Pen Mill FC Equipment Replacement Fundraiser

Hi, we are the Pen Mill FC Committee and we are trying to raise money to overcome the damage caused to us in a recent arson attack. We estimate the total damage caused, just in value of equipment/supplies at approx. £4-5,000.

We are still in the process of assessing the full damage and costs associated but with upcoming tournaments we are raising funds to get us back on our feet ASAP.

We've included the club statement below;

On the evening of Tuesday 17th June at approximately 9:30pm, a member of the YSSC team alerted emergency services to a fire in the changing rooms at Johnson Park. CCTV footage has confirmed that the fire was started deliberately by a group of young males. Clear images have been captured and are now with the police as part of their ongoing investigation.

If you are aware of any additional footage or videos circulating on social media that may assist in identifying those responsible, please forward them to us or directly to the police.

This is a devastating blow to our club. As an entirely volunteer-run organisation, our team works tirelessly to improve our facilities and provide opportunities for the local community. To see that work undermined by such a senseless act is heart breaking.

While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know that everything stored in our equipment room has been destroyed, with possible further smoke damage in our changing rooms. With our biggest fundraising event of the year (our tournaments) just 10 days away — and our youth presentation event scheduled for this weekend — the timing couldn’t be worse. The affected rooms were filled with team kits, supplies, and equipment critical to both events.

We are now facing an urgent and extensive clean-up effort, and we need your help. Any support — practical, or in-kind — to help us recover and replace what we’ve lost would mean the world to us.

We want to express our sincere thanks to the fire brigade for their swift response, which prevented even greater damage, and to the police for their continued efforts in handling this case.

We also understand that this was not the only incident last night. Small fires were reportedly started in the surrounding wooded areas of Johnson Park. If your child returned home smelling of smoke or fire and you share our outrage, we welcome your support in helping them take responsibility for their actions — even if that means assisting us in cleaning up the damage.

Let’s come together as a community — as we always do — and rebuild what’s been lost.

PMFC Committee