When Mihai Luchenciuc relocated to Yorkshire in his early teens from Romania to live with his older sister, leaving behind his parents and other family members, he began to battle with isolation and mental health challenges. Mihai, aged 19, experienced symptoms of low mood and psychosis. After initial treatment, and the care of the local […]
“Coming to Men in Sheds is the best thing I’ve ever done, and I’ve met a bunch of great people.” To mark World Mental Health Day 2024, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s Men in Sheds participant Ross has shared his story on how his Clubs chairity has supported him. In the past two months, Blackburn Rovers […]
Valerie, or Valiant Val as she is more widely referred to has been a member of the Golden Valiants initiative delivered by Port Vale Foundation since 2021. The programme allows the community of Burslem to enjoy through fulfilment in physical, mental and social wellbeing to enjoy the process of getting older. It provides social activities […]
Novelett has been attending her local Club, Leyton Orient’s Trust Community Space and Hub for a year after recommendation from a friend. The Hub and Community Space is a place for Waltham Forest’s resident community to come together and enjoy activities but also be signposted to help and advice if they need it. The Community […]
“It was a shock to be told I have heart failure, and I have had to live with it ever since.” Blackburn Rovers season ticket holder, Bob Gower, was diagnosed with heart failure when he was approaching the age of 50 in 2001, something he has now had to live with for more than 20 […]
The impactful story of football and community was showcased in London last week at the EFL’s ‘Community Changemakers – inspiring and impacting communities’ event at the Victory Services Club in Marble Arch. Since the Football League began in 1888, Clubs have held a privileged and prestigious place in the heart of communities. Today, more than […]
Football and sports coaching degrees offered by over 40 professional Football Clubs have hit a record high in applications this year. The University of South Wales (USW) degree programme, run in partnership with EFL Club Community Organisations across England and Wales, have received a record number of 355 applications for students starting in September 2024, […]
From a 10 year old aspiring footballer on Rotherham United Community Trust’s Future Stars programme to a student and employee at the Trust. Alfie Bakes is currently a 2nd Year Foundation Degree student at Rotherham United Community Trust , an affiliation with the Trust that started when he was just 10 years old. A keen […]
Prior to enrolling onto the Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development with Huddersfield Town Foundation, Shay was reluctant to return to higher education due to previous negative experiences in a ‘mainstream’ university. Although initially reluctant, the leap of faith is exactly what Shay needed. Run in partnership with the University of South Wales, […]
“I feel I belong here, and I belong in Blackburn.” Emotional and strong words from Eissa as he explained how crucial of a role Blackburn Rovers Community Trust has played in both his and his family’s life. Ten years ago, Eissa arrived in England from Myanmar and had to claim Asylum, after taking the brave […]
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Charlie Watts: A Volunteer Champion Empowering Bolton’s Community6th June 2025 - 1:48 pm
500 Hours of Change: How Volunteering with Bristol City Robins Foundation Transformed Paul’s Life4th June 2025 - 8:30 am
Keith Ward’s Dedication Powers Carlisle United’s ‘United in Memories’ Programme2nd June 2025 - 8:30 am
Finding Strength Through Community at Mansfield Town Community Trust’s ‘Come for a Kickabout?’15th May 2025 - 2:30 pm