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How the support of USW and Carlisle United Community Sports Trust has driven Ross to ensure sport is accessible.

4th November 2023in , , , /by

As an avid fan of Carlisle United, the opportunity for Ross to study for a degree at his Club provided him with “great joy and a whole new feeling of excitement” which meant ‘work’ didn’t feel like ‘work’ to Ross. Moreover, the extra support from the academic mentors at Carlisle United helped Ross learn in […]

From work experience to School Sports Coordinator: How USW gave Leah the skills for full-time employment at Wigan Athletic Community Trust.

3rd November 2023in , , , /by

Leah is no stranger to Wigan Athletic Community Trust having first been given an insight into the fantastic work they do to serve their local people whilst on work experience in secondary school. Leah comments, “Whilst I was ok at school, I was just bumbling a long and not overly interested in anything. However the […]

Foundation Degree with Bristol Rovers helped Will build confidence in finding his future career path.

2nd November 2023in , , , /by

Will always wanted to be a football coach, but lacked the confidence to fulfil his dream. He was nervous about seeking out the opportunities that would allow him to progress into coaching and not comfortable in asking for help either. This was a driver in Will’s decision to enroll on the USW Foundation degree course […]

Get Vocal with Blackpool Community Trust provides men an outlet to taking the first step in improving their mental health

10th October 2023in , /by

Get Vocal is a men’s talking group which has been formed by Blackpool FC Community Trust, Blackpool Football Club and Blackpool Council. The group is aimed at supporting men aged 18+ by providing a safe, non-judgmental and confidential setting for them to talk openly about their mental health and challenges they may be facing. The […]

Blackburn Rovers open Community Wellbeing hub at Ewood Park

21st September 2023in , /by

Blackburn Rovers Community Trust recently opened a brand new Community Wellbeing Hub at Ewood Park; an innovative facility and a first of its kind to be available free of charge within a professional football stadium in England. The opening of the Community Wellbeing Hub further showcases the commitment of Blackburn Rovers to improve people’s mental […]

Every Player Counts with Northampton Town Community Trust turns Loyd’s world around.

1st September 2023in , , /by

Having struggled both physically and mentally, Loyd joined Northampton Town Community Trust’s Every Player Counts programme. The programme turned out to have such an impact on him and his ability to turn his life around, he now volunteers on the Trust’s disability programme. “Back in 2012 I was informed about Northampton Town’s involvement with community […]