The Foundation of Light is reflecting on how their walking football sessions are making a difference for those living with Parkinson’s disease. The official charity of Sunderland AFC hosts a weekly session with the support of Parkinson’s UK to help those living with neurological diseases to stay active and social. Kevin Ramsey, aged 54, is […]
For Dennis Heaton, living with Parkinson’s disease has brought a number of challenges. But six months after becoming involved with Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s Extra Time programme, the retired welder has a new-found confidence which has seen him reach new heights by going rock climbing at the weekly session. Running through the Wigan Athletic Supporters […]
Ahead of Blackburn Rovers fixture wit Ipswich Town, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s Remember the Rovers group made a special visit to the Senior Training Centre. The group, which has been running since 2019, brings people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia together weekly in the Darwen End Stand at Ewood Park and discuss their memories of […]
To mark the start of an exciting new relationship between Sutton United and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, four Sutton United first team players, captain Craig Eastmond, Sam Hart, Louis John and Rob Milsom, visited The Royal Marsden’s Oak Centre for Children and Young People in Sutton earlier this month. The players were also joined […]
Tawana and Tayana first fell in love with football aged just 4 after their older brother introduced them to the game. A scenario that many girls with brothers, whether they want to or not have found themselves in from being the goalkeeper to simply being someone they can pass the ball too. However, for both […]
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we look at how the network of EFL Club Community Organisations aim to give women in football and sport equal opportunities to succeed, and accelerate their progress in their chosen pathway. With recognition that women were under-represented across the Football and Sport’s Coaching degree courses that are run at […]
Blackpool FC have showcased their onsite school which looks to offer children who experience challenges in mainstream education a chance to fulfil their potential and be known for their personalities and aspirations. The school, which opened its doors in 2021, has proved to be a great success, with manager Neil Critchley and goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell […]
The English Football League (EFL) continued to celebrate the important role that their Club Community Organisations (CCOs) play in their local communities this weekend; with more staff, volunteers and participants nominated as their Clubs local Community Champions. Unfortunately Stevenage’s game against Barnsley was postponed due to a frozen pitch. However, Stevenage FC Foundation’s still took […]
Last weekend marked the first-ever EFL Community Weekend campaign, as Clubs across the EFL highlighted and rewarded the tireless work of staff and volunteers at Club Community Organisations (CCOs), whilst also showcasing the stories of participants within their local communities whose lives have been changed through the power and work of their football club and […]
Today is International Men’s Day. Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s award winning Men in Sheds group visited the Senior Training Centre earlier this month to meet the first team squad. The group were given a tour of the facility, and watched the first team prepare for their Championship match at home against Preston North End.They also […]
How The Foundation of Light is keeping Parkinson’s community social and active19th April 2024 - 4:00 pm
Extra Time Hubs with Wigan Athletic Community Trust offers Dennis a new lease of life after Parkinsons diagnosis11th April 2024 - 4:00 pm
EFL Clubs and their Community Organisations to deliver nationwide Kellogg’s Football Camps9th April 2024 - 9:46 am
Remember the Rovers Visit Senior Training Ground7th April 2024 - 7:30 am
