FP Markets, a global multi-asset broker, announces a sponsorship deal with ICC associate member Cricket Brasil to support its Youth Development Programme.
In its initial phase, the grant will focus on supporting three specific areas:
- Education – Helping fund the university education of project leaders (known as “Black Shirts”) through the Cricket Brasil University program, giving young Brazilians access to higher education and providing life-changing opportunities, as well as teaching them core values of Respect, Leadership and Community.
- Infrastructure upgrades – Completion of the Cricket Brasil indoor school and high performance center in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
- Community Support – Support the development of local development staff to help grow the game in local communities.
Craig Allison, CEO, FP Markets commented:
“FP Markets recognizes that being an industry leader requires more than just being great at trading. It involves actively engaging with communities and contributing in ways that can make a real difference to people’s lives. By supporting Cricket Brasil we know we are making a real difference in the lives of young Brazilians and leaving a long-lasting positive impact on the local community through the glorious game and the values cricket stands for.”
Matt Featherstone, President of Cricket Brazil:
“Partnerships like this make a difference. The expansion of Cricket Brasil as a direct result of this partnership will provide more opportunities for young Brazilians to play the great game as well as join our University Programme, which trains more Cricket Development Officers, who in turn increase local engagement and participation”.
FP Markets is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.