Swansea City join with Nathaniel Cars for the Bootroom Boot Drive ahead of new site opening on Sunday

Swansea City teamed up with Nathaniel Cars at Saturday’s home match against Derby County as supporters were invited to donate football boots and kit they no longer use to local charity the Bootroom. 

The Bootroom has been in operation since 2019 and aims to ensure all children have access to football by breaking down financial barriers created by rising costs of sports equipment.

Having recently obtained official charity status, they opened a new site at the Meadow View Sports Complex on Sunday as they continue to expand their sites across Swansea and the wider community.

Swans youngster, and newly appointed Bootroom ambassador, Sam Parker was in attendance at the opening, along with former Swan Lee Jenkins. While the ribbon was cut by High Sheriff of West Glamorgan Melanie James.

Speaking at the boot drive, Bootroom team member, Rhys Brown said: “Donations are so important, everyone knows about the cost of living crisis and how important it is that we have access to the things that help us to play sport.

"We provide boots for people living in underprivileged areas, those who can't afford to buy a new pair - boot prices now are so high. There's a lot of demand for what we do now.

"It would be devastating if the reason a young person couldn't play football is because of the cost of some boots.

"It's amazing some of the reactions we get, and the best moment is when they come to one of our sites and see the amount of choice they have."

Supporters can continue to support the Bootroom’s fantastic work locally by donating good-quality boots and kit via the designated drop-off point at the Swans club shop during normal opening hours.