Wrexham Charity Football Match Raises Funds for Hospice

A friendly rivalry between two Wrexham football teams just delivered a major win for children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Croes Howell Casuals faced off against Wrexham Armed Forces Veterans at Llay Welfare Club on May 30 in the second annual Wrexham Charity Cup. The day-long event included the football match, a barbecue, and a raffle evening at the Croes Howell pub, with all proceeds going directly to Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices.

Croes Howell Casuals won the match 3-0, tying the overall competition at one win each. That means the teams will meet again in 2027 for round three.

But the real victory belonged to the local families who will benefit from the funds raised. Every penny will support respite stays, physiotherapy, nursing care, and play therapies for seriously ill children across the region.

Co-organizer Neil Jones said the day showed "the power of football to bring communities together, support veterans, and raise money for those who need it most." The Mayor of Wrexham and Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Beverly Parry-Jones, attended to show her support.

The Ripple Effect

This event represents something bigger than a single fundraiser. It creates an annual tradition that keeps giving, bringing together veterans, families, local businesses, and football fans in a shared mission to help children in their darkest hours.

Bethan Young, Hope House's Wrexham area fundraiser, celebrated the community's generosity. "This is such an amazing amount of money and goes to show how much people in the area care," she said, adding special thanks to the Armed Forces Veterans team for their continued support.

The match received backing from multiple sponsors and volunteers who donated their time and resources. Hope House's mascot, the Tŷ Gobaith Tiger, even made an appearance under sunny skies that matched the day's uplifting atmosphere.

With the competition now tied and another match scheduled for 2027, this heartwarming rivalry promises to keep making a difference for years to come.