Romford Raiders & Romford Buccaneers Announce TeamDaniel as Official Charity Partner for 2025/26 Season

The Romford Raiders & Buccaneers are proud to announce that TeamDaniel will be the club’s official charity for the 2025/26 season. This partnership holds a particularly heartfelt significance as it honours the memory of Daniel, son and grandson of long-time Raiders and Buccaneers supporter,Emma Oliver and Patrick Napier.

In February 2017, at just 15 years old, Daniel tragically took his own life due to the overwhelming pressure of his GCSE exams. During this time of unimaginable grief, the family found vital support from Martin House Hospice and Leeds General Infirmary. Out of this grief, TeamDaniel was born — a tribute built to raise awareness and funds for Martin House Hospice and Leeds General Infirmary.

In January 2020, TeamDaniel officially became a registered charity dedicated to raising awareness around the mental health struggles facing children and young people. The organisation works tirelessly to open safe spaces in Leeds and London, providing positive activities for young people and partner with key support groups such as Leeds Market Place, who specialise in youth counselling and a youth work-led drop-in support service. 

TeamDaniel also plays an active role in schools, addressing the academic stress that can be had on students, particularly during high-pressure periods such as exams. Through workshops, awareness campaigns, and signposting to vital mental health services, they are making a real and lasting difference in young lives.

As part of this season’s partnership, TeamDaniel will sponsor the Raiders’ & Buccs Home Penalty Box, providing a constant reminder throughout the season of the importance of mental health awareness, symbolising the charity’s mission — to bring visibility to silent struggles and provide a safe space for conversations that can save lives.

Patrick Napier said ”A massive thank you to the Raiders and Buccaneers for partnering with TeamDaniel this coming season. 

My family and I have been supporting the Raiders for a number of years, including my grandson Daniel, whom I brought along on a number of occasions with his sister when they visited from Leeds.”

Patrick continues, “This partnership will help us raise awareness of the work TeamDaniel does in Daniel’s memory and help us fundraise in the future so we can keep supporting young people’s mental wellbeing.”

We’re truly honoured to stand alongside Emma, Patrick and everyone at TeamDaniel. Throughout the 2025/26 season, the Raiders & Buccs will be hosting a range of fundraising events, and will be wearing TeamDaniel warm-up jerseys all year to drive awareness and raise funds for this incredible cause. We encourage fans and businesses to get involved and help support the understanding and positive change in mental health.

For more information about TeamDaniel and to donate, please visit https://www.teamdaniel.org.uk