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NCS Changemakers with Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme launch project to provide vital life skills for adults with learning difficulties

22nd April 2022in , , /by

NCS Changemakers at Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme (SWFCCP), have undertaken an exciting kitchen garden project, with the aim of providing essential skills to adults with learning difficulties. For #NCSActionDay this month, Changemakers at SWFCCP put on a sustainable kitchen garden project, which will be completed by May, as well as an afternoon of exciting activities. […]

EFL Community Awards winners celebrated at House of Commons

19th April 2022in , /by

Today at the House of Commons in London at the annual EFL Community Awards, we celebrated the successes of EFL Clubs who have had the greatest impact within their communities. The following winners of the Awards were celebrated today in Parliament: 2022 Your Move Community Clubs of the Season:   North East and Yorkshire – Middlesbrough […]

“It can happen to anyone” – Charlton Athletic’s Chuks Aneke, Hollie Olding and Samuel Oguntayo take part in crime reduction workshops

8th April 2022in , /by

As part of the EFL’s first ever Week of Action which sees the 72 clubs showcase community programmes with EFL players, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) invited Charlton Athletic men’s player Chuks Aneke, women’s player Hollie Olding and U23s player Samuel Oguntayo to take part in interactive workshops. The interactive County Lines & Exploitation workshop […]

Sadiyah finds her voice on NCS

6th April 2022in , , /by

Sadiyah Desai, 19, is an inspiring young person who overcame the restrictions of her life-long disability, after building her skills and confidence through NCS with Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECT). For most young people, acquiring the confidence to meet new people and push out of their comfort zone, can be a daunting […]

2022 EFL Community Project of the Season winners announced

5th April 2022in , /by

Three EFL Clubs have been commended for their delivery of outstanding community projects by being recognised with the ‘Community Project of the Season’ award. Announced as part of the EFL’s Week of Action, three divisional winners have been awarded for some of the most successful and impactful community projects within the EFL over the last […]

EFL reveal Community Club of the Season winners

5th April 2022in , /by

Announced as part of the EFL’s first ever Week of Action, six regional winners have been named Your Move Community Club of the Season for the outstanding work they have delivered off the pitch. The winning Clubs are: Middlesbrough – North East & Yorkshire Blackpool – North West Derby County – Midlands Milton Keynes Dons […]

EFL’s first ever ‘Week of Action’

4th April 2022in , /by

This week marks the start of the EFL’s first-ever ‘Week of Action’, beginning today. Running from 4 to 8 April, Clubs will showcase activity with EFL players and managers joining participants across England and Wales. Using the power of football, EFL Clubs and Club Community Organisations (CCOs) collectively invest over £59m in their communities every year, […]

Sutton United and Rotherham United are successful off the pitch too.

1st April 2022in , /by

Ahead of the Papa John’s Trophy Final on Sunday which will see Sutton United United take on Rotherham United at Wembley,  we celebrate the impact of their Club Community Orgnisations are having in their community, and in particular on Aaron and Stuart. Sutton United Youth and community Foundation  International honours and Building Sutton United Starting […]

Port Vale Foundation have been increasing the confidence of young people with disabilities on the NCS programme

11th March 2022in , , /by

Through NCS with Port Vale Foundation, young people with disabilities at Kemball School have pushed through their comfort zones and acquired new skills and confidence. Young people on NCS were given the exciting opportunity to shadow staff at Port Vale FC, learning key workplace skills and developing their own job application acumen, enabling them to […]

“This opportunity has opened new and exciting doors that were not open to me before.”

3rd March 2022in , /by

Stuart Sorensen struggled with attaining any tangible work opportunities after graduating from university. However, after working with Burton Albion Community Trust and Burton Albion Academy on their Kickstart programme, Stuart was able to develop his expertise, confidence and acquire a full-time role. Stuart, recently graduated from university with a Master’s Degree in Politics. Like many […]