Valerie, or Valiant Val as she is more widely referred to has been a member of the Golden Valiants initiative delivered by Port Vale Foundation since 2021. The programme allows the community of Burslem to enjoy through fulfilment in physical, mental and social wellbeing to enjoy the process of getting older. It provides social activities […]
Novelett has been attending her local Club, Leyton Orient’s Trust Community Space and Hub for a year after recommendation from a friend. The Hub and Community Space is a place for Waltham Forest’s resident community to come together and enjoy activities but also be signposted to help and advice if they need it. The Community […]
“It was a shock to be told I have heart failure, and I have had to live with it ever since.” Blackburn Rovers season ticket holder, Bob Gower, was diagnosed with heart failure when he was approaching the age of 50 in 2001, something he has now had to live with for more than 20 […]
The impactful story of football and community was showcased in London last week at the EFL’s ‘Community Changemakers – inspiring and impacting communities’ event at the Victory Services Club in Marble Arch. Since the Football League began in 1888, Clubs have held a privileged and prestigious place in the heart of communities. Today, more than […]
Football and sports coaching degrees offered by over 40 professional Football Clubs have hit a record high in applications this year. The University of South Wales (USW) degree programme, run in partnership with EFL Club Community Organisations across England and Wales, have received a record number of 355 applications for students starting in September 2024, […]
From a 10 year old aspiring footballer on Rotherham United Community Trust’s Future Stars programme to a student and employee at the Trust. Alfie Bakes is currently a 2nd Year Foundation Degree student at Rotherham United Community Trust , an affiliation with the Trust that started when he was just 10 years old. A keen […]
Prior to enrolling onto the Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development with Huddersfield Town Foundation, Shay was reluctant to return to higher education due to previous negative experiences in a ‘mainstream’ university. Although initially reluctant, the leap of faith is exactly what Shay needed. Run in partnership with the University of South Wales, […]
“I feel I belong here, and I belong in Blackburn.” Emotional and strong words from Eissa as he explained how crucial of a role Blackburn Rovers Community Trust has played in both his and his family’s life. Ten years ago, Eissa arrived in England from Myanmar and had to claim Asylum, after taking the brave […]
From Tanzania to Teesside. Not the most obvious route for a someone just short of their teenage years. But that was the route taken at the start of a new chapter in the life of Hassan Mtambo. He was 12 when he and his family left Zanzibar and made Middlesbrough their home. It is often […]
Abdu Abubakar, from Hull City, has become a role model for his dedication to supporting other refugees and asylum seekers settling in Hull. Abdu, a valued member of the Hull City, Tigers Trust team, initially joined as a participant before dedicating over 200 hours to volunteer work, assisting his peers with education and language barriers, […]
Port Vale Foundation’s programmes have endless impact on Val and the Burslem community.1st October 2024 - 2:30 pm
Leyton Orient Trust’s Community Space & Hub provides Novelett with a new lease of life.1st October 2024 - 10:24 am
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust helping Bob look after his heart and move more.29th September 2024 - 8:00 am
EFL in the Community Strategy launch spotlights changemakers16th September 2024 - 12:00 pm
