A NEW grant scheme for “deserving” sports teams and clubs of all shapes and sizes has been launched by an independent pest controller – which operates in York.
Pestokill, which works throughout the city, have launched the grant scheme to help support sport, exercise and activities as the nation emerges from the latest lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company plans to hand out £19,000 worth of grants to a total of 46 clubs and teams around the country.
The company is offering grants of £1,000, £500 and £250 to clubs, teams and societies – regardless of whether or not they have received other grant funding or ever used Pestokill’s services before.
Dave Clements, managing director of Pestokill, said: “We know from our experience working with lots of sports clubs and teams up and down the country that many have had a really difficult time during the pandemic.
“However, these organisations are vital to the health and wellbeing of the nation, as well as the local communities they operate in.
“We’ve launched this scheme to offer our support to…