After such an ‘unprecedented’ year that has impacted the opportunities and aspirations of our nation’s young people, the roadmap out of lockdown was welcome news…with the end of the restrictions hopefully now in sight. The good news of a ‘way out’ has been offset by some stark data that has been released recently showing that […]
The English Football League (EFL) has delivered its one millionth food parcel as part of its ongoing community work supporting those in need during the global pandemic. A year to the day since football was forced to stop during the first national lockdown, the delivery of the one millionth food parcel is testament that […]
A group of students studying our USW Foundation degree with Wolverhampton Wanderers have been part of the big team effort in supporting the Clubs Feed Our Pack initiative to try and help alleviate food poverty in their city. Jeevan Kang, Richard Lewis, Taylor Sankey, Sofi Makarounas and Louis Guttridge spent a day during February half […]
Four generations of women from one family are getting involved in football, thanks to Bristol City Robins Foundation’s innovative ‘F3’ project. A lack of opportunity for girls to get involved in football was identified by three teenage members of the Robins Foundation’s Youth Council – a body of eight young people who use their in-depth […]
Steph Houghton thanks Sunderland AFC’s official charity in role they played to kickstart her career. Steph Houghton became a household name following her exploits in the 2012 Olympics, scoring three goals in Great Britain’s four games. However, the England skipper was already familiar to thousands across the north east, especially those in Sunderland, who had followed […]
BURTON Albion Community Trust’s impact on the wellbeing of the people of East Staffordshire has never been more needed and an impact study has shown that when it really mattered the charity was there to help. In any normal year, BACT’s reach into the community, its ability to help and motivate people and its position […]
We know that in the UK, 63% of adults are overweight and that countries with high levels of overweight people, such as the UK, have seen the highest death rates from COVID-19 and we are encouraged to hear the announcement that the Government will be investing £100 million into tackling obesity and supporting people to […]
Throughout the COVID pandemic Football Clubs and their charities have continued to support their communities, making 940,000 food deliveries to those in need, tackling loneliness by making over 280,000 calls and doing thousands of garden gate visits. Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in the number of EFL Club stadia and […]
EFL Football Clubs in Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Nottingham have been awarded a collective £400,000 from Barclays to feed hungry people, combat loneliness and ensure that these vital services continue to be available as we eventually move out of the pandemic. The Football Club Community Organisations are amongst 100 UK charities to be awarded a […]
By his own admission, Aiden was in a difficult position during his education. Mixing in the wrong circles and being involved in anti-social behaviour, he became disengaged within his career. After dropping out of college and with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, his prospects became bleak. “During COVID, there was absolutely no opportunities for […]
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
