THE boss of a finance company has struck a deal worth £20,000 to help develop grassroots talent at his beloved rugby league club.

Ideal Debt Solutions (IDS), has brought in the cash for the community scheme at Superleague side Salford City Reds.

As part of the Sportsmatch business sponsorship incentive, the money will be used for the grassroots rugby league accreditation project Accredit to the Game.

Salford City Reds runs a community scheme throughout schools and colleges in Salford and areas further afield such as Bury and Bolton.

The schemes bring professional coaching to pupils, and through sporting enterprise schemes the children develop business skills and gain accreditations to enhance their learning.

Sportsmatch was created to match businesses with eligible community-based sports projects.

Sportsmatch, funded by Sport England, offers pound for pound matched sponsorship.

IDS, which is based at Deakins Park, Egerton, became the official supporters partner of the Salford City Reds Rugby Club last year, providing funding for supporters events and running a number of supporter initiatives. The Sportsmatch scheme will enable the company to extend its involvement with the club.

Andrew Rosler, managing dircetor of IDS, said: "After 25 years as a Salford fan, I am thrilled that IDS is able to support the club further by becoming involved in this excellent scheme.

The Sportsmatch incentive means that IDS is now also able to support this wonderful sport at grass roots level.

"I feel strongly that businesses should support the communities around them, and with all the current public health issues, sport is one of the best ways to help the community.

"IDS pledged £10,000 for the project and Sportsmatch doubled the figure, as part of a total award of £50,000 for the club.

"It is an excellent scheme where everybody benefits. We look forward to working closely with Salford Reds rugby club over the coming year to develop several schemes within Salford and the surrounding areas."

Ideal Debt Solutions is part of Ideal Corporate Solutions, which has been established for three years.