Bridlington Town AFC Acquired By HDM Worldwide Limited

HDM Worldwide Limited, an East Yorkshire-based renewable energy company, has announced the acquisition of Bridlington Town AFC, including the leasehold of the 2,800-capacity Queensgate stadium. 

Acquiring the club from  owner and chairman Pete Smurthwaite,  the HDM team has proactive plans to bring new energy and opportunities to both the club and the community at large, in particularly the support of the current fan base and player recruitment of the club, which currently competes in the Northern Premier League East Division, the eighth tier of English football. 

In line with HDM’s commitment to sustainability and community support, HDM Energies, a subsidiary of HDM Worldwide Limited, will be installing solar panels at the Queensgate stadium under their ‘Energy for All’ scheme.

This future thinking initiative will provide clean energy and significantly reduce the stadium’s carbon footprint and electricity costs, while promoting the use of sustainable energy in the wider football ecosystem.

Dan Rogers, CEO of HDM Worldwide Limited, said of the acquisition: “We are honoured to take the reins of Bridlington Town AFC.

“Our focus is on maintaining a thriving football environment, creating new opportunities for the team, and giving back to the local community and the region that has been so supportive of our business.

“I have absolute confidence in First Team Manager, Adrian Costello to really put the area on the footballing map and make Bridlington Town the club that everyone aspires to be associated with.”

Under the new ownership, HDM plans to enhance both the matchday experience and build on grassroots opportunities for local talent with the upcoming ‘Scholars’ scheme starting from September 2024, which sees students combine academic studies with professional football training. 

The first BTAFC women’s team is part of future planning for the local talent pathway and club growth.

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