Peterborough United secures innovative three-year partnership that will help fund the stars of the future!
Local award-winning Fintech company backs the Posh - Posh payments becomes sponsor with 20% revenue pledge to finding the next Posh star!
Peterborough United Football Club today announced a groundbreaking three-year partnership with Modern World Business Solutions, a local award-winning white label payments facilitator and merchant services provider.
At the core of the partnership is a new community focused payments brand Posh Payments - powered by the team at the award-winning Modern World Business Solutions.
As the clubs newest partner, in a move that exemplifies community focused football sponsorship, the deal includes a unique commitment to reinvest 20% of all Posh Payments revenue directly into the Peterborough United Academy to support the next generation of talent.
The partnership represents a new model of revenue generation, where local commercial success directly fuels community and development. Posh Payments, a specialist card payment / merchant payment solutions business, was established specifically to benefit and support local businesses across the Peterborough area while generating sustainable funding for the club's Academy.
Behind Posh Payments is Warren Whitfield, a devoted Peterborough United supporter for over 25 years and long-standing season ticket holder, Whitfield has created a business model designed to strengthen the bond between football club and community.
"This isn't just about putting our name on a shirt," said Warren Whitfield, founder of Modern World Business Solutions. "As someone who's stood on the terraces for more than three decades, I understand what this club means to local people, the Club is the centre of our community, if we can support business owners locally by offering more value or savings on their transactions whilst also help to support the next generation of Posh superstars to come through, It just seems a win-win to me.”
The three-year partnership breaks new ground in football sponsorship by guaranteeing that 20% of all Posh Payments revenue flows directly back into the Peterborough United Academy, which in turn will help the club find the next Harrison Burrows.
For supporters and local businesses, Posh Payments offers cost-effective card payment solutions that keep money circulating within the local economy while contributing to the club's long-term sustainability. The service provides competitive rates and dedicated local support, ensuring businesses receive excellent value while supporting their local football club.
"Warren's commitment to the club goes far beyond traditional sponsorship," said Alex Harris, Commercial Director at Peterborough United. "His vision aligns perfectly with our values of community engagement and youth development. This partnership will provide crucial funding for our Academy's work while offering real value to local businesses."
Posh Payments aims to become the card payment solution of choice for businesses throughout Peterborough and the surrounding areas. By choosing Posh Payments, local enterprises can access professional merchant services while knowing their business directly supports community football development.
The service will be promoted to the club's supporters and existing sponsor network, creating a comprehensive ecosystem where commercial activity generates a benefit to the city and beyond.
As Peterborough United continues to build for the future, the Posh Payments partnership provides a blueprint for sustainable community investment in football. The three-year commitment offers stability for long-term planning while the revenue-sharing model ensures that commercial success translates directly into grassroots development.
"This is about more than football – it's about creating a thriving community where local businesses, young people, and the football club all succeed together," added Whitfield. "Every payment processed is an investment in Peterborough's future and that really excites me."
If you are a Posh supporting business owner who would like to save on your fees whilst supporting the Football Club you can get a call from the Posh Payments team by completing the following form. - https://crm.mwbsolutions.co.uk/web-to-lead/613116000036420011
About Posh Payments
Posh Payments, powered by Modern World Business Solutions, is a specialist merchant payment service created to support Peterborough United and businesses. With 20% of revenue committed to the Peterborough United academy, Posh Payments offers competitive rates while investing in community development. You can check out the award winning MWBS on their website - www.mwbsolutions.co.uk or contact them on 01487 808990
About Peterborough United academy
The Peterborough United Academy is a Category B Academy and will look to provide players for the first team as well as people and players of value. In recent years, Harrison Burrows, Ricky-Jade Jones and James Dornelly have all progressed from Under 9s through to the first team set-up and there are a host of others currently in the Under 18s group.