MORE than 550 young athletes across the UK are tipped to benefit from GAP Hire Solutions’ ninth consecutive year of grassroots support.
The hire specialist has announced the continuation of its youth sports sponsorship initiative for the 2025/26 season.
Since its launch, the programme has provided funding to a range of teams, covering costs such as new kits, equipment, tournament entry fees, and access to training facilities. For the upcoming season, GAP is expanding its support to include a broader range of sports, with 22 teams set to benefit from the funding boost.
Douglas Gordon, group major account director at GAP, said, “There’s something special about grassroots sports, the energy, the teamwork, the sheer joy of the game. That’s what we love being part of. At GAP, we don’t just put our name on a kit, we stand behind the players, coaches and families who give it their all every game. It’s about giving young people a chance to belong and to grow. We’re proud to support that, and we can’t wait to cheer the teams on again this year.”
This year’s sponsorship includes teams from a variety of sports and regions, including football, rugby, boxing, cricket and Irish dancing, with several teams supporting inclusive and disability sports programmes.
Sponsored teams for 2025/26 include teams across all regions of the UK:
Scotland:
- Old Monkland Spartans 2011 – Aged 13-14 Boys Football
- Falkirk Foundations 2008 Blues – Aged 16 Boys Football
- Louise Gordon School of Irish Dancing – Irish Dancing Club
- Fairmuir Boys Clubs 2013 – Aged 11-12 Boys Football
- Troon Thistle – Aged 7-8 Boys Football
North East:
- Hillsborough Hornets Disability Football Club – Aged 6-16 Football
- Barton Town FC – Aged 6-16 Boys and Girls Football
- Gateshead RFC – Aged 13-14 Boys Rugby
North West:
- Wallasey Village YFC – Under 13 Boys Football
- Waterhead Warriors Girls Rugby League – Under 14 Girls Rugby
- Alliance FC – Aged 12-16 Ability Counts Football
Midlands:
- Wellingborough Indians Cricket Club – Aged 8-13 Cricket Club
- Haunchwood Sports Junior FC (Hearts) – Under 10 Girls Football
- Walsall Wood Amateur Boxing Club – Aged 9-16 Boxing Club
South East:
- Abbey Youth Football Club – Aged 5-9 Boys and Girls Football
- Canvey Island Pumas – Under 11 Boys Football
- Cranbrook Juniors FC – 13-14 Boys Football
South West:
- Caerphilly Athletic Minis and Juniors – Aged 5-15 Boys Football
- Spaxton Junior Football Club – Under 11 Boys Football
- Llanbradach AFC U13 Girls – Under 13 Girls Football
London:
- Everett Rovers – Under 11 Boys Football
- Brixton Bulls RLFC – Aged 13-15 Boys Rugby
As the season gets underway, GAP will highlight the achievements of its sponsored teams through its blog and social media channels, sharing stories, updates, and key moments.
