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This summer more than 8,000 young people aged 15-17 are taking part on the adventure of a lifetime with the Football League Trust.

31st July 2015in , , /by

The National Citizen Service (NCS) programme delivered by the Football League Trust and partners brings together 15–17 year olds from different backgrounds in a packed programme of challenge, service and learning, enabling them to develop the confidence, skills and attitudes they need to become more engaged with their communities and to become active and responsible […]

National Girls Football Festival at Wembley

31st July 2015in , /by

Girls representing Football League clubs will take part in the National Girls Football Festival at Wembley tomorrow. The festival will be held at Powerleague Wembley in the shadow of the national stadium ahead of the Women’s FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Notts County. A number of the competing sides – including Brighton & Hove […]

Plymouth Argyle have collected the first silverware of the new season by winning The Football League Trust’s first Walking Football tournament, at St. George’s Park this week.

10th July 2015in /by

The finals day, which took place at England’s training ground, played host to 10 finalists from nine Football League teams, who had qualified from the five regional heats.   This slow-paced version of the beautiful game is aimed specifically at the over-50s. As the name suggests, it is a non-contact sport and anyone that sprints, runs […]

Football clubs jump for joy as Kinder + Sport Programme gets over 41,000 children active in the UK and Ireland

18th June 2015in , /by

Football clubs across country are joining together to celebrate the success of the Kinder + Sport programme, a national initiative delivered by Ferrero and The Football League Trust. The programme is designed to get children active, promote nutritional education and build awareness of the importance of a balanced diet and active lifestyle.  Since the start […]

Football Legend Jimmy Armfield Encourages Older Footballer to Walk On, Walk On

18th June 2015in , , /by

Football Legend Jimmy Armfield will kicked off the Football League Trust’s first ever national walking football tournament in Blackpool yesterday The tournament features over 60 teams who, uniquely, will represent their local Football League Club and play in their official colours. The competition is comprised of 5 regional events, with the top two in each […]

Football League Trust railway safety project wins two Network Rail awards

18th June 2015in , , /by

Football League Trust work improving railway safety in communities across the country has been recognised with a pair of Network Rail Partnership Awards. The Trust’s rail safety programme was shortlisted in two categories – community engagement and safety – and saw off the competition to win both prizes. An ongoing partnership between the Trust and […]