Costa Coffee has donated £1,000 to Grimsby Wolves, as part of its Community Grants programme.
Grimsby Wolves are the only female ice hockey team in the Lincolnshire area, with players travelling from across the country to play at the community-funded ice rink in Grimsby. They have an inclusive team, with players ranging from age 13 to 50.
With the £1,000 Community Grant from Costa Coffee, the Grimsby Wolves have used it to fund two beginner sessions – which resulted in several new players joining the team.
Nikki Burnett, Treasurer at the Grimsby Wolves, says: “The donation from Costa Coffee has been gratefully received by our team, and will help us to promote ice hockey – encouraging girls and women to join us.
“As we rebuild our team and recruit new players, our aim is to promote health, fitness and wellbeing, by providing an opportunity for ladies to become part of an inclusive team in a fast-paced, exciting sport.
“The funds have already helped our team grow, and we plan to organise further sessions to fine-tune our players’ skating skills, ensuring we give everyone the confidence to success.”
Jo Jennings, Community Co-Ordinator at Costa Coffee, says: “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the incredible work being done by the Grimsby Wolves. At Costa Coffee, we recognise the dedication and passion that sports clubs bring to their local areas, and we are proud to be extending a helping hand to sporting groups across the nation through our Community Grants programme.”
