Ferryhill Town Council presents Members Initiative Fund Cheque for £450 to Ferryhill Athletic FC
Ferryhill Athletic FC have become the latest group to benefit through Ferryhill Town Council’s Members Initiative Fund. Launched in April 2022, the Fund has now seen a total of £23,400 being donated to support local projects and initiatives.
In a cheque presentation held at Ferryhill Town Hall, Councillor Joe Quinn presented a cheque for £450 to Chris Orton and Paul Gillham from Ferryhill Athletic F.C. Funds will be used to provide new tracksuits for players of the club, providing them with a sense of identity.
Originally formed in 1921 Ferryhill Athletic FC played in both the Northern League and Wearside League for 60+ years before folding in 2006. 15 years later the Club reformed and with a large football following, are now back playing at their original home at Dean Bank Park.
Councillor Quinn said ‘I am only too pleased to be able to support Ferryhill Athletic FC. It is great to see the Team playing back in Ferryhill at their old ground, and I would like to wish them every success for the future.’
Funding is still available through the Members Initiative Fund, for more information please contact Karen Younghusband at Ferryhill Town Hall on telephone: 01740 652157 or
