We have begun a very special new chapter in our partnership with Risborough Rangers Football Club, which has officially renamed its home ground the Children’s Memorial Garden Stadium for the 2026/27 season.

The new name can now be seen around the stadium and on the Rangers first-team kit, carrying our charity’s message beyond the garden and into the heart of the local football community.

For us, this is about much more than a change of name. It is an opportunity to help more people understand that our garden, our food bank and the support we provide are here for them.

Our garden is a free, private space in Princes Risborough, created to offer peace, remembrance and reflection away from busy or clinical surroundings.

We are first and foremost here for families remembering a child, but child loss never affects only one person. It can touch parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives, friends, colleagues and entire communities. We also welcome anyone who feels they would benefit from a quiet moment of calm, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Alongside our garden, we operate a food bank and grow fresh produce for local organisations, including Wycombe Food Hub and One Can Trust, helping support people experiencing financial hardship.

By placing our name somewhere visited by supporters, players, visiting teams and families throughout the season, the partnership gives thousands of people the chance to learn that this support exists.

The Children’s Memorial Garden Stadium was unveiled ahead of Risborough Rangers’ first competitive home fixture of the season against Potton United on Saturday 1 August.

A crowd of 147 watched an exciting 2-2 draw, with David Appiah scoring late on his home debut to secure a point for Rangers. Members of our team and representatives from Street 2 Pro Football Coaching also joined the club to mark the beginning of this new chapter.

“Seeing the Children’s Memorial Garden name on the stadium and on the Rangers first-team shirts is incredibly special. Every person who sees it is another person who may discover our garden, tell someone else about it, support our food bank or get involved.”
– John Colinswood, Founder and Chairman of The Children’s Memorial Garden & Food Bank

“We are delighted to partner with Warranty Solutions Group and The Children’s Memorial Garden & Food Bank. At Risborough Rangers, supporting our local community is at the heart of our ethos, and this collaboration perfectly reflects that commitment. Our opening game was a fantastic way to kick off the partnership, and we are incredibly excited to see what we can achieve together in the future.”
– Mark Eaton, Director of Football at Risborough Rangers

We are delighted that this important milestone has also received wider media coverage, helping the story and the purpose behind the partnership reach even more people.

• Read the coverage on Yahoo News
• Read the coverage in the Bucks Free Press

Every article, conversation and shared post helps raise awareness. Someone reading the story may need our garden themselves, know a family who could benefit from it, choose to volunteer, support our food bank or simply pass the message on.

We never intended this partnership to be a one-off moment. With our name represented around the ground and on the first-team kit, we look forward to working alongside Risborough Rangers throughout the 2026/27 season and beyond.

Warranty Solutions Group, our largest sponsor and a headline sponsor of Risborough Rangers, continues to support us through funding, volunteering, fundraising and practical help. That support has helped bring the club and our charity together around a shared commitment to the community.

We are incredibly grateful to Risborough Rangers, Warranty Solutions Group, Street 2 Pro Football Coaching and everyone who has helped make this partnership possible. Most importantly, we hope the increased awareness means that more people who need a peaceful place, practical support or a sense of connection know where they can turn.

Our garden is free to use and open to anyone seeking a quiet, private space for remembrance, reflection or support. We welcome people from all backgrounds and beliefs, but please contact us before visiting so we can make sure someone is available to welcome you.

You can also support us by volunteering your time, donating useful materials, sharing our work or making a donation through JustGiving.

Follow The Children’s Memorial Garden & Food Bank on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with our latest news, events and volunteering opportunities.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrensmemorialgarden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechildrensmemorialgarden/

Address:
Lower Icknield Way
Princes Risborough
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9RL

Telephone: 07550 047203

Opening times:
Monday–Friday: 08:00–18:30
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00–16:00