BFCCT is looking to appoint new Trustees to its board.

Blackpool FC Community Trust (BFCCT) is looking to recruit a number of new Trustees to join its board following an external governance review.

The Trustees play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, in addition to supporting the management team to ensure they are delivering the very best for the community.

As well as delivering a wide range of outreach services in schools and community settings, BFCCT delivers a range of further education and higher education programmes from its bespoke facilities at Bloomfield Road.

It also operates Blackpool FC School, which provides alternative education provision to a select number of students and recently received a ‘good’ Ofsted rating.

Having recently appointed a new CEO in Matt Hilton, BFCCT will shortly embark upon a consultation process that will start to inform its five-year strategy from 2027-2032.

A BFCCT statement said: “The Trust look forward to hearing from anybody who can help us to shape the future of Blackpool FC Community Trust and help them to continue to change lives and provide opportunities for people in our community.”

It is looking for expertise in education, particularly when it comes to knowledge of secondary school education and special educational needs.

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Applicants with skills relating to income generation are also sought, especially people with the ability to help raise BFCCT’s profile and attract corporate partners and funds - such as fundraising, campaigning, advocacy, traded income, social investment, marketing and business development.

BFCCT added: “Whilst experience of being a Trustee is useful, BFCCT are also keen to hear from anyone who has the enthusiasm and capacity to help us make a difference, and full training and support will be provided if you join the charity as a Trustee.”

The deadline for applications is Thursday, November 12 with interviews to take place before the end of that month.

The recruitment pack is available by visiting BFCCT’s website.