English Football League Trust

EFL Trust uses the unique power of sport to bring people together and change lives, working with the 72 EFL clubs to make a real difference across the country. Improving Health Improving Health Reducing Crime Inspiring Education Increasing participation

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Two years ago,

Foundation of Light wins high praise from DCMS Select Committee

Chloe Palmer: “Football and coaching enables me to channel my emotions in a positive way.”

Active Minds Group proving a prolific hit, as Mansfield FC Football in the Community tackles Mental Health

EFL Clubs to help tackle increasing numbers of railway risk takers

EFL Trust are proud to support Amnesty #FootballWelcomes initiative

INCREASING PARTICIPATION

INCREASING EDUCATION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

IMPROVING HEALTH

INCREASING PARTICIPATION

Sport for all is a cornerstone of our work and underpins everything that we do.

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INSPIRING EDUCATION

The unique history of football and the location of many clubs in former industrial areas means we are in a strong position to help the people who need it most.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Our football clubs and community trusts exist at the very heart of 72 diverse communities, bringing people together from all walks of life.

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IMPROVING HEALTH

We use the power of football to engage with people from all backgrounds and work strategically with partners to improve the health of their local community and reduce any health inequalities that exist.

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Work With Us

University of South Wales: Foundation Community and Football

“We are now in our third year of our partnership the EFL Trust delivering a unique Foundation Degree. The course focuses on supporting grass roots football across the UK with students based within EFL clubs. The unique blend of theory, coaching practicals and applied work placements ensures that graduating students are equipped with the necessary skills to work within the football coaching and development industry.”

Jay ProbertScheme Leader at the University of South Wales

National Citizen Service

“At NCS Trust, we are proud to work with EFL Trust. They have delivered life changing Nation Citizen Service experiences for young people across the country since our pilots in 2011. Their reach into communities, their passion and their commitment have made them great partners over the past four years as NCS has reached over 100,000 young people. We are excited to be working with them in the years ahead as we reach our goal of engaging one million young people by 2020.”

Michael LynasCEO NCS Trust

Every Player Counts: Sports participation for all

“The 25 clubs around England involved in the Every Player Counts programme cover the length and breadth of the country, from Plymouth to Carlisle and Southend to Shrewsbury and are located in a mixture of built-up metropolitan boroughs and more rural locations – which gives the programme as wide a focus as possible.

”The club trusts are addressing specific gaps and needs in disability football within their area which is delivered in a way that made the most of their existing skills.”

Stewart GoshawkWembley National Stadium Trust CEO

Open University BA (Hons) Business Management (Sport and Football)

“Right from the start it’s been really powerful. EFL Trust have been able to open up access to players and stadia as well as a range of people that can talk about the business of football. This really helps bring this new degree to life”

Jacky HintonMasters Programme Director in the Open University Business School

Mayor of London

“Through their extensive network, the EFL Trust have delivered a number of successful programmes that have been able to reach deep into the heart of the local community to meaningfully engage hard-to-reach groups of women and girls who were previously inactive.”

Elizabeth StantonSports Policy Officer, Mayor of London

Professional Footballers Association

“In 2016, the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) and clubs from the English Football League celebrated a partnership spanning 30 years of commitment to Community Programmes across the country.

”The emphasis on Player’s Social Responsibilities has been a key factor to effect positive change in our communities and society as a whole.”

Gordon Taylor OBEPFA - Cheif Executive

EFL Trust uses the unique power of sport to bring people together and change lives, working with the 72 EFL clubs to make a real difference across the country. Improving Health Improving Health Reducing Crime Inspiring Education Increasing participation

Featured News

INCREASING PARTICIPATION

INSPIRING EDUCATION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

IMPROVING HEALTH

Work With Us

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