Blackpool FC Community Trust

Blackpool Football Club Community Trust (BFCCT) is a vibrant and forward thinking charity that provides a range of opportunities for all people in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to increase social inclusion and education; improve physical fitness and health; and lessen involvement in negative activities and anti-social behaviour.

Blackpool FC Community Trust is an integral member of the Altogether Now – a Legacy for Blackpool initiative, the outstanding partnership between Blackpool FC, NHS Blackpool and Blackpool Council to improve the lives of people in Blackpool.

Project Breakdown:

Reading the Game- A pioneering project which motivates and encourages Year 5, 6 and 7 pupils to engage with different aspects of literacy.

Futsal Education- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) Providing 16 and 17 year olds the chance to represent Blackpool FC in the National Futsal League as well as earning a further education qualification.

School Sport and Physical Education- Working with local Primary Schools to enhance PE provision, motivate school staff and inspire pupils.

College Enrichment- Working with Blackpool and the Fylde College to increase opportunities for young people aged 16+ to participate in sport.

College Enrichment- The Trust works closely with Blackpool Sixth Form to increase opportunities for people aged 16+ to take part in football.

Premier League Enterprise Challenge- Introducing 11-17 year olds to the business side of football, competing in a challenge with other clubs across the country.

Get Started in Sports- Working with The Prince’s Trust; 16-25 year olds are introduced to sports leadership and coaching.

Fit2Go- Six week programme teaching Year 4 pupils in every Primary School in Blackpool how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

High School Fit2Go- Teaching 11-14 year olds the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle, through eating well, participating in regular physical activity and warns them about the challenges they may face growing up.

Family Fit2Go- Community based project teaching families how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Extra Time- A social engagement project getting over 50’s involved in a range of activities at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool FC’s Stadium.

National Citizenship Service (NCS)- For 16 and 17 year olds, including residential trips away building confidence and learning new skills. They then design and voluntarily implement a social action project to impact their community.

Premier League Kicks (PLKicks) - Giving 7-19 year olds the opportunity to participate in free sports sessions across six (soon to be seven) sites in areas of high anti-social behaviour. Also offering pathways into regular competitive football matches and tournaments against other PLKicks teams throughout the country.

Inspire and Include- In partnership with Age UK Blackpool giving over 50's with disabilities the chance to take part in regular sports activities.

Female Football Development (FFD)- Giving women and girls the provision to take part in football activities.

Every Player Counts- Providing adapted sports sessions for people with a range of disabilities.

New Fylde Futures (NFF)- Giving young people the opportunity to get involved in free, quality sports in five locations across the Fylde borough.

Walking Football- Making football available to males over 50 in a light hearted and less intense environment.

Holiday Sports Camps- A range of arts, crafts and sporting activities delivered in school holidays for children aged 5-14.

STARS- A well organised, imaginative and stimulating sports camp specific to young people with disabilities.

Futsal Development Centres- Based at every high school in Blackpool. Introducing Year 10 and 11 students to the game of Futsal.


Many of the initiatives we deliver are directly funded through partner organisations and grant awarding bodies. Some of these include; The Premier League; Football League Trust; The PFA; Sport England; Big Lottery; The Football Foundation; NHS Blackpool CCG; Blackpool Council; Wyre Council; Fylde Council; Great Places Housing Association; New Fylde Housing; Blackpool Coastal Housing; and central Government departments to name a few. In-kind support of local agencies has also proved a great benefit and should not go unrecognised.

Working with so many organisations and being a fundamental member of the Altogether Now campaign has allowed the Trust to become a vital strategic partner in activity provision across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.