BOREHAM WOOD FC THANKS NATIONAL LOTTERY PLAYERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

£10M emergency support package from the National Lottery gives lifeline to National League clubs while fans are unable to attend

Boreham Wood FC would like to thank National Lottery players for their support during these challenging times. We’re grateful to benefit from a share of the £10M of funding that has been announced for 66 National League clubs as part of a unique partnership between the National League and The National Lottery which will ensure that this season can continue.

Wood Chief Executive Charlie Hunter said, “Our club cannot express how grateful we are for the support shown by DCMS via funding through the National Lottery. This funding will not only help preserve our community football club during this difficult time, but all football clubs at the heart of their communities across this country at National League level. Protecting the work of all National League clubs, is essential for our communities and will help us all get through this terrible time, ready to continue to serve our communities once this nightmare is over. I can’t thank National Lottery players enough for this lifeline.”

The partnership with The National Lottery will benefit all clubs in the fifth and six tiers of English football, so that they can continue to play behind closed doors after the return of fans was paused due to rising infection rates. As a thank you, National Lottery players, who make a difference every time they buy a ticket, will also get a range of benefits – including free tickets once stadia are safe to reopen, grassroots football opportunities and VIP experiences at Wembley Stadium.

Nigel Railton, Chief Executive of National Lottery operator Camelot said, “The National Lottery and its players have been making a huge difference to communities across the country for the past 26 years, so we’re delighted to be working with the National League to protect these all-important clubs and help them continue the vital work they carry out locally. They do a fantastic job and I can’t wait to cheer on my local National League side when fans are allowed to return.”

OUR CLUB. OUR TOWN. OUR COMMUNITY.