Chelsea women football club have donated their £100,000 prize money for winning the [WSL] Women’s Super League title to charity for domestic abuse.
Chelsea Women had won the league and were awarded first place based on a point per-game basis as result of the season’s abandonment. Chelsea remained unbeaten throughout the league and had defeated title rivals in head-to-head games.
The club are engaged with Refuge and the donation from the WSL triumph will be directed to supporting women and children experiencing abuse during the coronavirus pandemic.
Emma Hayes, the Chelsea manager says;
“It’s a charity that’s close to the hearts and minds of the women’s team, and is very important to our owner, Mr Abramovich, and everyone at the club,” “It makes me proud our club is supporting those less fortunate in times of need.
“Up until now our involvement was about supporting the campaign publicly with a call to action but we all wanted to do more than that and if donating our prize money can ease some of the concerns and worries people have, then it’s the least we can do.
“It’s an important message. It’s a campaign that’s really dear to us and the best way we can demonstrate our support further is by committing our prize money towards it and helping those in need.”
The executives of the refugee were very grateful as the Covid-19 crisis had placed a huge financial strain on domestic abuse services and the generous support across the Uk.
Sandra Horley, the Refuge chief executive stated:
“We are incredibly grateful to Chelsea Women for not only shining a light on domestic abuse but also supporting us with a significant financial commitment. This is an incredible gesture. Every penny we raise helps Refuge to provide life-saving and life-changing specialist services.
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