Histon FC will be fundraising for charity and commemorating a landmark occasion in the club’s history this weekend when they will be hosting G.N.G Oadby Town FC at Bridge Road. Kick-off for the match on Saturday 5th April is at 3pm.
The club will be raising funds for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity at the match. They recently announced an 18-month partnership with the cause, and will be helping to fundraise and increase awareness of the charity’s work. One generous local business has even gifted the charity advertising space at the ground and paid its sponsorship for two matches.
Charity partnership
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will be attending Saturday’s game, collecting donations and answering any questions supporters may have. Histon FC has also gifted matchday tickets to the family of a patient who was cared for by the charity.
The cake stand will be selling homemade sweet treats before the game and at half time. Mascots Arthur Bear and Histon Hound will be making appearances throughout the day and will be around for photos with supporters.
Paul Smart, Finance Director at Histon FC, said: “The charity has supported many members of the Histon Football Club family both past and present and no doubt will support many many more in the future. They have an excellent facility and staff, but would simply not survive without donations.”
The sponsorship partnership will continue for the remainder of this season and throughout the 2025/26 season. Jodie Vaughan, from the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, added: “Our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved!”
Celebrating past achievements
The occasion will also be celebrating The Stutes’ past achievements, including their famous win against Leeds in the FA cup in 2008 and near promotion to the football league.
Past players have also been invited to Saturday’s game and will be mingling with supporters. Among them will be record goal scorer Neil Kennedy who scored over 300 goals for the club.
Donate to the Histon FC fundraising page for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Update 9/4/2025. HI HUB has been informed a photograph sent for publication in this original story was not of Neil Kennedy, Histon FC’s record goal scorer. It was actually Adrian (Ade/Aidy) Cambridge. Histon FC has apologised for the mistake, particularly to Neil and Ade. The match’s final score was 3-1 to Histon FC and raised just under £1,000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
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