Community Integrated Care and The Saints Team up For Exciting Partnership

We’re delighted to announce that our charity and St. Helen’s Rugby League Club – The Saints – have formed an exciting new partnership! Together, we’re offering the people we support with learning disabilities the opportunity to take part in health and wellbeing activities, as well as special match day experiences.

The club kicked off an eight-week accessible sports programme for people supported by our charity living in St Helens – many of whom are huge Saints fans. At each session, participants take part in relay activities, team games and physical exercises, promoting their health and wellbeing. It is also a fantastic opportunity for the people we support, and their carers, to socialise and make new friends.

And as if that isn’t enough, every person taking part in the programme will be invited as a guest of honour to the St Helens vs Huddersfield match on Friday 7th April, where they will meet the star players and be welcomed onto the pitch to say hello to the crowd – a truly unforgettable experience!

Our charity is also the proud sponsor of Danny Richardson. Throughout the season, Danny will be visiting the people supported by the charity, sharing his rugby league experiences with fans.

Samantha Brennan, Community Integrated Care’s North West Regional Director, says: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be working in partnership with The Saints. We are a deeply person-centred organisation, making sure that the people we support people lead the best lives possible, and we have a happier and healthier workforce.

Samantha continues: “Rugby League is one of St Helens’ biggest passions, so teaming up with The Saints has enabled us to bring once in a lifetime opportunities to the people we support and our staff. They’ll get to meet the club’s coaches, star players and experience VIP match days – treasured memories they’ll never forget!”

Steve Leonard, Manager of The Saints Community Development Foundation, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Community Integrated Care to The Saints family. We’re really looking forward to working with such a great charity, offering unique experiences and helping the people they support grow in strength and confidence each week.

Steve continues: “Thanks must go to our Ambassador Eddie Cunningham for bringing Community Integrated Care and our club together. I’d also like to thank staff from both organisations, for making our fitness sessions such a brilliant and fun experience.”