For the third year running, M & C Risk Solutions underlines its community-focused credentials, by supporting the Saddleworth Village Olympics as a premium sponsor.
The Saddleworth Village Olympics is an annual event that encourages children of all ages to try new sports, meet new friends, and engage in healthy competition between all seven Saddleworth villages. Training sessions are held throughout the summer, and the competition takes place in September.
Last year, a new high-tide mark was set for the number of game participants. Incredibly, this year saw an increase of over 10% with 1217 children from years 3-10, taking part across 954 training sessions! In the coming weeks, these children will compete in 154 events over 13 sports. The tournament, now in its 38th year, is a remarkable embodiment of the spirit of community and is unique to the Saddleworth area. The organisers are rightly proud that they haven’t come across anything like this type of competition, anywhere else in the country. The event is free for all children to take part, hence the need for sponsorship.
M&C Risk Solutions is no stranger to supporting the community through children’s sports and activities. You’ll see the logo across a number of football, rugby league and cricket shirts in the Saddleworth area, as well as being a patron of Madhlo; the state-of-the-art Youth Zone in the heart of Oldham for 8-19 year-olds.
Tony says: “This is one of those causes that genuinely brings us satisfaction in sponsoring. To be able to support our local community in this manner is really quite meaningful. It helps children across a wide age range keep active throughout the summer, they get to meet up with friends and make new ones along the way, and then they have the thrill of the Olympics themselves. It’s a joy to know that we’re helping to fund such fantastic experiences for the region’s children. Not to mention, helping parents out by providing focus and activities over the six-week break!”
Sarah Morris, Head of Operations at M&C Risk Solutions says: “We’re really proud of what we’ve achieved as a business and for our clients. But at the same time, we’re also very rooted in our belief in contributing to our local communities, whether it’s championing local businesses, or supporting deserving causes, sports, or activities for younger people. The Saddleworth Village Olympics incorporates all of the last three, so we didn’t have to think too hard about getting right behind them!”
The Saddleworth Village Olympics start on Saturday 7th September and will conclude on the 22nd, with celebrations being held in each of the seven villages a short time afterwards.