Barclays 17.12.13

Offsite construction firm, Thurston Group, is backing grassroots sport by launching a UK-wide competition to help schools overcome a common challenge – a lack of storage space.

In support of the Government’s Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme, the Wakefield-based offsite construction specialist is giving one school the chance to win a fully-installed 20ft storage cabin, providing a safe and practical solution for storing sports and playground equipment.

The competition is open to all UK schools, with entrants invited to submit a 100-word summary explaining why secure storage would make a difference to their school community.

A shortlist of finalists will then be created by Thurston, with nominated schools encouraged to gather votes from parents, staff, and local supporters.

The winning school will receive a versatile storage cabin designed to give them the secure, practical space they need – for sports, play, and beyond.

Built to the highest safety standards using fire-resistant materials, the cabin gives schools a secure, low-maintenance storage space designed to last for years.

With more than five decades of experience, Thurston Group has supported schools across the UK with modular facilities ranging from multi-storey classroom blocks to standalone storage cabins.

And the Group is on a strong growth trajectory, strengthened by the acquisition of specialist fabricator, Storplan, and modular building provider, Alsim.

Matt Goff, managing director of Thurston Group, said: “At a time when the Government has increased its investment in grassroots sport, we wanted to add our support by helping schools tackle one of their most overlooked challenges – storage.

“Without it schools struggle to keep sports equipment safe, accessible, and ready for children to use.

“We want to give back to the education providers we’ve worked alongside for the past five decades, by helping one school unlock the space it needs so more children can play, move, and thrive.”

Click here for more information on how to enter.