Inner Frame has much to thank Sheffield FC for, it was they who allowed us to become supporters of their Boots For Africa Appeal and get into the whole spirit of helping in the community sector which we feel we have now embraced totally.

Sheffield FC have collected 27,504 pairs of unwanted football boots to date, 22,873 pairs have already been shipped to various parts of Africa already. All money raised goes toward the logisitics of getting the boots from the previous owner to the proud new owner in the third world.

We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Anglo-Celtic Shield will take place on Saturday May 21st 2011 and the teams taking part are as follows:-

The North Wales Dragons (Raising money for Neves Charities), The Ayrshire Outsiders (Raising money for CLIC Sargent, Scotland), Buckley Town Football Club (Raising money for Buckley Town FC in the Community), Sheffield Football Club (Raising money for the Boots For Africa Appeal).

Within the teams there will be a few surprises along the way as some ex-professional footballers will be dusting off their boots and taking part in the event, we welcome them with open arms and look forward to having them with us, further details to be announced.

As you can imagine, setting up a project like this comes with its own tasks and demands so, If you would like to help with the organisation of the event in anyway, we are always grateful to anyone who can lend a hand, in whichever way possible.

Unfortunately, as mentioned before,  these events cannot be run without sponsorship, so if you are aware of anyone who would like to become sponsors, please would you be kind enough to put them in touch with us.

We are on the lookout for match sponsors, ball sponsors, event sponsors, sponsor of the Anglo-Celtic Shield, programme sponsors, so as you can see, any assistance will be sincerely appreciated. oh and please dont be shy in coming forward !

It is believed that the day will generate alot of interest from both local and national media, particularly having the oldest football club in the world involved and as a result we feel that any sponsorship will be beneficial to the businesses or individuals.

If you wish to be kept updated on progress towards the fundraising day, please subscribe to the blog (top right hand corner) and you will be updated as and when all the announcements are made.

Thank you so much for your interest.

Chris Roberts, Senior Partner, Inner Frame