Russ Dean

Blacon Seals Walk for Change: Accessible Blues 🦭

Fundraising for Chester FC Community Trust
£6,019
raised of £10,000 target
Match Day Walk, 26 December 2024
Chester FC Community Trust

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Story

At Chester FC, we believe that football is for everyone. Our motto, "Our Club, Our Community, Our City," guides everything we do, and now we’re calling on our amazing community to help us take a big step towards making the Deva Stadium a more inclusive and welcoming place for all supporters, new and old.

**Our Goal**

Currently, fans who use wheelchairs are seated at the front of the Main Stand, exposed to the elements and unable to fully enjoy the matchday experience. This is not the experience our supporters deserve. To change this, we are launching a project to create a new, fully covered viewing platform integrated into the Main Stand. This modern facility will accommodate up to 13 wheelchair users and their companions, providing a comfortable environment with access to the hospitality suite.

**How You Can Help**

To bring this project to life, we need to raise significant funds. While we are working with various partners to secure grants, a substantial portion of the funding will come from our community. That’s where you come in!

On Boxing Day, the Blacon Seals, a dedicated Chester FC fan group, will embark on a 23.4-mile walk from Chester FC to Marine FC to raise funds for this vital project. Working directly with Chester FC Community Trust, the charitable arm of the club, our goal is to raise at least £10,000 to kickstart the fundraising effort.

**Why This Matters**

This project is about more than just improving facilities; it’s about ensuring that every fan, regardless of their mobility needs, can enjoy the matchday experience to the fullest. Football should be for everyone, and with your support, we can make sure that it is.

**Your Impact**

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will bring us closer to our goal. Your support will help us create a stadium that truly reflects the spirit of our club—welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to all.

Please donate what you can and share this page with your friends, family, and fellow football fans.

Thank you for your support.

If you want further information or would like to participate on the walk, you can contact us via our X/Twitter page @BlaconSeals or email us at BlaconSeals@gmail.com

For businesses who wish to sponsor the walk or get involved in the wider project you can contact us at BlaconSeals@gmail.com

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About the charity

Chester FC Community Trust

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Chester FC Community Trust works to inspire and improve Cheshire West communities through sport, education, health & wellbeing, and social inclusion. Our vision is for happier, healthier and fairer communities with Chester FC at their heart, where everyone is empowered to reach their potential.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,018.40
+ £689.60 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,668.40
Offline donations
£2,350.00

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