The Mayor of Warwick is calling on the community to support his upcoming charity football match later this month.

Taking place on Tuesday June 16, the football match is being hosted by the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Simon Pargeter, in partnership with The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, Racing Club Warwick Football Club, and Foundry Gym.

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The aim of the event, which is taking place at Racing Club Warwick Football Club, is to highlight the importance of prostate cancer awareness and early detection within the community.

A charity football event will be taking place in the town later this month. Left to right shows: Graham Fulford of The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, Caroline Ingold, national administration manager (north) for The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, Gary Vella, chairman of Racing Club Warwick FC and Cllr Simon Pargeter, the Mayor of Warwick. Photo supplied

Kicking off at 6.45pm, the five-a-side match will also be raising money for The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, which is the Mayor’s chosen charity for the year.

The Mayor is appealing for the community to show its support by either signing up to play in the match or by going along to watch.

Cllr Simon Pargeter, the Mayor of Warwick, said: “It is a pleasure to support this charity football match and to see so many people united in the spirit of community and fundraising.

“Events such as these showcase the very best of Warwick, bringing people together to support worthy causes while enjoying friendly competition.

Graham Fulford of The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust with Cllr Simon Pargeter, the Mayor of Warwick. Photo supplied

“We are in need of both players and spectators.

“On behalf of the town, I extend my gratitude to everyone involved and wish both teams every success on the night.”

Gary Vella, chairman of Racing Club Warwick FC, said: “Racing Club Warwick is proud to host the Mayor of Warwick's Charity Football Match.

“As a club built around community, it's important that our facilities are used to support local causes and bring people together.

Left to right shows: Graham Fulford of The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, Caroline Ingold, national administration manager (north) for The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust and Gary Vella, chairman of Racing Club Warwick FC. Photo supplied

“We're looking forward to welcoming players, supporters and local residents for what promises to be a fantastic occasion, while raising vital funds for the Mayor's chosen charities.

“It's a great example of how football can make a real difference beyond the game itself."

The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust was set up by Graham Fulford to promote awareness of prostate cancer following the diagnosis of a close friend who died at the age of 58 and a close family member who died in 2007 from prostate cancer.

The trust provides PSA testing, which is a blood test that helps detect prostate conditions, including cancer.

Over the years, the trust has been involved in testing thousands of men.

Cllr Pargeter chose the trust for his chosen charity of the year after losing two friends to prostate cancer within weeks of going for the PSA test.

Graham Fulford, of The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust, said: “We're delighted to have been selected as one of the Warwick Mayor’s chosen charities for 2026/7.

“We are also amazed and excited in equal measure at the energy and enthusiasm being shown by Simon, Gary and his team from Racing Club Warwick in putting on a charity football match, which is very appropriate for a prostate cancer awareness charity with it's home and base in Warwick.

“We'll be actively encouraging spectators at the match to take advantage of a new bio marker based PSA test and possible follow up MRI Scan at testing events, which will be be held at the Nelson Club in Warwick every third Thursday in June, July and August.”

Tickets to play or watch the football match cost £5 and can be bought at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mayor-of-warwicks-charity-football-match-tickets-1989209784012