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This project successfully funded on 23rd June 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Hike the Pike (Colls Jnrs)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
£460
raised so far
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Aim
Raising funds through our “Hike the Pike” challenge to improve Bee Fold Lane for 420+ local children and future community sport facilities.
Who are we?
Atherton Collieries Juniors FC is a growing grassroots football club at the heart of the local community, currently supporting over 420 children across 21 boys and girls teams from mini soccer through to youth football. Run by dedicated volunteers, coaches and parents, our aim is to provide a safe, inclusive and positive environment where young people can develop both on and off the pitch. Alongside football, we are working to improve Bee Fold Lane into a long-term community sports hub with better pitches, disability access, safer pathways and facilities that can benefit the wider Atherton community for generations to come.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Atherton Collieries Juniors FC is crowdfunding to help improve Bee Fold Lane and continue expanding opportunities for local children and families through grassroots sport. With over 420 young players across 21 teams and plans to grow significantly over the next five years, demand for safe, quality facilities continues to increase.
Funds raised from our “Hike the Pike” fundraiser will contribute towards:
⚽ Grass pitch improvements and maintenance
♿ Disability access and safer pathways
🚗 Improved parking and site safety
🥅 Training equipment and mini soccer facilities
🌳 Biodiversity and environmental improvements
🏃 Future multi-sport opportunities including community fitness activities
Our project promotes physical activity, inclusion, community wellbeing and affordable access to sport for children of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a long-term sustainable community sports hub that benefits Atherton and the wider local area.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Here’s how we plan to invest the money raised through our “Hike the Pike” fundraiser at Atherton Collieries Juniors FC to improve Bee Fold Lane and support grassroots sport within the local community:
Project Area Estimated Cost
Grass pitch maintenance & repairs£2,000Training equipment (balls, bibs, cones, goals)£1,500Disability access & pathway improvements£2,500Site safety & spectator barriers£1,500Mini soccer pitch equipment & line marking£1,000Biodiversity improvements & tree planting£500Community events & volunteer support£1,000Future infrastructure fund (car park/community hub plans)£2,500
Total Target: £12,500
Every penny raised will be reinvested back into improving facilities, participation opportunities and creating a safer, more inclusive environment for the 420+ children and families who use Bee Fold Lane each week.
Community impact
Atherton Collieries Juniors FC is much more than just a football club. We are a volunteer-led community organisation helping provide positive opportunities, structure and support for hundreds of local children and families across Atherton and surrounding areas.
Bee Fold Lane is used throughout the week by boys and girls of all abilities, helping young people stay active, build confidence, improve mental wellbeing and develop friendships in a safe and inclusive environment. Our club supports over 420 children and continues to grow, including plans to expand girls football, disability inclusion and wider community participation.
The wider project also benefits:
⚽ Local schools and community groups
♿ Children requiring accessible sport opportunities
👨👩👧 Families seeking affordable activities
🌳 The local environment through biodiversity improvements
🏃 The wider public through future community fitness and multi-sport plans
Our long-term vision is to create a sustainable community sports hub that promotes health, wellbeing, inclusion and community pride for generations to come.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made