Thorne Fire & Security Announced as Programme Sponsor of East Lancashire Community Foundation

Their support has helped provide rugby sessions for boys and girls aged 11–16 throughout the first term, both within the curriculum and through after-school sessions. With most participating students new to the game, the programme is introducing more young people to rugby in a familiar, supportive school environment.

From learning the foundations through touch rugby to developing skills for contact rugby, students have opportunities to build their confidence, improve their skills and experience the teamwork and enjoyment the sport offers.

Hadrian, of Thorne Fire & Security, commented:

“Thorne Fire & Security positively support sporting activities in our local area, the opportunity to enable more youngsters to experience rugby in our community was an opportunity we take a great amount of pride in supporting.”

The partnership supports the Foundation’s wider work across East Lancashire, using rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship to create opportunities in local schools and communities.

By supporting both curriculum and after-school delivery, Thorne Fire & Security is helping students discover rugby during the school day and giving them opportunities to continue developing their interest beyond lessons.

Simon Finnan, Foundation Lead at East Lancashire Community Foundation, said:

“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Thorne Fire & Security as a Programme Sponsor, supporting our secondary school rugby delivery at Unity College Burnley.

“Most of the students taking part are new to rugby, so this support is helping us introduce boys and girls aged 11–16 to the game, from touch rugby through to contact, within both curriculum lessons and after-school sessions.

“Having local businesses invest in these opportunities makes a real difference. We’re extremely grateful to Hadrian and the team at Thorne Fire & Security for helping us bring rugby to more young people in Burnley.”

Thorne Fire & Security is a family-run business based in Burnley, specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of fire and security systems. Their services include fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control, helping protect homes and businesses across Lancashire and beyond.

Find out more: www.thorne.uk.com

East Lancashire Community Foundation would like to extend its sincere thanks to Hadrian and everyone at Thorne Fire & Security for supporting the programme and helping more young people experience rugby.

We look forward to continuing our work together to build opportunities, confidence and a lasting connection with sport.