“And it’s Octopus Energy with the assist!” UK’s top power firm gives free football kit to thousands of clubs including Lewisham’s Saving Souls FC

• One of over 2,500 free Octopus football kits lands in Lewisham
• UK’s largest power supplier sponsors Saving Souls FC with free kits
• Soccer kit is part of Octopus’ popular rewards program Octoplus

Lewisham, 21st November - Octopus Energy has given a huge boost to Lewisham local football by sponsoring grassroots clubs like Saving Souls FC with brand-new, snazzy football kits – completely free.

Members of the company’s popular rewards program Octoplus could nominate their local teams for free ‘Octokits’ in club colours and branding. Octoplus is used by over 2 million customers who have racked up over £13 million-worth of points.

Octopus Energy aimed to kit out 500 kids’ teams as part of this giveaway. But the response was so overwhelming that it accepted applications for over five times more orders.

More than 2,500 grassroots teams in the UK are set to hit the field in style with their eye-catching sponsored kits. One of the sponsored teams is Saving Souls FC Girls Team, ready to dazzle their rivals with their new ‘Octokits’.

Saving Souls FC is a young mental health-focused football club established in 2021, using free football to boost community interaction, improve well-being, and reduce isolation and loneliness within the local community. This month, the club launched its first mental health-focused team for girls.

Saving Souls FC’s work also goes beyond the pitch – the club runs a men’s forum every month, an inclusive peer support group where men can talk about mental health. The club also actively serves the local community with a number of other projects including a weekly food bank and free self-defence classes for women.

Kerry, Founder and Manager, Saving Souls FC, said: “The Octopus Energy initiative is absolutely fantastic, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Until now, our plans have been limited by resources. Thanks to Octopus, we now have the opportunity to build a safe, inclusive space for young women and girls, centred around well-being and mental health.”

Nevaeh, Club Captain, Saving Souls FC said “Our new kit really gives us our own identity, separate from the boys’ team. It's vibrant and unique, and it will help us stand out, attracting more girls and young women to join us. We’re creating something new and special, where we can truly make our mark.”

Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Chief Product Officer at Octopus Energy, commented: “We’re not just helping customers save money, but also powering up local grassroots football teams like Saving Souls FC, making sure they stand out both on the field and in the community.

“Our customers are the driving force behind everything we do, and we can’t wait to see these amazing teams hit the pitch, decked out and ready to dominate the season in style!"

This initiative is the latest perk for Octoplus customers, who already enjoy rewards like free sweet treats, festival tickets, kids’ cinema trips, and mouthwatering restaurant discounts.

Eligible customers can sign up to Octoplus via the banner in their online accounts or in their app. Please visit https://octopus.energy/octoplus/ for more information.

Applications for next season will kick off in Spring 2025. Please see this link for regular updates.

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Saving Souls FC Girls Team wearing ‘Octokits’

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About Octopus Energy Group

Octopus Energy is a global clean energy tech business, driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Under its own retail brand, Octopus delivers world-class customer service and cutting edge energy products to 9 million households globally. Its operations span 18 countries and the entire energy value chain. The group invests in, builds and flexibly manages renewable energy, operating a £7 billion portfolio of projects.

Octopus has licensed its advanced data and machine learning platform, Kraken, to support over 54 million customer accounts worldwide through licensing deals with companies such as EDF, E.ON and Origin Energy. Kraken enables Octopus to drive the electrification of heat and transport through smart tariffs and innovative cleantech. Backed by pension funds, investors and energy giants, Octopus Energy Group businesses deliver cheaper, greener energy and cutting-edge tech to countries and customers worldwide. For more information, check out our website.