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The funding came as part of Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme, a scheme aimed at supporting local grassroots teams and encouraging young people to stay active.
The team was nominated by James Cannon, a Royal Mail safety control systems manager who also coaches the U11s.
Their selection came from a pool of 1,500 nominations across the UK, submitted by Royal Mail and Parcelforce employees.
Royal Mail’s logo now features on the front of the players’ kits.
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The initiative was launched as a response to requests from employees nationwide who wished to assist their local youth sports teams by funding new kit.
St Ives RFC, a volunteer-run club based on the outskirts of St Ives, is made up of teams from U6s to adults, with children’s and women’s teams increasingly gaining popularity.
Greg Sage, Royal Mail’s deputy director for corporate affairs and ESG, said: “Our 130,000 people are at the heart of their communities across the UK, and Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids gives colleagues the opportunity to show their support and help young people get active in their local area.
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“Unwavering pride and passion, forging through all weathers, out in the community – grassroots sport has a lot in common with Royal Mail.
“This exciting new initiative brings the two together and we are delighted to be able to support St Ives RFC.”
Mr Cannon said: “The Kit 4 Kids initiative by Royal Mail has been fantastic for the team and we have, for the first time, been able to provide a full playing and training kit for a squad of 25 U11s.
“With over 200 youngsters playing each weekend and the club run entirely by volunteers, we are reliant on the generosity of supporters like Royal Mail.”
