Two-day celebration at The Rotherham Hospice Community Stadium

In a landmark show of community support, TMG Mortgage Network has donated the naming rights of Parkgate FC’s home ground to Rotherham Hospice, helping shine a light on the life-changing care provided to families across the borough.

From Saturday 22 November, the venue will officially become the Rotherham Hospice Community Stadium — marking the first time in the region that a business has gifted naming rights to a local charity rather than using them for commercial promotion.

The official opening weekend will take place on Saturday 22 November, when Parkgate FC face Sheffield FC, followed by a Rotherham United Women’s fixture on Sunday 23 November. The two-day celebration, dubbed the Rotherham Hospice Weekend, will feature fundraising activities and special moments to honour patients, families, volunteers, and the wider community.

This unique partnership will kick-start a series of fundraising initiatives led by TMG Mortgage Network, supporting both grassroots football at Parkgate FC and the specialist end-of-life care Rotherham Hospice provides.

Scott Thorpe, CEO of TMG Mortgage Network and Lord of the Manor of Rotherham, said: “Being part of this town has shaped who I am, both personally and in business. After being named Lord of the Manor of Rotherham earlier this year, I promised to give back in meaningful ways — and this is one of them.

Rotherham Hospice provides incredible support to families when they need it most, and Parkgate FC represents the beating heart of grassroots football. Bringing these two pillars of our community together under one banner felt powerful. It’s never been done before in this area, and I hope it inspires more businesses to back the causes that truly matter to local people.”

Albert Dudil, Chairman of Parkgate FC, added: “This partnership goes beyond football — it’s about people. Our club has always been about community first, and with TMG’s support and the Hospice’s name on our ground, we can raise funds, awareness, and pride for Parkgate and Rotherham in a way we’ve never seen before.”

Ruth Wallbank, spokesperson for Rotherham Hospice, added: “We’re deeply grateful to Scott and TMG Mortgage Network for this extraordinary gesture. The Rotherham Hospice Community Stadium will help us share our message of care and compassion with new audiences, while raising essential funds to continue supporting families across the borough.”

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