Blackheath dedicates fixture to Utilita Giving
Utilita Giving is set to takeover Blackheath’s fixture against Rosslyn Park to support people facing fuel and food poverty.
Utilita Giving – the official charity partner of Blackheath’s principal sponsor, Utilita Energy – supports individuals, families and households who are having difficulty affording fuel and food across England, Scotland and Wales. Their innovative solution ‘One Call, That’s All’ offers a single point of contact for dignified, holistic, and personalised support.
Volunteers from the charity will run several activities in the lead up to the 3pm kick-off, which is taking place at The Utilita on Saturday, 27 September.
The takeover event will focus on gathering food and vital funds for Greenwich Foodbank and Utilita Giving.
Helen Boardman, Executive Director from Utilita Giving said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Utilita and Blackheath. Their ongoing support enables us to reach even more families experiencing fuel and food poverty, and together we can make a real difference where it is needed most.”
James Fleming, Chairman of Blackheath Rugby agrees “We are equally delighted to welcome our partners from Utilita Giving and their team to The Utilita. We are hoping for a big crowd for our London derby against Rosslyn Park, and this gives a great opportunity to raise the profile of the terrific work that the Charity does for the community.”
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE UTILITA GIVING TAKEOVER
Donate on the day
On matchday, fans will be able to donate food and money to Utilita Giving in the marquee from 1pm until kick-off. Utilita Giving staff and volunteers will also be fundraising around the ground with cash and card donations gratefully accepted.
Food items accepted are:
- Cereals
- Tinned fruit
- Cooking oil
- Oats / porridge
- Tinned custard and rice pudding
- Tinned soup
- Tinned vegetables – sweetcorn, peas, carrots, beans
- Squash
- Tinned tomatoes
- Pulses – chickpeas, dried lentils
- Pasta and pasta sauces
- Tinned fish
- Tinned meats
- Condiments: salt, pepper, sauces, spices
- Basmati Rice
- Long life milk – esp. full-fat milk
- Toilet rolls
- Tea / coffee / sugar
- Soy / oat / almond milk
Please note, perishable food items cannot be accepted
All food donations will go to Greenwich Foodbank, part of the nationwide network of foodbanks supported by Trussell.
Bowls on the pitch!
Half-time will feature a rugby challenge on the pitch, with two fans being given the opportunity to raise even more money for Utilita Giving! For every point scored from the challenge, Blackheath and Utilita will add money to the fundraising pot.
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