Suffolk-based Portable Space has provided Inspire with external changing facilities as part of their promise to invest in more opportunities for young people.
The loan will ensure that all football spaces at Inspire’s Lindbergh Road site can be used for activities and programmes.
Portable Space managing director Mark Dolman shared why he felt it was important to support the charity.
“We’re a company that invests heavily in youth development and trying to bring young people through,” he said. “I think it’s an important way for a business to progress.
“Inspire works with young people who often get forgotten about and don’t get the help and support they need, but there is a huge amount of potential in that pool of people.
“We have to try to get them in the working environment and help them be successful.”
He continued: “I think there’s a really important step between the ages of 16 and 21, where young people get to develop and are given opportunities.”
Mark also spoke about his own career journey. After leaving school with no qualifications, he worked numerous jobs, joining Portable Spaces 11 years ago as a hire controller and working his way up.
“I love people that have passion, drive and energy, but maybe not the qualifications or support network to help harness them,” he continued. “I think what I recognise is the amount of talent there is in people.”
Inspire CEO Terry Baxter added: “We are so grateful to Portable Space, a great Suffolk-based business, for their support in providing outdoor changing and toilet facilities at our Lindbergh Road site in Ipswich.
“Following the development of our grass and all-weather pitches, these portable units provide a brilliant space for teams to change and use other facilities. Thank you, Portable Spaces!”
