company to give back and support the local community.”

Paul added: “We are glad we could provide new kits for the Year 6 girls’ teams at both Pear Tree Junior School and Allenton Primary School, we wish our future Lionesses all the best for the season ahead and beyond.”

Based in Derby’s Pride Park, Infuse Technology are IT support and cyber security specialists who have been providing businesses and schools across the Midlands with industry-leading IT services for more than 20 years.