DPD UK has agreed a new three-year deal with Hinckley Rugby Football Club in Leicestershire to continue its support for the Community Sporting Hub. This agreement, confirmed in March 2026, marks 10 years of partnership between the parcel delivery firm and the club since the relationship first began in 2016.
The Community Sporting Hub is based at the club’s Leicester Road ground and runs activities including sports sessions for the public and outreach programmes for local schools. These initiatives focus on improving physical and mental health while offering local residents pathways into training, volunteering, and employment. The rugby club currently holds third place in the National League 2 West standings as of 25 March 2026.
Justin Pegg, the recently appointed chief executive of DPD UK, said the club plays a huge part in the local community and the sports hub helps connect the club with the town. Vicky Macqueen, head of commercial at the club, added that the continued backing is crucial for developing the programmes offered to the wider community.
The delivery company has a significant presence in the Hinckley area, including a 150 million pound super hub near the M69 that has been fully operational since 2021. This latest extension ensures that youth development and community engagement projects will continue to be funded for residents in the town and surrounding areas for the next three years.
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