Supporting young adults through partnerships! 

The AFC Fylde Community Foundation is approaching one year in partnership with Kirkham based Kepak Convenience Foods, home to Rustlers. The partnership recently helped 18 young adults achieve nationally recognised qualifications in leadership through physical activity. The 16-18 year old scholars were put through their paces by the Foundation over 12 weeks to achieve their […]

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Futsal scholars enjoy trip out!

The AFC Fylde Community Foundation encourage their Futsal Scholars to take part in as many enrichment and learning trips as possible but a recent event was the most unusual to date! The Foundation are halfway through the first year of running the nationally recognised Futsal Scholarship education course, supported by Cuadrilla and Spirit Energy. In […]

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Foundation ‘do time’ in local prison!

The AFC Fylde Community Foundation team found themselves doing time in a local prison as part of a ground-breaking new programme. They recently completed the innovative six-week project inside Her Majesty’s Prison Garth. During the course of six weeks, the Foundation team were frequent visitors to the prison, working with a selected group of 15 […]

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Jack’s Journey to a Striking Future!

AFC Fylde Community Foundation has been running the successful Striking Futures Traineeship programme for a number of months now and it is continuing to see great success. One participant, Jack Brocklehurst, has enjoyed fantastic results throughout his journey on the Striking Futures programme, which is supported by Cuadrilla and Spirit Energy.  Since joining the programme, […]

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Sky’s the limit for Foundation students!

The sky’s the limit for students on an AFC Fylde Community Foundation programme. They were recently invited on a behind-the-scenes tour of BAE Systems Warton site, providing a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most advanced aerospace technology. The once-in-a-lifetime trip was made possible due to the close working relationship the Community Foundation […]

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Coaches ‘loving it’ with new programme

AFC Fylde Community Foundation have made it their goal to inspire local football coaches with an innovative new programme. Working in partnership with McDonalds, the Foundation have launched the Coach Mentor programme. The aim is to support up-and-coming coaches in improving their skills and abilities on the pitch. Local grassroots coaches have been invited to […]

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