This year National Fitness Day is happening at a tipping point for our nation’s health. As we enter our second winter during the pandemic, it has never been more important to help people to stay as active as possible. Only last week research was published revealing that people seeking NHS help to lose weight during […]
The English Football League (EFL) has been nominated for the Community Award at the 2021 Leaders Sports Awards for its ‘Tackling Loneliness Together’ project. The awards will take place at Twickenham Stadium on Thursday 7th October during Leaders Week London. ‘Tackling Loneliness Together’ was launched through the EFL’s charitable arm, the EFL Trust, and enabled […]
Sunderland AFC and its official charity, Foundation of Light, are backing a campaign for greater awareness and prevention of death by suicide. Recent statistics show that one in five people have thought about suicide at some time in their life, with over 6,000 people dying by suicide in the UK each year. Sadly, approximately three- […]
PNE defender Greg Cunningham joined a group of fans at Deepdale this week to celebrate their weight loss and improved lifestyle. The fans had graduated from Preston North End Community and Education Trust’s FIT LILYWHITES programme which is part of the EFL Trust’s FIT FANS initiative. Thousands of people have taken part in FIT FANS […]
For Barry Worthington, signing up to Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s FIT LATICS programme in May has made a real difference to his health. The initiative, which is backed by the EFL Trust and Sport England, aims to help men and women aged 35-65 enjoy an active lifestyle through exercise and nutrition sessions. The lifelong Wigan […]
The EFL is delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan OBE – Chair of Port Vale and Trustee of the Port Vale Foundation – has been named as a member on the EFL Trust Board. Carol will join the EFL Trust Board, the charitable arm of the EFL, as an EFL nominated representative and will also […]
Luke Wilkinson, a Health Leader with Derby County Community Trust, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national Who Cares Wins award, in the Mental Health Hero category. Organised by The Sun, the awards were set up in 2017 to celebrate and thank the NHS and healthcare heroes, key workers and ordinary people who care for […]
Connor, like many young people, struggled in get into employment. Without the necessary qualifications and unable to gain any experience Connor was stuck in a vicious circle, which was affecting his confidence.
For 24-year old Jack Brooker, Wigan Athletic Community Trust has played a huge role in his life. When his friends headed of to University, Jack wasn’t sure that what he wanted to do as he much preferred practical rather than academic learning. That’s when his journey with Wigan Athletic began, a journey that landed him […]
Sunderland AFC fans from around the globe have raised a staggering £212,061 for local charities this season, as part of the Sunderland Together campaign. Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunderland Together saw fans from across the world donate to support frontline community response services in Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. The 2020/2021 […]
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
EFL Clubs recognised at Parliament for standout community work28th March 2024 - 11:43 am
