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I had never heard of Zoom and wouldn’t have known where to start

8th December 2020in , /by

Bolton Wanderers Community Trust have been helping hundreds of older members of the Bolton community throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, including loaning and training people how to use new technology.  As part of the Tackling Loneliness Together programme, Community Trust staff have made 1000’s of welfare phone calls to older fans, dropped off packs containing puzzle […]

EFL Football Clubs have been bringing people together and connecting older people at risk of loneliness

8th December 2020in , /by

This year has been unprecedented, but I’m very proud of our network’s phenomenal response. The EFL Trust supports and resources the 72 charities associated with football clubs in the EFL. We exist to create stronger, healthier, more active communities.  Since lockdown began in March, our network has delivered over 689,000 food parcels, sandwiches and hot […]

Forest Green Provide Christmas Cheer

7th December 2020in , /by

FGR Community teamed up with 10 local care homes and sheltered housing schemes to spread a little kindness and joy over the last few months. Residents at Winslow House and the Steppes, Nailsworth, were in for an afternoon vegan treat in October, a welcome letter, and a copy of the Green Devil Newsletter produced by […]

He is the Brother We All Could Do With

3rd December 2020in , /by

Two brothers Michael and Ryan are taking different paths with Blackpool FC Community Trust. Michael is volunteer coach at Blackpool Community Trust Every Player Counts funded Pan Ability football sessions, and he’s in a unique position of coaching his brother, Ryan, who lives with autism. Michael and Ryan’s mum struggled to find somewhere for Ryan […]

Football Makes My Child Full of Smiles

3rd December 2020in , /by

“A big thank you to everyone involved, my child was full of smiles and actually enjoyed football” says the Mum whose child has been attending Newport County’s Every Player Counts Disability Football session. Child H, aged 10 has ASD. His mum explained that he was unsure at the thought of playing football because he had […]

He Was Nervous about Attending But Now He’s Coaching the Team

3rd December 2020in , /by

Two years ago Darren was at his lowest point, the loss of a close family member and mental health issues left him struggling and anxious. He decided to give MK Dons Sport Education Trust disability and mental football sessions at try.  Entering these sessions was a big step for Darren due to his mental health […]

Mya and Her Family Benefit from Reds Short Breaks Programme.

3rd December 2020in , /by

Reds in the Community, Barnsley FC’s community charity, run a short breaks programme which provides activities for participants with disabilities to enjoy valuable sporting experiences away from their parents and carers. In turn, parents and carers benefit with a valuable respite from caring. The Father of one Short Breaks participant, Mya, has nothing but praise […]