Companies will be able to combine team socials, networking and client events at the club with fundraising for the charity.
John Ashley, corporate fundraising manager at The Christie Charity, said businesses had increasingly been using the sport to support its work.
He said “We’ve seen a real rise in padel fundraising events within the workplace over the past 12 months, with our corporate partners using them to bring people together for networking and team-building while raising funds.”
The partnership has personal significance for club player Teresa Wyness, who received treatment for breast cancer at The Christie.
Teresa began playing padel before her husband’s sudden death in 2024. One of the last things he said to her was to “keep playing padel”.
She said “When my husband died, padel provided exactly the therapy I needed. For the time I was on court, nothing was in my head apart from doing my best to win the next point. I played regularly and made new friends.”
Following her cancer diagnosis and treatment, Teresa was unable to play for three months while recovering but continued visiting the club.
She said “I couldn’t play for three months while I was recovering, but I still came to MPC for a coffee or to watch a game. I’m immensely grateful for the treatment provided by The Christie and the healing of mind and body offered by the sport of padel.”
David Thomas, co-founder of Manchester Padel Club, said the club also works with local schools and supports Manchester Revolution Wheelchair Basketball Club.
He said “It gives businesses a way to bring people together while supporting an organisation that means so much to people across Greater Manchester.”
Further information is available on the Manchester Padel Club website.
