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Mayor of Guildford's Charity Football Tournament raises funds for The Fountain Centre

Mayor of Guildford Football Tournament 2024

The Mayor of Guildford's charity six-a-side football tournament was a thrilling day. Spectators were treated to over fifty games with eighteen teams competing in recreational and competitive categories.

Players showed exceptional skill and passion as they competed throughout the day.

Cup winners

The current Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Sallie Barker, and the former Mayor, Cllr Masuk Miah, who inspired the event, awarded the trophies.

Recreational category

  • winners: Arc House Sharks
  • runners up: Shah's Secreto

Competitive category

  • winners: Old Astonians
  • runners up: Stoke Spartak

The Mayor's award for sportsmanship

  • Shah's Secreto

The Mayor hopes to raise several thousand pounds thanks to:

  • generous donations
  • sponsorship
  • team entry fees
  • the raffle
  • secret auction

The money raised will help the Fountain Centre continue supporting cancer patients and their loved ones through a cancer diagnosis.

The current Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Sallie Barker, said, 
"The feeling and ethos behind the tournament was amazing. There was a lovely atmosphere and community spirit throughout the day. 

"Both Masuk and I have been delighted with the way the day went. We want to thank everyone who has helped behind the scenes to make the day such a success. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who made this event possible."

Our special thanks goes to the committee at Guildford City Boys and Girls FC for organising and running such a successful tournament, along with the Guildford Lions for their marshalling on the day. Of course, the event could not have taken place without the generous sponsorship from Martin Grant Homes.

Organisations which supported the day

Sponsor

  • Martin Grant Homes

Advertisers

  • Ash Client-focused Construction
  • Purbani Indian Take Away
  • TA Pearson Plumbing and Heating
  • Watts & Sons Roofing Ltd

Supporters

  • Guildford City Boys and Girls FC 
  • Bigmouth Guildford
  • Chelsea FC Foundation
  • Dance Shakti Guildford
  • Guildford College
  • Guildford Spike WI
  • Guildford Lions 
  • Latinos in da House
  • Surrey Fire and Rescue
  • The Hive

Published on 3 June 2024