ISHA announces sponsorship for Islington District Girls Football

Girls football team in their ISHA sponsored kits

Ruth Davison with the Islington District Girls Footballers with their ISHA shirts.

Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association (ISHA) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Islington District Girls Football Under 11s and Under 12s.

After learning about the team’s financial challenges recently in the local press, ISHA is stepping in to provide crucial support.

Islington District Girls Football – which selects all the best girls from the borough to play at a higher level against other districts - had been facing a sponsorship shortfall for the rest of the season.

ISHA has pledged £2,500 to cover the girl’s essential expenses, including coaching staff costs and new kits for the players, ensuring that the girls can continue to participate in the season.

Islington District Girls Football spokesperson Ellen Maggs thanked ISHA for its sponsorship, saying it would allow them to fund 32 local girls and continue building girls football in Islington.

“After 20 years of being dormant, our girls‘ district teams came back last season, clinching two out of three cup wins, only missing out on the third,” she said.

“We wanted to keep growing and developing the team by adding new age groups, like other boroughs do. But we didn't have the money for kits and coaching this season to give Islington girls a chance at pro football. ISHA's sponsorship is a lifeline, and we're incredibly grateful."

ISHA chief executive Ruth Davison expressed her admiration for the club's dedication to fostering young talent in the local area and conveyed her best wishes to the team for the remainder of the season.

Ms Davison said: “As ISHA celebrates our 90th anniversary creating homes for Islington and surrounding boroughs, we’re more committed than ever to supporting our local community.

“We understand the importance of initiatives like the Islington District Girls Football Club in nurturing young talent, promoting fitness, and building self-confidence in young girls.

“We’re excited to collaborate closely with the Islington District Girls Football Club and contribute to their success on and off the field.”