A junior football club in Burntwood has been boosted by a £1,500 donation.
Burntwood Dragons and Phoenix FC was selected as one of the M6 Toll’s monthly Drive for Charity in the Community campaign winner.
The club, which has more than 500 members across 27 teams, says it will use the money to make repairs caused by vandals and to install a new CCTV system.
Alison Mayne, from the club, said: “Unfortunately we have been victim to vandalism, with damage to signage, gates and locks and it’s really disheartening for the players, coaches and volunteers.
“This funding couldn’t have come at a better time as we can now make the repairs and put the necessary provisions in place to avoid this happening in the future.
“We’re extremely grateful to the team at M6toll for its support.”
Since the M6toll opened 15 years ago, operators Midland Expressway Limited (MEL) has donated more than £1million to local good causes.
Maxine Estevez, from M6 Toll, said: “Grassroots football clubs like Burntwood Dragons and Phoenix always play such a huge part in local communities.
“It’s lovely to hear about the volunteers who coach and develop these children who are so passionate about the sport and their club.
“Our commitment to the welfare of our local community doesn’t end when people drive through the toll booths.
“We care about the towns and villages surrounding the motorway and our Drive For Charity scheme is designed to support them.”
