Albion Raises Over £4,000 for St Luke’s Hospice Through One of a Kind Kit Initiative:
Plymouth Albion is proud to celebrate a remarkable moment of community spirit and creativity, that raised an incredible £4,168.00 for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth.
Back in March, Brickfields was packed with community spirit as Albion took on Rosslyn Park the dedicated St Luke’s Men’s Day Out fixture, in front of a crowd of 2,542 supporters. But this wasn’t just any match. Albion took to the field in a truly unique kit designed by a talented 6-year-old pupil from Widey Court Primary School.
The winning design featured the iconic Smeaton’s Tower, a proud emblem of Plymouth’s maritime heritage and a beacon of the community. Chosen from dozens of imaginative entries. The finished shirts were not only a symbol of creativity but also a way to raise vital funds. Every penny of sponsorship and shirt sales went directly to support the incredible work of St Luke’s Hospice, whose care touches so many lives in our city.
Recently, Albion Managing Director Max Venables visited Widey Court to personally present the young designer with a signed version of her winning kit. This special moment was shared with Georgina Dyke from St Luke’s Hospice and Colin Aldworth, Associate Director at Nevada Construction Ltd.
“It’s amazing what sport, community and bussiness can achieve together. St Luke’s has always been close to the heart of Plymouth Albion, and Men’s Day Out was such a special day. Visiting Widey Court and showing the school, especially the young winner, the real impact of her kit design was a brilliant experience.”
Max Venables, Managing Director, Plymouth Albion
Nevada Construction, Albion’s principal kit sponsor, played a crucial role in the success of this initiative. In a remarkable act of generosity, they gave up their front of shirt space for this fixture. That decision opened the door to something never seen before at Brickfields. Twenty individual businesses each sponsored a one-off match shirt, giving every shirt its own front of shirt sponsor and allowing this community powered kit to come to life in full.
“We are so pleased for St Luke’s, Plymouth Albion, and the pupils at Widey Court Primary. It was a no-brainer for us to be involved in something so meaningful. Community has always been at the heart of what we do at Nevada, and this project was a perfect reflection of that.”
Colin Aldworth, Associate Director, Nevada Construction Ltd
Their support helped turn an ambitious idea into a powerful reality, creating a meaningful fundraising opportunity for one of Plymouth’s most cherished charities.
This initiative stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when sport, schools, businesses, and supporters come together with a shared purpose. It was more than a game. It was a celebration of creativity, compassion, and community. These values sit at the very heart of Plymouth Albion.
Georgina Dyke, Events Manager, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
“We’re incredibly grateful to Plymouth Albion, Nevada Construction and Widey Court Primary. Raising over £4,000 is a fantastic achievement, and the creativity and enthusiastic spirit behind it truly reflect what makes our community special. Thank you for helping St Luke’s continuing to care for those who need us most.”
Plymouth Albion will continue to support St Luke’s Hospice throughout the off-season with a series of events, including the Ruckus Music Festival in July and the Plymouth Albion Golf Day. As the club proudly builds toward its 150th year, St Luke’s will remain our chosen charity throughout the 2025–26 season, ensuring this meaningful partnership continues to grow.
To everyone who played a part, from the pupils who submitted their designs, to our sponsors, to every supporter who bought a shirt or cheered from the stands, thank you. You have helped make a lasting difference for St Luke’s Hospice.
Together we showed what is possible when Albion unites for a cause greater than the game.
