Blackpool FC Community Trust column: How businesses and organisations can help us have a bigger impact
August event will provide an opportunity to learn more about Blackpool FC Community Trust’s efforts in the community.
While thousands of supporters enjoy the summer break from league football, Blackpool FC Community Trust continues to make a difference across the Fylde coast by delivering programmes that support local people every day of the year.
As the charitable arm of Blackpool FC, the Trust’s work extends far beyond the pitch.
Throughout the summer months, staff and volunteers deliver holiday camps, support families, plan for the new academic year for BFC School and Blackpool FC Sports College, improve health and wellbeing through targeted sessions and create opportunities for people of all ages to stay active and connected.
The summer period is one of the Trust’s busiest times, with hundreds of children attending football, sports and dance camps each day throughout the holidays.
Away from the camps, teams continue to deliver walking football, coffee mornings, veterans’ activities and cost-of-living support, while preparing for the return of its education pathways and weekly community sessions in September.
Alongside this, the Trust continues to strengthen existing partnerships and develop new opportunities that benefit residents across Blackpool.
During the 2024/25 season, Blackpool FC Community Trust engaged 28,692 participants through 17,793 sessions and generated £31,259,939 in social value; equating to almost £13 of social value for every £1 invested through grants, funding bids and donations.
The figures highlight the breadth and impact of the Trust’s work across education, health, wellbeing and community development, demonstrating the value it continues to create for people across Blackpool and the Fylde coast.
The Trust is inviting individuals, local businesses and organisations interested in supporting its work to attend its Community Partner Event at Bloomfield Road on August 6 (6pm-8pm).
The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Trust’s work, meet the team and explore how financial support and partnerships can help create an even greater impact across the local community.
Anyone interested in attending the Community Partner Event or finding out more about supporting Blackpool FC Community Trust can email [email protected]
With the new football season just around the corner, Blackpool FC Community Trust is looking forward to welcoming thousands of participants to its wide range of programmes, while continuing to create opportunities, improve lives and strengthen communities across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.
For more information about anything mentioned, phone 01253 348691, email [email protected] or visit our website at www.bfcct.co.uk