Patron Scheme

Local Heroes

Businesses backing our community

Become a monthly Patron and help us create more opportunities for children, families and the wider community.

From improving our facilities to running community activities, your business can help us make a real difference — while being recognised as a business that supports its local community.

£50  |  £75  |  £100 per month
Become a Local Hero

Your monthly contribution goes directly towards club initiatives, community activities and investment in our facilities.

More Than Football

What Your Support Helps Fund

Your support helps us make better use of our facilities and provide opportunities for the whole community.

Facilities

Better Facilities

Investment in our clubhouse, pitches and facilities so they can be used by more people, more often.

Community

Community Coffee Mornings

Creating a welcoming place for local people to meet, chat and build connections.

Active

Walking Football

Providing opportunities for adults and older members of the community to stay active, socialise and enjoy football.

Wellbeing

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Supporting sessions and activities that give people a safe, welcoming space to connect and talk.

Community Use

Community Use

Making our facilities available for activities beyond football and supporting local community groups.

Opportunities

More Opportunities

Helping us create new opportunities for children, young people, families and adults across the community.

Choose Your Level

Local Hero Levels

Every level makes a real difference. Choose the level that works for your business.

Local Hero
Local Hero
£50 / month

Help us keep community activities moving.

Your monthly contribution helps support:

  • Community activities
  • Coffee mornings
  • Walking football
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  • General club and facility improvements

You’ll receive:

  • Local Hero recognition on our website
  • Local Hero digital badge for your business
  • Company sticker for your shop window, van or vehicle
Become a £50 Local Hero
Community Hero
Community Hero
£75 / month

Help us do more for our community.

Everything at £50, plus:

  • Your business featured more prominently on our Local Heroes page
  • Local Hero banner for your business
  • Recognition across selected club and community communications
  • Opportunities to be involved in community initiatives and events
Become a £75 Community Hero
Community Champion
Community Champion
£100 / month

Help us invest in the future of our facilities and community.

Everything at £75, plus:

  • Premium business banner
  • Advertising on our 4G pitch banner
  • Enhanced recognition across our website
  • Recognition at selected community events
  • Opportunity to support or sponsor specific community initiatives
  • Regular updates showing how your support is making a difference
Become a £100 Community Champion
Take Your Support Everywhere

Physical Recognition

We want our Patrons to be proud to show that they support the local community. Depending on your Patron level, we’ll provide branded materials that you can display on:

Vans

Company vans

Cars

Cars

Retail

Shop windows

Premises

Business premises

Local Hero badge
Proud Local Hero
Supporting Wideopen FC & Our Community
wideopenfc.co.uk

This also creates a network effect — local businesses start seeing other businesses supporting the scheme.

The Numbers

What Does £50 / £75 / £100 Actually Achieve?

£50
a month
£600 a year

Helps us run and support community activities and maintain the facilities used by local people.

£75
a month
£900 a year

Helps us expand community activity and put more funding into facilities and opportunities.

£100
a month
£1,200 a year

Provides a significant annual contribution towards facility improvements and new community initiatives.

Together, We Can Do More

If 20 local businesses became £50 Patrons, that’s £12,000 a year going back into the club and community.
If 20 businesses became £100 Patrons, that’s £24,000 a year.
That’s a real, tangible difference for the people of NE13.

It’s More Than Sponsorship

Why Become a Local Hero?

Businesses aren’t simply putting their name on a board. They’re helping create a place where people can play sport, meet other people, stay active, improve their wellbeing, build friendships, access community activities and feel part of something local.

And your business gets to be part of that story.

“You’re helping us fund something worthwhile. In return, we’ll make sure people know you’re one of the businesses helping make it happen.”

Local Visibility

Put your business in front of local families, players and visitors.

Community Impact

Show your customers and employees that you’re investing in your local community.

Brand Recognition

Get your business recognised as a Local Hero.

A Network of Businesses

Join other local businesses supporting grassroots sport and community activity.

Real-World Recognition

Display your Local Hero sticker on your vehicle, van, shop window or premises.

Long-Term Impact

Your recurring contribution helps us plan and invest rather than relying solely on one-off fundraising.

Support local. Be visible. Make a difference.

Proud to Support Our Community

Meet Our Local Heroes

A growing network of local businesses helping us build something better for NE13.

Be the first to join. Your business could be featured here.
Ready to Join?

Become a Local Hero

From £50 a month, your business can help us create more opportunities for our community. Choose your level and join a growing network of local businesses helping us build something better.

£50 / month £75 / month £100 / month
Become a Local Hero

Monthly recurring contribution. You can cancel your Patron membership at any time.
Funds raised support club initiatives, facility improvements and community activities.