TMS Grid have kindly sponsored teams from First Steps to Under 16. Club members from First Steps to U13 will benefit from brand new kit and our First Steps and Minis members will receive patch-able match day kit for the very first time!

Athletes selected for the Under 14 and Under 16 South Durham and Cleveland County junior league have their league match fees subsidised as part of the agreement.

Fiona Lowrie, Club Chair commented:

"As a community netball club we rely heavily on volunteers and small business support to give our young athletes the best possible opportunities. We are absolutely thrilled by the generosity of TMS Grid and it's even more special that Peter Eagle, Managing Director of TMS Grid has two daughters in the club"

Peter Eagle, Managing Director, TMS Grid said:

"We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to sponsor the DPNC club and give back to our local community. As Managing Director, I am particularly proud that two of my daughters take part in Netball with the club. They get a great sense of solidarity from taking part in a great team sport with a supportive coaching environment and positive atmosphere which has helped them through a recent tragic event in our family with the sudden loss of their older sister.

Poppy’s Light Foundation Charity is being set up to support children bereaved by tragedy and will also be looking to further collaborate with the club further to support children in the region with fundraising games and events.

We wish all the girls the very best of luck for the coming season."

About Poppy's Light Foundation

Devastatingly, shortly after the sponsorship agreement was reached, the Eagle family were affected by a personal tragedy when their eldest daughter, Poppy, suddenly passed away at home. They have dedicated their lives since in building Poppy's Light Foundation, find out more about their charitable fundraising below.

Poppy's Light Foundation