Help Phantom Panthers Girls' Volleyball Grow!

Aim

Help us raise £5,000 for volleyball equipment, team kits and venue hire, giving more girls in Peterborough the chance to play!

Who are we?

We started with just six girls, one badminton court and one hour of volleyball a week. Today, we're a growing club with almost 40 girls, and we're only getting started!

Phantom Panthers Peterborough Volleyball Club is a community sports club created by a small group of friends who share a passion for volleyball. What started as a simple conversation about giving local girls the opportunity to play has grown into something much bigger than we ever imagined.

We realised there were very few opportunities for girls to get involved in junior volleyball in Peterborough, so we decided to do something about it ourselves.

Without any major advertising, our little club began growing through word of mouth. Today, we welcome girls of different ages and abilities, from complete beginners picking up a volleyball for the first time to players competing in national junior competitions.

Our first official U14 Grand Prix was a huge milestone. We entered four teams, including girls as young as 11, and finished in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th place! Seeing their excitement, confidence and pride reminded us exactly why we started.

But Phantom Panthers is about much more than winning matches. It's about friendships, belonging, confidence and creating a supportive environment where every girl feels part of something special.

We're incredibly proud of the community we've built together with our players, parents, coaches and volunteers.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Our club is growing faster than our equipment and facilities can keep up with!

We currently train at Werrington Leisure Centre in Peterborough, and demand for places continues to increase. We would love to welcome more girls, but expanding our sessions means additional equipment, court space and hall hire costs.

We've also been given the exciting opportunity to host a junior Grand Prix tournament in Peterborough. However, to accommodate all the competing teams, we need additional volleyball posts and nets.

We have already invested in equipment to get the club running, but as a small community club, continually covering these costs is challenging.

We are raising £5,000 to help us:

• Purchase additional volleyball posts and nets so we can create more courts.

• Buy suitable volleyballs for beginners and competitive players.

• Provide team kits for our junior players.

• Cover sports hall hire to support additional training sessions and local tournaments.

Our aim is to keep membership fees as affordable as possible so that financial pressures don't become a barrier to participation.

We also want to organise more community events, including our Mothers vs Daughters volleyball tournament, bringing families together through sport.

With your support, we can give even more girls in Peterborough the opportunity to discover volleyball.

How we’ll spend the money raised

Our fundraising target is £5,000, which will be invested directly into the development of our junior volleyball club.

Additional volleyballs   £400

Training equipment (posts,nets etc.) £1300

Junior team kits   £1,000

Sports hall hire for training and tournaments  £2,300

Total  £5,000

Additional posts and nets will allow us to set up more courts and host junior competitions locally.

More volleyballs will mean better training opportunities, particularly for beginners who need plenty of practice to develop their skills and confidence.

Team kits will help our girls feel proud to represent their club, while support with venue hire will allow us to offer more sessions without placing the full financial burden on families.

These are our planned allocations and may be adjusted according to actual costs and the amount raised.

Every contribution will help us make better use of our facilities and provide more opportunities for young players.

Community impact

We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to enjoy sport, make friends and feel part of a team.

Volleyball is a fantastic sport for developing communication, teamwork, resilience, confidence and physical fitness.

At Phantom Panthers, we welcome girls with different levels of experience. Some arrive having never played volleyball before, while others dream of competing at higher levels.

We want to provide a pathway for all of them.

Our club also brings families together. Parents support tournaments, help with transport, volunteer their time and celebrate the girls' achievements alongside us.

By expanding our sessions and hosting competitions locally, we can:

• Encourage more girls to become physically active.

• Create opportunities for beginners to discover a new sport.

• Help young people develop friendships, confidence and teamwork.

• Reduce travel demands for families by hosting competitions in Peterborough.

• Bring local families, volunteers and sports clubs together.

• Make junior volleyball more accessible and affordable.

We're not simply raising money for equipment. We're investing in opportunities, experiences and a stronger sporting community for girls in Peterborough.

How you can play your part

There are several ways you can help us reach our £5,000 target!

1. Make a donation

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. Whether it's £5, £10 or £50, your support will help us provide more opportunities for our young players.

2. Share our campaign

Please share our fundraising page with friends, family, colleagues and local businesses. Even if you're unable to donate, spreading the word can make a huge difference.

3. Become a local business supporter

We would love to hear from local businesses interested in supporting grassroots girls' sport. Whether through a donation, sponsorship or offering a fundraising reward, your support can make a real impact.

4. Fundraise or volunteer

If you'd like to organise a sponsored activity, support one of our events or volunteer at a tournament, we'd love to hear from you!

From six girls on one badminton court to almost 40 young players chasing their volleyball dreams — help us write the next chapter of the Phantom Panthers story!

Thank you for supporting our girls and believing in what we're building. 🖤🏐

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 9th January 2027 at 8:33pm