Shrewsbury Town in the Community’s Down Syndrome football sessions provide children and young people more opportunities to play sport in a comfortable and competitive environment. Through the power of football and the Every Player Counts project, the scheme creates a multi-tier learning environment that improves the participants’ overall physical, social and emotional health. While participants learn physical skills, […]
Burton Albion Community Trust’s (BACT’s) new floodlit all-weather pitch was officially unveiled by England Senior Manager Gareth Southgate today. The new facility was made possible thanks to a £843,510 grant from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund, which is delivered by the Football Foundation. BACT worked alongside the Football Foundation and Staffordshire FA […]
The National Citizen Service (NCS) programme has impacted numerous young people’s lives in a positive way but none more than Sheffield Wednesday supporter Cara Harrison. The bubbly teenager has transformed herself from a shy high school student who was unsure what her next steps would be to being accepted by four universities to study Biomedical […]
Luton Town FC Community Trust’s Every Player Counts programme has played a significant part in helping disabled people build their capacity and confidence. One participant in particular, John, is a great example of how sport can make a difference even in a short space of time. John, who is in his late thirties and was […]
NCS Matchday has returned with EFL clubs from all three divisions uniting to show their support for the programme which is focused on providing opportunities for 15-17 year olds. The NCS Matchday takeover has proven to be a huge success in recent years, with the aim to increase awareness and participation. In the coming weeks, clubs […]
After completing an NCS course run by Peterborough United’s community department ‘The Posh Foundation’, teenager Callum Avent landed his dream job at his boyhood club. There are a number of different challenges for young people as they go through adolescence. One of the most common hurdles is a dip in self-confidence. The National Citizen Service […]
Southend United first team player Jason Williams made a surprise trip to Lancaster School to give pupils a day in the life insight of what it’s like to be a professional footballer. Lancaster School is a designated Community Special School for up to 77 students aged 14-19 with a range of complex needs: Severe learning difficulties (SLD), […]
Walking football, a slow-paced version of the beautiful game which is specifically targeted at the over 50’s, will feature on ITV’s tonight show this week. The founders of the game, Chesterfield FC Community Trust and their Ex-Spires walking football team will be shown this Thursday in The Truth About Exercise: Tonight. ITV presenter Fiona Foster attended an Ex-Spires […]
World Cancer Day (WCD), a global event that unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer on the 4th February every year, provides a perfect opportunity to recognise the work of Notts County FC Football in the Community’s life changing CARE Programme. CARE (Cancer and Rehabilitation Exercise) is a physical activity programme for people living with […]
The Every Player Counts programme formed in September 2016, has significantly changed the lives of people by providing those with a disability a pathway into sport. Twenty five clubs run the Every Player Counts programme and Wigan Athletic Community Trust are one of those clubs that tailor the programme to the specific needs of their local community. Wigan […]
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
