David Little left school in 2017 with very few qualifications and low in confidence. He joined Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light’s, ‘Back on Track’ programme and started a journey with his Football Club that eventually led to him securing full-time employment with a locally based company, ‘Vantec.’ The Foundation’s Back on Track programme is specifically […]
Swansea City AFC Foundation’s FIT JACKS participants collected 50kg of food for the Swansea Community Fridge foodbank to mark the end of their training programme. The participants brought 110 items to their final FIT JACKS session for the local foodbank, having planned the donations with participant Layla Lucas, who manages Swansea Community Fridge. The food […]
Blythe attends Derby County Community Trust’s FA Wildcats provision and she has become a role model to those around her, but she was not always the confident, bright young girl she is today. The programme aimed at young girls aged 5-11 promotes a non-competitive, fun environment for all from those wanting to try football for […]
Football fans who want to learn about the business of football can study at their football Club thanks to a new BA Hons degree course in Sports Business Management which will be available at 17 EFL Clubs from September 2023. Delivered in partnership with the University of South Wales, the degree is specifically designed for […]
Prior to enrolling on the Foundation Degree with Stevenage Foundation, in partnership with the University of South Wales Sonny was already well known at the Foundation having been an apprentice. His experience within the environment meant Sonny already had a high level of confidence when it came to coaching and working as part of a […]
Whilst on the Foundation Degree in partnership with the University of South Wales and Stevenage Foundation, Josh gained on the job experience through the Foundations community projects that has allowed him to make the natural progression into full-time coaching. The University of South Wales allows students to gain practical experience in their desired nature of […]
Having had the desire to work within sport and education since an early age, the degree course with Blackpool FC Sports College and Blackpool FC Community Trust has given Courtney the confidence and opportunity to pursue her dream. She explained: “My passion for sports started at such a young age, it is since then that […]
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust will be launching a brand-new project, focused on helping female Veterans. The launch of the new Female Veterans Employability Programme follows on from our successful Veterans project, which operates on a weekly basis at Ewood Park. Funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, the female Veterans programme will run for […]
Jack and William served in Devons Army Regiment during the early 1950’s where they completed their two years of national service. The pair who shared everything during this period of time were friends until they lost contact after their service. However, unbeknown to one another they would be reunited at the Armed Covenant Project with […]
Ahead of Armed Forces Day (Saturday 24 June), the EFL and EFL Trust earlier this week signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support the armed forces community and their families. In signing the covenant, which took place at EFL House, the EFL and EFL Trust seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces […]
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
