About John Jenkins
Named after D-Day veteran and life-long Pompey fan, the John Jenkins Stadium will become a central hub for the people of Portsmouth, where they can train, learn, play and most importantly, belong and grow. The John Jenkins Stadium is our new sports facility and community hub in the middle of the city.
Clare Martin, CEO of Pompey in the Community said:
“John Jenkins was a massive friend of Pompey in the Community. From volunteering at the football club from a young age and stewarding the boardroom until his later days to dropping in with homebaked goods and being my plus 1 to our end of season dinners, he was the biggest Pompey fan. He was a huge part of our city so we wanted to recognise all he did for us and all that he meant to us by naming the stadium after him.”
Pompey in the Community have raised and invested over £8.4 million in this project to date. However, rising construction costs and unpredictable expenses have brought us close to needing near to £1 million to bring this project to completion for the entire community to enjoy. We’re looking for businesses in construction servics, fit out and furniture supplies to help us with the final stages.
Contact [email protected] if you’re able to help.
Not in construction? Anyone can donate at the link below:
About the Stadium
The John Jenkins Stadium is home to Pompey in the Community where we run community programmes for thousands of people of all ages and abilities every week.
Over 36,000 people benefiting from our activities every year including player talent pathways such as Junior Premier League Teams and the Girls’ Emerging Talent Centre to our community programmes like the Street Soccer Academy and Pompey Get Active.
Our facilities include:
- Stadium Pitch with Stand and Tea Hut
- Community Pitch
- Boxing Gym
- Community Hub
- MUGA
Coming Soon: Classrooms looking out onto the Community Pitch and our cafe bar with views of Portsdown Hill and coffee courtesy of The Island Tea and Coffee Company.
To book any of the other facilities, please contact: [email protected]
The John Jenkins Wall
The John Jenkins Wall is an opportunity for you to be part of Pompey in the Community’s new facility. The wall will be situated in the main stadium grounds and will be made up of high quality, porcelain Tribute Tiles.
The tiles can be personalised with your own message and will stand as a lasting legacy. By sponsoring a tile, you aren’t just helping to build the John Jenkins Stadium, you’re showing your support for the charity and its mission.
Celebrate your family or commemorate the life of a loved one by buying your tile today.
Opportunities for Businesses
There are a variety of ways you can support the charity and support your Corporate Social Responsibility charters at the same time.
Some businesses have chosen to:
– Buy an advertising board
– Sponsor a kit, a pitch or the Boxing Gym
– Volunteer at the site or with one of our projects
– Choose us as your Charity of the Year and more
Find out more below or get in touch: [email protected].
How To Find The John Jenkins Stadium
The John Jenkins Stadium is located on Moneyfield Avenue, Portsmouth, PO3 6LA.
The best way to travel to the John Jenkins Stadium is via bike, car or minibus. It can be accessed via Folkstone Road followed by Martin Road. There is plenty of parking on-site.
If you are travelling by bus, the nearest stop is either Chichester Road (on Copnor Road) via First Bus number 2 and Stagecoach number 12 & 21 with access over the Moneyfields Corner Bridge, or Folkstone Road (on Tangier Road) via Stagecoach 14 & 621.
The nearest train station is Hilsea, which is a 30 minute walk.
