Midlothian football team nets sponsorship from housebuilder

Zoe Cairns from David Wilson Homes with players Kevin Keane and Tam Prior. Image credit: Greg Macvean

DAVID Wilson Homes, which forms part of Barratt Developments alongside Barratt Homes, has become the latest sponsor of Whitehill Welfare Football Club. 

Fans will be able to spot the housebuilder’s branding on the Midlothian outfit’s kit, as well as on pitch-side banners at the team’s home ground of Ferguson Park in Rosewell. 

The partnership with the team, which plays in the East of Scotland First Division, forms part of the company’s commitment to support causes and organisations within the communities it builds. David Wilson’s local development of Rosewell Meadow offers a range of four-bed homes on the outskirts of the village. 

Mark Calder, of Whitehill Welfare FC, said, “Whitehill Welfare FC is delighted to welcome David Wilson Homes to Rosewell. As a club we are proud to partner with such a large company and are excited to display their logo on our kit over the next few seasons. The sponsorship is invaluable to clubs like ours, and the support from David Wilson Homes has allowed us to invest in new training kit and equipment for our playing squad.”

Anne Ross, sales director at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, added, “We’re always looking at ways in which we can support the areas in which we build, and are proud to now be sponsoring Whitehill Welfare FC. Members of the Rosewell community will now be able to spot David Wilson’s branding at Ferguson Park and on the team’s kit. We’re looking forward to supporting this partnership and wish the team all the best for the season ahead.”