Welcome to Oil Aid 2012– Thursday 17th May

Oil Aid has its origins in the Asian Tsunami of 2004 , a devastating natural disaster which touched the world, when everyone wanted to reach out and offer support to those in need.

Michael Holland who works in the Shipping Industry lost 3 members of his family in the Tsunami and he together with Bob Finch and Marc Thompson wanted to do something to support those in need.

Bob and Mike are avid supporters of Chelsea Football Club and had the idea of a fund-raising seven-a-side football tournament at Stamford Bridge; within a month Oil Aid was born.

Chelsea have been wonderfully supportive and since the inaugural tournament and gala dinner in May 2005 we have raised a staggering amount for needy causes.

Over the years we have developed a commitment to helping charities that focus on supporting Children and Education and the aid given by the charities involved aim to improve communities and people’s lives on a long-term basis.

This year we are proud to announce that The Princes Trust together with Sentebale, a charity Prince Harry set up in Lesotho will benefit from Oil Aid.

This is a unique and exclusive seven – a- side football match and Gala Dinner taking place at the world famous home of Chelsea FC, Stamford Bridge on Thursday 17th May.

Our aim is to make over £300000 from Oil Aid to benefit Sentebale and The Prince’s Trust’s work with disadvantaged young people in the UK.

We are indebted to all our sponsors and individuals who have given so much of their time and money to make this event possible.