Durham Women FC Announce Change of Ownership and New Board of Directors

A new era has begun at Durham Women FC – following a change in ownership at the independent, professional women’s football club.

Club director Lee Sanders oversaw the change in ownership from Durham University to both himself and long-term co-director Dawn Hepple.

The strategic move allows significant growth to take place both on and off the pitch for the club, the first step of which sees a new board of directors to guide the club through its exciting next chapter.

They are joined by investors Patrick and Frances Connolly, long-standing supporters and sponsors of Durham Women, who have joined the club as shareholders.

The graduates of Belfast’s Queen’s University have a number of business interests – having been involved in the manufacturing industry for more than two decades while also operating in the hospitality and charity sectors.

The Connollys’ involvement strengthens the club in the short-to-medium term while additional investment is sought to pursue further growth and exciting new projects.

Lee Sanders said: “We are delighted to finalise this change in ownership, the first stage of which is welcoming Patrick and Frances. They have been unbelievable supporters of the football club and we will work closely with them on the next stage of investment.

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